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No you can not. Type 1 and type 2 both disqualify you from joining the armed forces.
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Individuals with type 1 Diabetes are generally not eligible for military service, including the Coast Guard Academy, due to the potential for medical complications and the need for consistent access to medication and monitoring. However, each case is evaluated individually, so it is best to contact the Coast Guard Academy directly for specifics regarding medical eligibility.
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Can you join the coast guard if you are a diabetic?
A person with diabetes cannot enter any branch of the US military including the Coast Guard. It is sometimes possible to join the Coast Guard Auxiliary with diabetes.
What if you want to join the coast guard but hasn't went to college?
you go to the coast guard academy in New London, CT and after graduating you must server in the coast guard for two years for the exception for injury
Could a person with flatfeet join the coast guard?
yes, they are called flippers when you join the coast guard
Do you have to join the armed forces to join the coast guard?
The Coast Guard is a branch of the US Military, so yes.
What degree do you need to be able to join the coast guard?
To join in Coast Guard that to officer grade either you do Naval Architeture, Marine Engineer,Mechanical Engineer,Elcetrical Engineer
Can One Join Coast Guard with A Conditional Green Card?
no
Can a merchant navy officer join the Indian coast guard?
no a merchant navy personel cannot join coast guadr but the reverse is possible..
How do you join the US coast guard if you are born in Belize?
Become citizen of USA
Can you join the Coast Guard Reserves as a junior in high school?
no you can't join the armed forces while you are in high school
How can you become a port state control officer in the Philippines?
you have to join the Philippine Coast Guard.
Can you join the coast guard if you have a gluten intolerance?
As of right now, special dietary needs resulting from medical conditions like diabetes or celiac are disqualifiers for Coast Guard service.
Does it cost money to join the coast guard?
No, signing up for the Coast Guard, both Active duty and reserves is just like anyother military service, and "they" pay you. If you're interested in a non commital Coast Guard type job, there's always the Coast Guard Auxilary. Try going to their site at cgaux (dot) org.
