On today's episode we get to know the story of Pietro Marsala and how he became the first pilot to receive a First Class Medical with the use of insulin. Pietro's dream of becoming an airline pilot were crushed when he got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 21, while being a flight instructor. However, after years of his determination along with the great help of Dr. DeVoll (FAA Deputy Flight Surgeon at the time) lead him to achieving his dreams of becoming an airline pilot. As of 2019, it's official to obtain an insulin dependent First Class Medical, all thanks to their time and effort. However, that was just the first step, on the podcast, we discuss the importance of nutrition and exercise in the airlines and how greatly that impacts Diabetes. An amazing story. Enjoy