Now type1 and bus driver

[Geeps]

Hi all
I am a bus driver and type2. But recently been told by my diabetic consultant i will have to go onto insulin. I have appointment 19July when i think they will put me on insulin.
Dvla say i cannot drive for min six weeks as they want to see 3 readings a day to check for any hypo's.
I am asking if there anyone out there been through this process and any tips they can give me. Also how do you show dvla your readings.
I am getting rather stressed about all this due to decrease in earnings while i am off work.
Look forward to any advice out there and what are right steps in dealing with dvla.

Thank you for any replies.

 

[EllieM]

Hi @Geeps and welcome to the forums.
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[EllieM]

And tagging @searley who drives a HGV and is on insulin and drives a lorry.

 

[searley]

Start testing NOW

When you inform DVLA they will revoke your livens and you will have to pass medical checks to get it back

You will require 3 months of blood tests to pass the medical

You need a minimum of 2 tests a day.. and you need to test every 2 hours while driving.. you must not skip days even days you don’t work

Someone at work applied for a renewal in May and they still have not done his medicals

So don’t be surprised if you don’t have a license for some months.. but the 3 months is a legal requirement so the sooner you start testing the sooner you’ll pass that part of the medical