Does the military teach new recruits or even seasoned veterans about the risk of Diabetes?

2024-10-11T02:17:27-04:00

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Oct 11 at 2024 5:48 AM

2024-10-11T05:48:29-04:00

I don't remember ever hearing anything about this. And Type 2 is largely preventable.

Response by Bethina Lee made Oct 11 at 2024 5:50 PM

2024-10-11T17:50:48-04:00

Type 2 is extremely common; as you become older your body does not burn off sugars as it used to when you were 25-35yrs old. Seeing a nutritionist is the best way educate oneself about any problems body & diet related.
The High Fructose/Glucose Corn Syrup; sticks to your body longer and it's in almost everything super processed. There is a historical reason why manufactures started used these chemicals instead of sugar; but not going to bore everyone with tedious details.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Oct 12 at 2024 9:20 PM

2024-10-12T21:20:41-04:00

Lol no.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2024 11:27 AM

2024-10-13T11:27:18-04:00

The Army has Holistic Health and Fitness, H2F, trainers at every unit and an Army Wellness Center at each base. As a commander I have sent soldiers there upon failing their Height/Weight. They do learn about health risks, including diabetes.

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Oct 15 at 2024 4:23 PM

2024-10-15T16:23:41-04:00

Good question. I don't know if the Army as a whole teaches about it, but I do individually. When I was in green as well as right now.

Response by TSgt Ken Vandevoort made Oct 15 at 2024 5:16 PM

2024-10-15T17:16:45-04:00

I never heard a word about it back then. Now I am treated for it at the VA. Unfortunately, it is part of my family's medical history and has killed my great-grandfather and a cousin in the Netherlands. I follow my instructions from the VA to the letter. My P.A. at the clinic treats me like I am his only patient.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Oct 16 at 2024 7:06 AM

2024-10-16T07:06:53-04:00

In my day in the military when you went into the mess hall you ate what ever you wanted never a mention about diabetes

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Oct 24 at 2024 5:08 PM

2024-10-24T17:08:41-04:00

Why would the military teach about DM, dont they already have enough to teach SM? This is a discussion between PCM and SM and healthy SM really are not at risk.