Hi Kt-Lyn And Welcome:
Sorry to say, the answer sounds kinda dreary so far and a
Coast Guard sure sounds like an interesting career.
I googled this for you but I haven't read the links, feel free.
Good Luck to your BoyFriend.
Topic: Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard
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Expert: Rod Powers
Date: 7/1/2006
Subject: Type 1 Diabetes and Airforce Opportunities
Question
I am a type 1 diabetic with a 4.0 GPA. I plan on going to medical school. My question is: Would I be able to serve in the airforce or go to the airforce academy with my insulin dependent status? I use a minimed insulin pump and I am well controlled.
Thank you!
Jenna
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Answer
Hi Jenna,
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid, probably not. Medical standards for joining any branch of the Armed Forces can be found at:
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, or Induction.
As you can see, under the section for "Endocrine and metabolic disorders," Diabetes, whether type 1 or 2 is a medical disqualifier (see:
U.S. Military Information.
I've never known Type I or II Diabetes to be waived. There is a valid reason for this. Military members are subject to deployment to remote areas of the World, at any time, with no notice, and medicines may not be available in these remote locations.
For more information about the United States Military, feel free to visit my Military Information Website, at:
U.S. Military Information.
Hope this helps!
Rod Powers
U.S. Military Information
OOpS, sorry. I missed that looking for loop-hole part.
