Army regulations stipulate that any soldier with diabetes requiring medication for glycemic control will be referred to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) to determine the soldier’s ability to serve on active duty. Many are found unfit for duty, ending their military careers.

What jobs can diabetics not do?

Notably, there are a couple of jobs that diabetics cannot legally hold due to safety concerns. These include commercial airline pilot and long-distance, commercial truck driver and bus driver positions.

Can diabetics be pilots?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identifies insulin use as an absolutely disqualifying condition to receiving a medical certificate to operate aircraft.

Do I need to tell my employer I have diabetes?

For most jobs, there’s no legal obligation to tell an employer you have diabetes. The Equality Act makes it unlawful for them to ask about your health before offering you work. But talking about your diabetes from the start can show that you’re positive about your condition.

Can I claim disability for diabetes?

Is diabetes a disability? Under the 2010 Equality Act, type 1 diabetes is defined as a disability, in that it may have a ‘substantial, long-term, negative impact on a person’s ability to carry out normal, day-to-day activities’. Many people with type 2 diabetes are also covered by this definition.

Can I be a pilot with type 2 diabetes?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licenses all pilots in the US, and they provide Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 medical certificates. A person with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes requiring insulin is exempt from the possibility of obtaining a Class 1 or 2 medical certificates.

Can the diabetes be cured?

No cure for diabetes currently exists, but the disease can go into remission. When diabetes goes into remission, it means that the body does not show any signs of diabetes, although the disease is technically still present.