It is not official but i have all the syptoms of a type 1 diabetic. i know the symptoms because my MOM AND DAD type 1 diabetics. i get the blood test tomorrow and i will update ASAP. please answer as if so... chances are likely i am. BTW i am married with a 1 year old son
i finished mm school and power school. 1 yr and a month in
my questions are
1 what type of benifits will i recieve as a medically dischared sailor if any? ( VA or state CA),
if so how long will i recieve them?
2 will the navy at least help me move back home to CA?
3 Jobs i may qualify for?
4 are there any civilian jobs that may hold me back for being a type 1 diabetic?
I too can't help much with the military issues, however, my daughter was diagnosed last Sept. I am on terminal leave now and I retire soon and we just received my daughters pump this week. Being active, tricare paid 100% of the 7000 that the pump cost and we are about to get the continuous glucose monitor because once I retire, I am back to the 80%. The supplies are expensive so use tricare as much as possible. If you do get forced out, your VA should help alot; however, ensure as you look for a new job, that you heavily consider the medicare piece of the puzzle.
If you truly are Type 1, I doubt your endochronologist will put you on a pump right away. They want to see you manage your glucose levels "manually" first.
Feel free to PM me if you need any help or just want to ask questions. We had thousands of questions at first. Good luck and as always...thanks for serving.