{"id":2732,"date":"2019-12-07T02:25:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2732"},"modified":"2019-12-07T02:25:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:25:54","slug":"diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Be A Firefighter With Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many aspiring firefighters ask whether or not they can be a firefighter with diabetes, as there are millions of Americans living with diabetes in some form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many do so with such ease and control that you wouldn\u2019t know\nit until they bring out their blood sugar testing kit. There should be no\nreason why anyone living with the condition can\u2019t enjoy their dream career if\nthey are committed to managing their condition. Yet, there is the assumption\nthat the firefighting profession is out of reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6613d77bda2d7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6613d77bda2d7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/diabetes\/#So_can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_diabetes\" title=\"So, can I be a\nfirefighter with diabetes?\">So, can I be a\nfirefighter with diabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/diabetes\/#Diabetes_isnt_a_disqualifying_condition\" title=\"Diabetes isn\u2019t a\ndisqualifying condition\">Diabetes isn\u2019t a\ndisqualifying condition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/diabetes\/#Managing_your_diabetes_as_a_firefighter\" title=\"Managing your diabetes as a firefighter\">Managing your diabetes as a firefighter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_diabetes\"><\/span><strong>So, can I be a\nfirefighter with diabetes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, you can be a\nfirefighter with diabetes. If you manage your condition with a clear healthcare\nplan and no recent issues with low blood sugar, there is a great chance that\nyou will make it in the fire service. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is showing that the condition doesn\u2019t have any\nnegative impact on your ability to work and carry out your duties. Be honest\nabout your treatment, figure out how to adapt to this career and help to\neducate departments further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more departments are coming around to the potential\nof diabetic firefighter and you could be part of the next generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I want to show you that this career isn\u2019t just possible, but that it can also be beneficial and rewarding with the right approach. I will talk about the criteria used by <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-the-fire-department-fill-my-pool-probably-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire departments<\/a> when hiring diabetes as well as some of the things you can do while you are on duty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_isnt_a_disqualifying_condition\"><\/span><strong>Diabetes isn\u2019t a\ndisqualifying condition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some applicants with diabetes assume that they will be\nturned away because of a few clauses. They know that diabetes isn\u2019t widely\naccepted within the military and that Type 1 diabetes is listed as a condition\nthat excludes people from the firefighting profession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are caveats here. It isn\u2019t a straightforward\ndisqualification if you can show that you have your condition under control. If\nyou have an A1C under 8 percent with no more than two episodes of low blood\nsugar in three years, you might get in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows that you have a manageable condition that is\nunlikely to hinder your performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better news for hopeful firefighters is that the\nattitudes to diabetes within the emergency services are changing. Departments\nare more open to accepting applications for those with manageable conditions\nbecause if a greater understanding of the disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some will still be concerned about the risk of recruits\nbecoming ill and jeopardizing the health and safety of the crew. In the end, it\nall comes down to the personnel and requirements of the department. They can\nfollow their own guidelines and while some will be fair, others may not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your chances of becoming hired as a firefighter with diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three things that you can do to improve your chances in the hiring process. The first is to be completely open and honest with the physician during the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"medical exam (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-medical-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">medical exam<\/a>. Show them your medical history and the tools you use to monitor your blood sugar. Prove that you have your condition under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the issue is brought up during your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interview (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interview<\/a>, talk about how the condition affects your work ethic and mindset positively. Talk about what you can achieve despite having the disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it\u2019s important to perform well on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CPAT (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">CPAT<\/a> or whatever fitness test your department requires. Train for this and read up on what is expected to get the best results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_your_diabetes_as_a_firefighter\"><\/span><strong>Managing your diabetes as a firefighter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are deemed healthy and capable enough to take on the\njob as a firefighter with diabetes, you still need to figure out how you are\ngoing to manage your condition while you work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that you need to do is make sure that you\ncan handle your medication, blood sugar checks and your other duties. There may\nbe an instinct to let your duties come first, especially when you are on duty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you neglect to monitor your blood sugar or miss\nan insulin injection then you could put yourself at risk. Some firefighters\nwill change their approach to managing their diabetes and put themselves on an\ninsulin pump instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you need to figure out how you are going to protect\nyourself if you end up with low blood sugar levels when you are on a call.\nMaintaining the right diet and exercise plan as a firefighter is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some diabetic firefighters recommend packing some emergency\ndrinks or sweets with their gear to have on-scene. A bottle of Gatorade and a\npack of sweets can be a big help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, you need to make sure that you aren\u2019t\ndealing with all this completely on your own. It helps to talk to other\nfirefighters in your crew about your needs and symptoms. Help them to\nunderstand what you need to do to protect yourself and they will be more inclined\nto provide support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain about blood sugar testing, insulin injections and why you have those emergency sweets. Any firefighter that is trained as an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMT<\/a> should have some idea of how to spot the symptoms of someone in a diabetic emergency, so you should have help around you if the worst happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you tell them about your own personal history\nand limitations this can help further.&nbsp; Working\nas a firefighter can be good for your diabetes.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One final point that I would like to address is the idea\nthat diabetic firefighters can actually improve their condition in this position.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might sound strange to tout a job in a dangerous\nemergency service as an aid for a major illness. But, some candidates have been\nforced to improve the way they deal with their condition to work in their dream\ndepartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that perhaps struggled with injections or fitness as\nteens find that the training plans and structured schedules help with their\nfitness and overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can improve their health generally and minimize\nsymptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others are motivated to find a better way of controlling their insulin intake and monitoring blood sugar to perform at their best. They will also usually have access to top physicians for annual physicals for professional support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other resources you\nmay be interested in:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter with glasses? 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