Can you join the military with diabetes?

Don't believe anyone online saying you can reverse your diabetes with some herb and clear the military medicals. They do rigorous blood tests before selection. Talk to a proper army doctor to understand the actual policy.

Even if you keep your sugar perfectly controlled through a strict low-carb vegetarian diet, the military requires a clean medical history. The unpredictable food timings during active duty make managing diabetes extremely difficult on the field.

Bro, simple answer is no. If you have confirmed diabetes and are on medication, you will fail the medical round. They don't take risks with insulin or regular sugar drops during extreme physical training.

Is this rule the same for borderline pre-diabetes too? I am really worried because my fasting sugar came out slightly high in my last test. Has anyone else faced rejection for borderline levels?

Just like my hypertension, diabetes requires daily management and a stable lifestyle. In the military, you cannot guarantee regular meals or timely medicines during emergencies. It is better to focus on your health and choose a desk-based career.