Sorry, I meant medication which can cause hypos, which Metformin isn't considered to do (although some people disagree with this). The DVLA wants people at risk of hypos to be above 5.0 before driving but if you're only on Metformin then you aren't required to test - or it would mean GPs would be forced to prescribe meters and test strips to everyone on Metformin too!Thanks, I'm actually on Metformin - 2 a day. I'm at 5.5 now before breakfast
Thanks, I'm actually on Metformin - 2 a day. I'm at 5.5 now before breakfast
Everyone's meter has a variant. One man's 3.9 is another man's 4.9. Meter readings are just a guide but better than nothing. @TooManyCrisps has a hba1c stating lower than her meter. They are just a tool to see if you're increasing/decreasing a little or alot.It's really confusing, because Metformin is obviously a medication, being put on Metformin gives you entitlement to free prescriptions, but the DVLA don't consider it to be a potential concern. Anything above 4.0 isn't considered a hypo, and as @Clivethedrive has demonstrated, he's perfectly well at fbgs of 3.9.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/driving-and-hypoglycaemia.html
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/Diabetes-and-Hypoglycaemia.html
Very well done Jonny I've awarded you a winners medal.4.9 Millimoles Per Litre today!
Really? I think notMetformin doesn't count as medication