diabetes in the military

Not Your Granddaddy’s VA — Changing Diabetes Care for Veterans

By WilD on May 28, 2012

Happy Memorial Day Monday. We’re still in a military mindset here at the ‘Mine, with a look today at what’s happening with diabetes benefits for the men and women who’ve served our country.

To hear the Veterans Administration (VA) tell it, they’re the global leader in diabetes care.
Uh… wait a minute… is this the same VA that’s been the lightning rod for the ire of American veterans for generations?
Yep. It’s the same VA,…

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A Mixed Military Bag for People with Diabetes

By MikeH on May 25, 2012

As we approach Memorial Day and recognize those serving our country, we thought it would be worthwhile to look at the ease with which people with diabetes are able to serve in the military, and how that’s changed through the years.
Sadly, the picture isn’t as optimistic as we would have hoped.
While access to military service for PWDs has gotten a little better over time, not much has changed and it remains mostly hit-or-miss…

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