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Practical, physician-written guidance on aviation medicine and diabetes care — dated, authored, no fluff.
Your FAA Medical: What to Bring and How to Prepare
August 1, 2026 · Dr. Sam Fereidouni, MD, MHSA
MedXPress confirmation numbers, corrective lenses, medication lists - a pilot's pre-exam checklist from our on-staff Senior AME.
Read article →Diagnosed With Something New? What It Means for Your Medical Certificate
July 10, 2026 · Dr. Sam Fereidouni, MD, MHSA
A new diagnosis rarely ends a flying career. How CACI, special issuance, and honest reporting actually work - from a Senior AME who flies.
Read article →Blood Sugar Fluctuations and Their Seldom-Considered Causes
June 5, 2026 · Dr. Sam Fereidouni, MD, MHSA
When your numbers wander and food isn't the culprit: stress hormones, sleep debt, medication timing, and four other causes we check.
Read article →Diabetes and Your Feet: Why the Annual Foot Exam Matters
May 12, 2026 · Dr. Sam Fereidouni, MD, MHSA
Nerve changes can silence pain right when you need it most. What happens at a diabetic foot exam, and why ours happens down the hall.
Read article →New articles publish monthly, targeting FAA physicals, diabetes + podiatry, and weight management searches.