Can You Be An Air Traffic Controller If You Have Diabetes

We were sent this article by the Diabetes Council. It was written after a person who had always aspired to be a controller was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. The article by Elisabeth Almekinder RN, BA, CDE focuses on the FAA standpoint. 

Martin contacted the diabetescouncil.com to inquire what his chances were in becoming an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) with diabetes. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and his dream had always been to be in the command center. He was understandably upset about his new diagnosis and wondered how it might affect his future career choices.

In continuation of our series on “can you work in that career with diabetes,” we are taking a look at whether or not one can work as an Air Traffic Controller if they have diabetes. We have already looked at the likelihood of becoming a truck driver or a police officer with diabetes. We have also examined what it takes to be in themilitary if you have diabetes. Now, we look in depth at a different career.

To read the full article please visit this link.
https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/can-you-be-an-air-traffic-controller-if-you-have-diabetes/