I realize that if you have type 1 diabetes you are automatically disqualified, but I control my type 2 diabetes simply by consuming a diet low in sugars and this works fine for me.
What is the militarys stance on this?
No. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/intmedstandards.htm
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October 14th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
No.
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October 14th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
No. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/intmedstandards.htm
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October 14th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
If they won’t let you in with flat feet, I am sure they wouldn’t let you in with diabetes
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October 15th, 2009 at 12:04 am
As a general rule, no — the military doesn’t want to risk us going into insulin shock out in the field where nobody could help us; and they really don’t want to deal with us having to give ourselves insulin injections.
If the diabetes goes away as a result of weight loss and corrective diet — then there’s a chance we can be considered.
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October 15th, 2009 at 12:18 am
I dont see a problem like just cuz some people have diabetes it shouldn’t hold them back from what they want to do
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help me with mine
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au3pM._lR9YwtFwtYrEnpGTexQt.;_ylv=3?qid=20080225161458AA9cN8y
October 15th, 2009 at 12:31 am
If you have a strong desire to join the military and your diabetic history is as you listed then document your whole history with a doctor notes and visit your local recruiter. There are alot of occupations in any military, not all see front line service.
It is always better to go the source for such answers.
Best Wishes.
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