Recent content by scems

I've already moved. I'm living in NYC with some family while I try to get my life together. haha. I originally came here to get a job in science but it's been extremely difficult. Thought I would take advantage of having the EMT training and maybe get to work that way. It seems there are a bunch...

I've got a quick question about EMT cert reciprocity between CA and New York State. According to this link the requirements for reciprocity state the applicant must have taken state recognized practical skills and written examinations within the past three years, which I have. However, because...

any updates from any of the type 1 diabetics on here about the CA ambulance driver's cert? I called the DMV driver's safety office and during one call they told me to apply because ambulances technically aren't heavy enough to be considered commercial yet they still use the DL51. Then when i was...

Good luck with it! I've gathered that there are at least 4 diabetics going through this situation including me so keep us updated on what goes on with the dmv! I'm going to drive down to the dmv tomorrow and try and get some information from the horse's mouth on this whole thing. It seems to...

I agree with everything you said except for what i put in bold. Just because one has type 1 diabetes, doesn't mean they are absolutely guaranteed to have an "episode" as you described it. Being vigilant means checking your blood sugar frequently (an upwards of 8-10 times a day). It means even...

70 and passed. first time. thought i failed. lol

Hey Jon. I'm in literally the exact same situation as you. Type 1 Diabetic. Newly registered NREMT-B. I've never had a severe episode in my life and I'm in excellent control. It really is disgusting how they can pile all type 1 diabetics into one big "liability" catagory. All my life I've been...