Discuss driving and DVLA guidelines in relation to diabetes here. Share your experiences here! Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:52:53 +0000 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:52:53 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/driving-and-dvla.48/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:58:28 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/question-about-dads-driving.123293/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/question-about-dads-driving.123293/ invalid@example.com (Lulu9101112) Lulu9101112
Question about Dads driving]]> 19 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:10:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-you-ride-a-motorbike.109650/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-you-ride-a-motorbike.109650/ invalid@example.com (vagabanjo) vagabanjo 31 Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:10:01 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-high-is-too-high-to-drive.111734/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-high-is-too-high-to-drive.111734/ invalid@example.com (SWUSA_) SWUSA_
How high is too high to drive?]]> 43 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:37:30 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dvla-nightmare.123036/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dvla-nightmare.123036/ invalid@example.com (macj1) macj1 It's been going on for 8 weeks now and they will not discuss the issue with me when I phone them.
Any tips on dealing with them welcome.]]> 9 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:58:50 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-i-need-3-months-of-bg-levels-to-apply-for-a-driving-licence.122752/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-i-need-3-months-of-bg-levels-to-apply-for-a-driving-licence.122752/ invalid@example.com (isjoberg) isjoberg
I have never been in hospital for my...

Do I need 3 months of bg levels to apply for a driving licence?]]> 5 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:28:17 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dvla-licence-renewal.122357/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dvla-licence-renewal.122357/ invalid@example.com (Ali H) Ali H
This is the first renewal of a 3 year licence that I have had to do. I of course have the odd hypo but never whilst driving and never needing assistance. Like everybody else, you test, correct and get on with life.

Why are they now asking if you have EVER had a hypo rather than ever had hypos requiring assistance, which is what...

DVLA licence renewal]]> 16 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:28:20 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/is-driving-and-diabeties-a-good-idea.121972/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/is-driving-and-diabeties-a-good-idea.121972/ invalid@example.com (Lulu9101112) Lulu9101112 The main reason i want to drive when i'm older is because i want to work with animals and i'll have more pets as well and it's easier than just relying on public transport. But i have two main questions related to diabeties type 1.

1. Well say once you pass your exam and get your licence what would you do say if you were driving and you felt low but there was no where to pull up or...

Is Driving and Diabeties a good idea?]]> 11 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:07:40 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/recent-dvla-guidlines.121768/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/recent-dvla-guidlines.121768/ invalid@example.com (parrotlady) parrotlady 3 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:59:39 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/lada.121556/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/lada.121556/ invalid@example.com (walsh111) walsh111
lada]]> 5 Tue, 30 May 2017 17:58:57 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/renewing-provisional-license.121387/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/renewing-provisional-license.121387/ invalid@example.com (EngineerMe) EngineerMe

Long story short, I applied for a provisional when I was 17, filled in all the diabetes forms etc but then never got round to actually learning to drive. I stupidly let it expire after the 3 years, and now another 3 years later at 23 I do want to learn to drive...

Bit confused about what I need to send back. I do have the original license renewal forms they sent when it expired, but thought as they are a few years old they might not be current...

Renewing provisional license]]> 5 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 11:27:44 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/theory-test.120020/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/theory-test.120020/ invalid@example.com (Amy993) Amy993
So, i was wondering if to be able to take one in you need to ask in advance, or will it be okay to just turn up and say i need to take it in? Thanks.]]> 9 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:12:34 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/official-dvla-guidelines-for-insulin-driving.112042/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/official-dvla-guidelines-for-insulin-driving.112042/ invalid@example.com (diamondnostril) diamondnostril
Is anybody able to provide a link to an official and up-to-date set of guidelines from the DVLA for drivers on Insulin?

I've been searching on the gov.uk site today and cannot find such a thing. I found the instructions what to do to inform the DVLA that you have diabetes, and instructions for how to fill out the DIAB1 form etc etc. But what I'm missing is the official DVLA guidelines on what you must do for each time you drive.

I've found several leaflets and...

Official DVLA guidelines for insulin/driving]]> 21 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:34:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/10-days.119370/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/10-days.119370/ invalid@example.com (noblehead) noblehead ]]> 7 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 06:48:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/licence-expired.118816/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/licence-expired.118816/ invalid@example.com (T1Driver) T1Driver
I am T1 and have not had any hypo's requiring assistance in recent years fortunately. Eye test last month was all good.

My old licence was not revoked, it simply lapsed. I have moved house since but still have the old now expired licence.

Does this technically mean that I have surrendered my licence?

Do I simply apply for a new licence (form D1) and then fill...

Licence expired]]> 2 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:22:50 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-i-need-to-report-retinopathy.116830/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-i-need-to-report-retinopathy.116830/ invalid@example.com (AlisterCat) AlisterCat
The doctor noted only minor background changes and that my vision is fine. I have no symptoms associated with...

Do I need to report retinopathy?]]> 11 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:37:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hgv-provisional.119174/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hgv-provisional.119174/ invalid@example.com (Seano68) Seano68 Sadly I was made redundant a while back. I made the classic mistake of drifting through my redundancy pay thinking I'll find another job soon. (I'm an engineer)
Unfortunately that didn't happen so after spending some time with the happy happy people at my local job center I applied for and got something called a Government Career and Development Loan. I decided to try HGV training as years ago I used to drive busses.
I'm type 2 and take Metformin and Gliclazide. If I've ever had a...

HGV Provisional]]> 1 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 01:34:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/question-about-hypos-and-dvla.119141/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/question-about-hypos-and-dvla.119141/ invalid@example.com (celtic_way) celtic_way 2 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:44:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/nocturnal-hypo-unawareness-and-driving.116738/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/nocturnal-hypo-unawareness-and-driving.116738/ invalid@example.com (Rnr1975) Rnr1975 14 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:16:07 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/damning-report-on-dvla-by-ombudsman.117797/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/damning-report-on-dvla-by-ombudsman.117797/ invalid@example.com (tigger) tigger https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driven-to-despair

I saw this in an article in the IDDT newsletter and printed a copy. It's gripping stuff (for anyone who's had dealings with the DVLA) and absolutely appalling.]]> 3 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:52:30 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/license-revoked-in-error-by-dvla-advise-to-get-it-reversed.116579/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/license-revoked-in-error-by-dvla-advise-to-get-it-reversed.116579/ invalid@example.com (Shazzawest1) Shazzawest1
I am type 2 diabetic and my condition is successfully managed by one 1000mg metformin per day plus good diet and exercise.

In September 2014 I was taken seriously ill with septicaemia arising out of a gallbladder infection. I was in...

License revoked in error by DVLA / advise to get it reversed]]> 3