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Old 4th Feb 2012, 10:57
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yates
 
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In the UK, (and Europe I think) you cannot fly or be an ATCO if you have type 1 diabetes regardless of what medication you take, or type 2 which is insulin controlled.
(It is permissable under certain circumstances to be operational with type 2 if the condition is tablet controlled).

Very frustrating, but I am afraid that Type 1 Diatbetes usually signifies the end of flying or controlling at the sharp end. It doesn't preclude you from being a ground based instructor or other similar avaition jobs though.

Good luck.
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