Diabetes should not prevent someone serving in the British armed forces
National
·234 contributorsDiabetics should be able to join the military due to the modern technological advances that occur everyday. Managing the condition is second nature to most diabetics therefore I believe it should not be considered a risk as those who are insulin dependent know how to handle it and live with it.
John Healey
Defence Secretary
Allow diabetics in military
Diabetes self management lowers risk
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Diabetes should not prevent someone serving in the British armed forces
National
Diabetics should be able to join the military due to the modern technological advances that occur everyday. Managing the condition is second nature to most diabetics therefore I believe it should not be considered a risk as those who are insulin dependent know how to handle it and live with it.
Allow diabetics in military
Diabetes self management lowers risk