Worried about a career

[dnfreema]

My boyfriend has been a type 1 diabetic since he was 5. He recently decided he wanted to go into the National Guard and be a MP (Military Police) but when we research it we don't get a definite answer. He decided if the answer was no then he would want to be a police officer. Which one can he do? Which one will be better for a diabetic?

[JDRF Volunteer SG]

I suggest that you look at the answers to the question about whether a type 1 person can be a paramedic, for several people who posted there have researched police jobs also. Apparently, it is possible for a type 1 person to join the police force, at least in some cities (rules will differ, depending on the city, I suspect). As for National Guard, there might be different rules. He needs to actually contact the local National Guard recruiting office by calling 1-800-Go-Guard in order to find out the answer.

[quet_23]

Unfortunately, the military would not qualify him for duty. I ama 30 yro type one diabetic. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while serving in the Air Force almost 10 years ago. As a result of my insulin dependent status, I was medically discharged adn I receive monthly compensation "disability" from the military as a result of it.  I have since changed careers and am now a speech therapist. He can definitely be a police officer as long as he can keep up with the physical portion, but the military will not accept him.
Sorry =(