fiance recently told he is diabetic

[FredandKim 0]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get an opinion from you all, or see if anyone has had a similar situation. My fiance went to the doctor last week and was told he is diabetic. He has his medical appointment on Friday with the panel doctors at Medsys in Montreal. His doctor wrote a letter explaining the medication he is on (he was not on any medications when we made the appointment). I'm just curious if you think he will have any difficulties with his medical interview, because it is a newly discovered illness. Has anyone had to deal with a similar situation? I'm becoming increasingly uneasy about the medical as it gets closer. We have been waiting to be together for so long, and the thought that something could go wrong is eating away at me. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

[JillA 2]

I think the letter from the doctor was a great idea.... It really shouldn't be an issue, as they are mostly concerned with contagious diseases, I.E. HIV/TB. I had serious high blood pressure when I went for my medical, I had a doctor note about my meds, etc. It was perfectly fine. I'm sure others may know specifically for diabetes, someone may have specific experience with that but I doubt it would be a big issue!!

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get an opinion from you all, or see if anyone has had a similar situation. My fiance went to the doctor last week and was told he is diabetic. He has his medical appointment on Friday with the panel doctors at Medsys in Montreal. His doctor wrote a letter explaining the medication he is on (he was not on any medications when we made the appointment). I'm just curious if you think he will have any difficulties with his medical interview, because it is a newly discovered illness. Has anyone had to deal with a similar situation? I'm becoming increasingly uneasy about the medical as it gets closer. We have been waiting to be together for so long, and the thought that something could go wrong is eating away at me. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

Diabetes is not an issue. My father is a diabetic and has been for quite a while. USCIS is worried about communicable diseases or pre-existing conditions that are likely to cause a drain on the US taxpayer. How old is your fiance?

[FredandKim 0]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get an opinion from you all, or see if anyone has had a similar situation. My fiance went to the doctor last week and was told he is diabetic. He has his medical appointment on Friday with the panel doctors at Medsys in Montreal. His doctor wrote a letter explaining the medication he is on (he was not on any medications when we made the appointment). I'm just curious if you think he will have any difficulties with his medical interview, because it is a newly discovered illness. Has anyone had to deal with a similar situation? I'm becoming increasingly uneasy about the medical as it gets closer. We have been waiting to be together for so long, and the thought that something could go wrong is eating away at me. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

Diabetes is not an issue. My father is a diabetic and has been for quite a while. USCIS is worried about communicable diseases or pre-existing conditions that are likely to cause a drain on the US taxpayer. How old is your fiance?

He is 33. He hasnt really had any major medical issues, a few things here and there but nothing serious. He has just been feeling crappy lately, thought he was getting a cold or flu at first, but then it persisted. He would get dizzy and have some serious headaches, so we decided it was better for him to go get it checked out. Turns out he's borderline diabetic, they debated whether to just try to control it with diet, but aparently the doctor was worried enough to actually put him on meds for it. He's got a letter from his doctor outlining his medical history, as well as a letter explaining the meds, so I just really hope that you guys are right! It does calm me a little to know that others have had some medical issues and have still been able to pass without any issues. Thanks alot guys!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Diabetes will not be an issue. I am a type 1 diabetic on insulin and had absolutely no problems with my K-1 medical. The doctor needs to note the condition as a type B condition, but it is not anything that would lead to a denial of the visa. He is lucky he has been diagnosed and is now being treated - many people with type 2 diabetes go years before being diagnosed and end up with complications.

You might want to check with your insurance company about getting him added to your coverage since diabetes can be expensive. To help him be added to your coverage since diabetes is a pre-existing condition, he will need to show that he was covered by medical insurance immediately prior to your adding him to yours. Have him get a copy of the Provincial health plan for his Province showing he is covered for basic medical, and if he has additional medical insurance through his current employer, have him request a statement of insurance coverage to show that he has been covered immediately prior to being added to your insurance. Many insurance companies have a year' ineligibility to cover pre-existing conditions unless the individual was covered by insurance immediately prior to being added to yours.

Don't worry about the interview though - it won't be a problem.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get an opinion from you all, or see if anyone has had a similar situation. My fiance went to the doctor last week and was told he is diabetic. He has his medical appointment on Friday with the panel doctors at Medsys in Montreal. His doctor wrote a letter explaining the medication he is on (he was not on any medications when we made the appointment). I'm just curious if you think he will have any difficulties with his medical interview, because it is a newly discovered illness. Has anyone had to deal with a similar situation? I'm becoming increasingly uneasy about the medical as it gets closer. We have been waiting to be together for so long, and the thought that something could go wrong is eating away at me. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

Diabetes is not an issue. My father is a diabetic and has been for quite a while. USCIS is worried about communicable diseases or pre-existing conditions that are likely to cause a drain on the US taxpayer. How old is your fiance?

He is 33. He hasnt really had any major medical issues, a few things here and there but nothing serious. He has just been feeling crappy lately, thought he was getting a cold or flu at first, but then it persisted. He would get dizzy and have some serious headaches, so we decided it was better for him to go get it checked out. Turns out he's borderline diabetic, they debated whether to just try to control it with diet, but aparently the doctor was worried enough to actually put him on meds for it. He's got a letter from his doctor outlining his medical history, as well as a letter explaining the meds, so I just really hope that you guys are right! It does calm me a little to know that others have had some medical issues and have still been able to pass without any issues. Thanks alot guys!

The new paradigm for treatment is to be aggressive with insulin resistance which is what your fiance most likely has. Not a full-blown diabetic yet. Might go on for 20 years before he's a genuine type 2 diabetic. Diabetic neuropathy in the eyes, kidneys and other changes (beta cell damage in the islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas, etc.) Illnesses can exacerbate pre-exisitng conditions. Diet and exercise without the meds may be an option down the road but don't worry about that now. I would definitely follow Kathryn's advice about insurance.

[FredandKim 0]

Thank you all so much for the information and reassuring words! I do feel much better about the situation now. I will definately take your advice and have him get a letter from the provincial insurance showing that he was covered. I will be able to add him to my insurance, but we have to wait for 90 days after we're married, so we will have about 6 months where he wont be covered. His doctor has set him up with all the information and medication he'll need during that time, so hopefully we can just ride it out until he's covered on my insurance. I am just really happy to know that it wont cause any problems with his medical exam. With the interview only a couple weeks away, it would just crush us to have a complication now. We have been so careful about making sure we are doing things by the book, so that we wont have any complications later. You guys have been a great help, thank you so much.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I would definitely investigate getting him some sort of insurance plan to cover those 6 months in between the two plans - if he goes that long without insurance it is most likely your own insurance company will not cover any of his diabetic expenses because of the pre-existing condition clause. Check out short term coverage to fill in the blanks - it might be a bit pricey but it will be a lot cheaper than having to go a full year without medical coverage for meds, test strips and any doctor appointments that treat the diabetes.