Can i join the marines if i have diabetes but it is under control with diet and exercise?i would really really like to join the marine corps, but i am a diabetic and am not sure if i could. would they possibly consider taking me in if i have my diabetes under control and do not have to take any meds such as a insulin shot or pills? such as having my diabetes under control by just diet and exercise? please let me know, i really would like to join.
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-Mr Puma
Not in this lifetime. Think about it. You're in the middle of a firefight and you go into insulin shock. You have just gotten yourself and your team killed.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Appointment
Endocrine and metabolic disorders
The disqualifying medical conditions are listed below. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes are listed in parentheses following each standard.
The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction (without an approved waiver) are an authenticated history of:
Current or history of diabetes mellitus (250) is disqualifying.
-sensei josh
i dont think so, but im not 100% sure. it is possible to get a wiaver in certain situations, but i dont think this is one of them, check with a recruiter though.check here for all of the problems that will keep you out. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/intmedstandards.htm
-JonD
I am guessing here now, but I would surmise, that the marines will deny you. But there are Alternatives, the Air Force or Coast Guard are not that combat heavy, so they might be a better choice.
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