[CLR]

Hello. I am new here. After seven years of considering international adoption, my husband and I feel called more now than ever to proceed. Strict new health requirements in China have us a bit nervous. My husband is a Type 1 diabetic. Do you know anyone who has been allowed or rejected to adopt due to diabetes? Your insight is welcome.

FYI-I am healthy and the only health issue either of us have is the diabetes.

Thanks.

[twoinblue]

I don't know the answer to that question but I recommend you get a firm answer before you sign with an agency. There have been some agencies that have accepted people's money then told them later they didn't meet the criteria and wouldn't refund.

[Lissa]

Two of us in my travel group had diabeties--myself being one, so it has happened. The rules have changed, but diabeties has not specifically been named as a factor to "rule you out". However the statement about disease is open ended and it's possible a diabetic will be refused just on that fact. No one really knows yet as far as I know. When I spoke to my agency they told me they wouldn't accept me with diabeties anymore (even if I were to get under the 40 BMI) unless I went through the pre-approval process. I do not know what that entails, but when you begin speaking to agencies ask them if PA is recommended and possible in your situation!

[kim0521]

My husband is also a Type 1 diabetic and our agency told us it would be smart to look elsewhere. This is coming from a good friend who works in that agency. The new regulations do not spell out diabetes as an exclusion but it is up to China's interpretation about what " fully healthy" and "severe disease" mean and they could change at any time. We didn't want to get half-way there and have them decide we are out. I think we are moving onto Vietman since our agency is licesenced with them. Good Luck!

Kim

[cooperbabe]

I've known of people in the past who have adopted with diabetes. I currently have friends where one spouse was Type 1 and the other is pre-diabetic and their agency has told them they do not foresee any issues because of that. They are, however, already LID.

As mentioned before, I would double check with any agencies you're considering signing with to be sure.

Good luck!

[Happy2Bhere]

HI!
My husband is a diabetic & we have a October LID.
If you get all your paperwork in before the new rules start applying- you should be fine- just rush everything & get it in! :-)
GOOD LUCK!
Melissa