There is a reasonable explanation for the FAA here..
http://www.aviationmedicine.com/diabetes.htm
At 19:12 07 September 2003, Peter Seddon wrote:
UK
The new NPPL med reqs are less stringent than a JAR
PPL
Peter S
DLA
'Al' wrote in message
...
er where in the world are you?
Al
'242' wrote in message
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I have heard that it is not possible to obtain a
pilot's license if
afflicted with insulin-dependent diabetes. Is this,
indeed, the case?
Please advise. Thank you.