The FAA has released guidelines for application for Special Issuance with Insulin Dependent Diabetes for First and Second class medicals. Here are the preliminary requirements:
-continuous glucose monitoring for 6 months
-endocrinology report from an endocrinologist
-eye evaluation from an ophthalmologist
-cardiac risk evaluation from a cardiologist
(faa website lists in detail...if you need help, contact us!)
(http://www.faa.gov/go/itdm). We can help with your medical exam.