Ok, I'm interested in joining the military and everytime I talk to a recruiter they say I can't because of my diebetes. OK, fine but they always the "The medical officer will evaluate your eligibility" or some shite like that. Will somebody give me the laymans reason instead of that?
2006-08-13 02:48:48 · 9 answers · asked by Priest of Anubis 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i agree with what everyone here is saying. i think u should consider a different job option. but thts just me. good luck! and be safe!
2006-08-13 06:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by Me (batteries not included) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK I just got done being a Recruiter . The reason people with diabetes are un able to join the military is because what would happen if you were unable to get you injections on time. In the Military during certain conditions you might not get your three meals a day when you need to eat plus what would happen if you ran out of insulin it could be some time before you could get some. It's just to dangerous . It's admirable that you want to join the military but there are other ways to serve your country beside in the military there are a lot of Federal jobs out there OK.
2006-08-13 05:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Are you for real? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
now and back it does take a at a similar time as. counting on which branch your going into and the place you're placed it may take everywhere from a million week to 2 months to get general issues accomplished. Its no longer like it use to be the place you will flow to the recruiter, sign a peice of paper and then get on the bus to boot camp. there is a good number of workplace work in touch which comprise history exams and finished physicals. additionally, they could artwork out the time scheduling to your faculties. There won't be any beginning interior the faculties top now. i comprehend from adventure that the summer season months are the bussiest whilst it comprises undemanding coaching. the months in between progressively get slower and of direction, mid wintry climate is in many cases the least confusing time to get into the faculties. after that, there won't be lots availability of the MOS which you have chosen. My suggestion to you is that this: call your recruiter and ask him outright. If he's busy, he would have basically forgotten to accomplish a little workplace work. if that doesn't artwork, flow into the workplace and consult from considered one of the different recruiters from a similar branch. And if that doesn't artwork, threaten to connect a different branch. which could get him up and going. no longer something worse to a recruiter than dropping a recruiting bonus to a different branch. i wish this permits you out.
2016-11-04 11:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain medical conditions are allowable under certain restrictions. There are military professions that are available for people with medical handicaps (and yes on the battlefield diabetes would be considered a handicap). The Medical Officer makes the determination if the military can use you in some capacity. Keep in mind that you may not want to be used in a limited capacity.
2006-08-13 02:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by tjjone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long have you been Diabetic? Was this something found at MEPS.
Hyperglycmic coma
hypoglycemic shock
Either could be fatal
Vision problems maybe in the future
Problems with infection and injury.
Renal (kidney) problems
Diabetic neuropathy
Many, many more....
even if you have a desk job everyone in the military is infantry first. Which means you have to be able to shoot, march etc. You may not have time to regularly eat. Not a good idea.
you should speak with your primary care physician or his or her nurse to get more information on DM. Contact me.
2006-08-13 04:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by BluntTrama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, for one thing, they only have the regulations to go by. final say comes from the medical Board. Only THEY can determine whether or not the military can run the risk of allowing you to enlist.
But the Regs say insulin dependancy is a DQ. if you don't have to take insulin shots, then the Med Board will look over you record and make a determination as whether or not they think you can regulate the disease during adverse conditions.
2006-08-13 07:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They need to evaluate your condition to see how bad it is.
They need to know how this may affect your ability to perform in adverse conditions.
I applaud your willingness to serve, but quite frankly I don't want you going into insulin shock during a firefight or in a situation where I need you to do your job.
Instead of bitching and moaning, why don't you just go in and get evaluated?
Also, if you plan on being in the military long, drop the attitude.
2006-08-13 02:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by Physh 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The previous answers are correct. I'm pretty sure you ain't joining up with diabetes, but you'll have to go see medical at the processing station to know for sure.
2006-08-13 02:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Charles D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
immune
system problems
health issues
never been in military.......
your health is the question!/
are U healthy enough to fight
with out harming your self????
2006-08-13 02:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by beantown10955 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋