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  1. PigstyPete

    DVLA LICENCE HELP

    The scan involves the injection of a slightly radioactive substance to highlight the blood vessels into & around the heart. The scan is done while the heart rests & is stressed (use to be a treadmill but too many false positives occurred so now chemically induced stress). Takes between 4-6...
  2. PigstyPete

    DVLA LICENCE HELP

    Hi Nicolarse01, I find it a bit hit and miss with the HGV/Buses medical section, mainly very helpful and informative but occasionally you just wish you'd not bothered.
  3. PigstyPete

    DVLA LICENCE HELP

    Hi Donnellysdogs, I was diagnosed over 30 years ago which has been reasonably controlled, with the UK coming into line with EU laws regarding HGV driving in 2011 I finally accepted the advice of my GP & Consultant in 2014 as my control was diminishing so yes I'm T2 on insulin. Declared my...
  4. PigstyPete

    DVLA LICENCE HELP

    Hi Again pmbdarwen Sorry pressed the wrong button. Going to go through the myocardial thing as it will be good feedback on my heart (for my own interest) and maybe a hurdle out of the way in 12 months time at renewal. Not expecting any problems with the scan but if DVLA decline my renewal then...
  5. PigstyPete

    DVLA LICENCE HELP

    Hi pmbdarwen, Thanks for that. it will definitely be the next step.
  6. PigstyPete

    DVLA Revoking Licence!

    Hi 4girls, Been following a lot of posts about insulin & HGV's on this forum and trucknet . Initial declaration of insulin last Sept still waiting on DVLA, passed the 3 insulin stages but now need a myocardial perfusion scan, probably due to my age (61) but who knows, in any event that will add...
  7. PigstyPete

    DVLA LICENCE HELP

    Hi Scotty84, Just going through the DVLA treadmill to get my Class 1 licence renewed with initial declaration of insulin use. So far it's taken 10 months to get through the 3 compulsory medicals so I wouldn't worry about 3 months readings as you will have ample opportunity to accumulate in the...