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Miss90

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Are there any type 1's who work as cabin crew? I believe I was refused by two major airlines due to my diabetes as both my interviews went very well!!!!!!


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I'm not sure, some people say you can and some people say you can't. But if you have well controlled diabetes I can't see it being a problem. I've wanted to do it for so long and I'm graduating from Uni next year and would love another shot at it!


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C burns said:
I thought thAt was 1 of the jobs that we weren't allowed to do? I no type 1s cnt be pilots or prison officers and there's another few jobs


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Are diabetics obliged to tell employers that they are. I did not know that there were jobs you can't do because of diabetes
 
There are certain professions that need to be made aware. If there is a medical required then you should tell them. If you say you are not diabetic and are later found out, this could constitute misconduct. I agree that an employer cannot base a decision on medical grounds but extremely difficult to prove.


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airline cabin crew is listed on diabetes.co.uk as a job you cannot do if insulin dependant although so is ambulance service and I saw a type 1 lad on one of those junior paramedic programmes.


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That list is out of date. I am T1 and in Fire Service. According to diabetes.co.uk the fire service is a profession that is not available to those on insulin.


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mo1905 said:
That list is out of date. I am T1 and in Fire Service. According to diabetes.co.uk the fire service is a profession that is not available to those on insulin.


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But you were already in when you were diagnosed.. Does that make a difference?

I know that soem offshore operators will not take people on with T1, particularly for certain roles.
 
ElyDave said:
But you were already in when you were diagnosed.. Does that make a difference?

I know that soem offshore operators will not take people on with T1, particularly for certain roles.
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No, doesn't matter. I'm not saying it looks great on your CV but officially, cannot discriminate if you can show good control.


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Where in the world are u a fire fighter ? Ya c I went for the fire service 3 years ago before I was diabetic and passed the 1st stage of physical fitness then went back to do the tests and didn't get it but want to give it another shot when there next recruiting but my mate an active fire fighter for Northern Ireland fire service said that type ones wouldn't get in so I took his word but now u have said this I will have to look into it ...


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david6026 said:
Where in the world are u a fire fighter ? Ya c I went for the fire service 3 years ago before I was diabetic and passed the 1st stage of physical fitness then went back to do the tests and didn't get it but want to give it another shot when there next recruiting but my mate an active fire fighter for Northern Ireland fire service said that type ones wouldn't get in so I took his word but now u have said this I will have to look into it ...


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UK. You are entitled to apply. PM me if you require further assistance/advice.
 
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