Comment from Mitchell Mitchell
Mitchell MitchellSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter, a pilot who manages insulin-dependent diabetes, supports the petition for an exemption. They argue that insulin-dependent diabetics have safely operated aircraft for decades and have held first-class medicals since 2020 without incident.
I request the FAA approve this request for exemption. As stated in the exemption request - insulin dependent diabetics have proven to be capable of safely operating aircraft for decades. First class medicals have been issued to insulin dependent diabetics since April 2020 with no negative consequences for the public. As I am one of the pilots that have held a first class medical while taking insulin since April 2020, I can confirm that the FAA needs to approve this exemption for this petitioner. Please make a ruling in favor and expeditiously.