I have a diabetese type 2 and high blood pressure issues and i am taking medication for it. Does that automatically disqualify me for the Foreign Service?
No, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are not grounds for disqualification from the Foreign Service. Upon obtaining a medical clearance, a potential foreign service officer will receive a class 1 and class 2 designation, which indicates what kind of post they are qualified for. Diabetes may pose difficult in posts that can not receive consistent postal shipments, etc. so posts like Afghanistan or Iraq may not be possible.
