Just about to drive

[SueJB]

I've got to go shopping so need to drive. Just done a little test of BG 4.3.
It stupidly annoys me really that I've got to eat something carb to raise my BG when I've been pushing to get it down. Yep, I understand the logic of not driving below 5 but it still irritates

 

[Fairygodmother]

I know that feeling, and it irritates even more if there’s a place you really need to get to by a particular time! I’d still rather get there than end up as strawberry jam in a metal sandwich.

 

[db89]

One of my biggest frustrations since diagnosis. Ended up changing my target range to 5-8 from 4-7 to stop it happening very often.

 

[dunelm]

Why would you not drive below a reading of 5?
My fasting reading is around 4.5 and I drive my car and ride my motorcycle. I also fast until noon.

 

[Cumberland]

Why would you not drive below a reading of 5?
My fasting reading is around 4.5 and I drive my car and ride my motorcycle. I also fast until noon.

@dunelm
If your diabetes is controlled with insulin (usually type 1)
Then the DVLA states that you have to be 5.0 to drive it’s the law

If you cause an accident and the police catch you under 5mom you could be prosecuted

I have seen me check my bloods and be under 5 so have taken something fast acting like glucogel or lucozade to get levels above 5 before driving

This only applies to insulin not other meds or diet controlled

 

[dunelm]

@dunelm
If your diabetes is controlled with insulin (usually type 1)
Then the DVLA states that you have to be 5.0 to drive it’s the law

If you cause an accident and the police catch you under 5mom you could be prosecuted

I have seen me check my bloods and be under 5 so have taken something fast acting like glucogel or lucozade to get levels above 5 before driving

This only applies to insulin not other meds or diet controlled

Thanks for that @Cumberland. Glad that I can safely ignore that then. Pfew!