2007-02-17 02:48:52 · 8 answers · asked by stevenhamama 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There are members of the military that are diabetic, but they were diagnosed after completing their training. This will disqualify someone at MEPS if they have been officially diagnosed as being diabetic by a medical doctor.
IF you have NOT been officially diagnosed by a medical doctor, keep your mouth shut, take the physical and serve your country.
2007-02-17 07:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. It depends on how severe your condition is. Your job selection would most likely be limited. I know their are individuals in the Armed Forces who take insulin. The best think you can do is ask a Navy recruiter to find out for sure.
2007-02-17 11:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tyler 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as your not insulin dependant and its rightfully controlled with diet then it shouldnt be a problem but the best bet would be to contact the recruiter and they will know for sure if your out for sure or if u would just need a medical eval and waiver.
2007-02-17 14:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Dwayne M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Diabetes is a pre-existing medical condition that will limit your ability to be deployed world-wide and will therefore eliminate you from enlistment.
2007-02-17 10:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard you can be sea sick and you could still joining the Navy.
2007-02-17 18:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is a disqualifying factor for the military.
2007-02-17 13:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive never heard of them turning someone away for that, but I may be wrong.
2007-02-17 10:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO.....
2007-02-17 11:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋