Apparently not:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa... Some with Type 2 *may* be able to, provided you are not on insulin and/or some oral medications. Those who are Type 1, or Type 2's who use insulin cannot be deployed or in an active position. Most Type 1's who become diagnosed while serving are discharged (almost always).

I have heard of 1 exception in the U.S., but this would be a VERY improbable case.

You can contact the Advocacy department of the UK Diabetes Association, to see what your rights are. However, the military are allowed to make their own rules, as they need to be concerned with your safety, and the safety of others. More than likely, diabetes will affect your current position.

Don't risk your health by not disclosing if you are a Type 1. You can still get a good job working in civilian service. For example, an army nurse can usually find work as an RN in a civilian hospital. You may or may not need to write an additional exam. Same thing goes for tradespeople, etc. If you are in a combat position, perhaps they will let you have a non-deployable job.

Although the military has removed the blanket ban on diabetics, they are still not very welcoming of them. Many are let go, even if their diabetes seems to be in good control.

You can always fight it if you want to, but I am not sure much will change.

Good luck! No...unless it a non combat position ie.... desk job