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<blockquote data-quote="mrman" data-source="post: 353066" data-attributes="member: 40510"><p>Hi susie this is a very grey area for diabetics which in my opinion are not very clear but more general advice which have to be followed by law. Any medication used to lower sugar levels does need testing b4 driving. Not sure on type 2 meds as I'm type 1. I think metformin does not require this but certain meds for type 2 will, one of which your husband is using. Not sure if you have to inform insurers and dvla worth finding out as I had to on injections and given a 3 year license which each time has to be renewed. if on a long journey you have to test before and every 2 hours. Ideally sugar at least 5 before. Your question about shopping for 30 mins, I would advise to retest as this may lead to a drop in levels and will also cover you should there be an accident his fault or not! If he had a hypo below 4, treat as usual and wait 45 mins before driving as this is the recommended time for the brain to fully recover.</p><p></p><p>Sent from my GT-S5360 using DCUK Forum mobile app</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrman, post: 353066, member: 40510"] Hi susie this is a very grey area for diabetics which in my opinion are not very clear but more general advice which have to be followed by law. Any medication used to lower sugar levels does need testing b4 driving. Not sure on type 2 meds as I'm type 1. I think metformin does not require this but certain meds for type 2 will, one of which your husband is using. Not sure if you have to inform insurers and dvla worth finding out as I had to on injections and given a 3 year license which each time has to be renewed. if on a long journey you have to test before and every 2 hours. Ideally sugar at least 5 before. Your question about shopping for 30 mins, I would advise to retest as this may lead to a drop in levels and will also cover you should there be an accident his fault or not! If he had a hypo below 4, treat as usual and wait 45 mins before driving as this is the recommended time for the brain to fully recover. Sent from my GT-S5360 using DCUK Forum mobile app [/QUOTE]
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