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<blockquote data-quote="tomfalc" data-source="post: 978277" data-attributes="member: 64536"><p>I was discharged from the army after being diagnosed with Type 1 in 1980. It took about 6 months from diagnosis to my final release. It was scary - there was little support and information about diabetes was hard to find. I got pre-release training and access to a government training course in computer programming. I thought things had changed now, and discharge want always necessary. I guess if you're in a front line role you would need to find another and that used to be impossible.</p><p></p><p>If you do come out, the sorry of work you can do as a diabetic is much more open. There used to be restrictions on shift work, driving, and working alone. These have all been relaxed so you should be able to work in any field you're qualified for. </p><p></p><p>I wish you all the best for the future. Having to find a new career as well as learning to cope with your diagnosis and the impact on you and your family is an additional burden, but it can be done. We're here for you if you need us.</p><p></p><p>Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tomfalc, post: 978277, member: 64536"] I was discharged from the army after being diagnosed with Type 1 in 1980. It took about 6 months from diagnosis to my final release. It was scary - there was little support and information about diabetes was hard to find. I got pre-release training and access to a government training course in computer programming. I thought things had changed now, and discharge want always necessary. I guess if you're in a front line role you would need to find another and that used to be impossible. If you do come out, the sorry of work you can do as a diabetic is much more open. There used to be restrictions on shift work, driving, and working alone. These have all been relaxed so you should be able to work in any field you're qualified for. I wish you all the best for the future. Having to find a new career as well as learning to cope with your diagnosis and the impact on you and your family is an additional burden, but it can be done. We're here for you if you need us. Tom [/QUOTE]
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