I am an ATCO and was diagnosed with type II about 7 years ago. It was picked up at an annual medical. I went to Gatwick and the medics allowed me to continue with an unrestricted Class I medical as long as I stabilised my glucose levels with diet alone. I do not take any medication for the diabetes. I keep my HbA1c below 8 and most of the time below 7. I have 3 monthly checks with my GP who reports to Gatwick via my AME yearly. Sometimes it is hard reaching the required figures, especially after Christmas but so far I have managed. I also have to keep my cholestoral below 4 and my BP below 120/90. All the above means that I have to exercise regularly and to keep my weight down, easier said than done.