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Hello everybody Hopefully somebody out there will have some experiences related to my current issues I have been enlisted to drive a support vehicle across Europe this summer for a charity cycling event. There are a few hurdles for which I have not yet obtained reliable information and I hope...

I'm T1 on an insulin pump, reasonably healthy and well-controlled, no complications so far thank goodness. I've held a Category C licence - rigid vehicle, no weight limit - for a couple of years and I'm 61 yo. I don't drive professionally. My last renewal involved a D2, VDIAB1 forms and an...

Hi there, I have a few questions about the procedure of getting back on wheels as soon as. I was diagnosed on the 26 of Feb 2021 with diabetes and went on insulin the next day. Obviously, I have informed the DVLA about this (now thinking the option to pay a £1000 fine would be much better) and...

Hi all, I’m a type 1 lorry driver and I’ve finally received my licence back after a 10 month wait... my question is... because I have to have 3 months worth of glucose readings on my meter if it were to break would they still be able to download the data? I have a spare meter but it’s been made...

Hello! I think I've made a stupid mistake on my driving licence renewal and I wanted to run it by all you nice people! Back in 2012 at the age of 20 I was diagnosed with t1, and I'd gone about 8 months without diagnosis apparently (I know... I was NOT in a good way!). Obviously this took its...

Hi everyone! My name's Tom and I've been Type 1 diabetic since I was 19, I'm now 24. I'm new to this forum so please be gentle. I've held my Group 1 licence since 2014, which means I only have the Cat B entitlement. Back in Feb 2020, I applied for an initial provisional C1 licence (at the...

Hi folks, just wondering if anyone is in the situation of having a driving license expiry and needing an eye test while under lockdown. I haven't found any mention by the UK of extending the license. And if there is no paperwork being processed by DVLA does this mean license will expire and we...

Currently I'm type 2 and on Insulin. I need to get my C1 licence back how successful is it as I keep hearing negative opinions. I have never had a hypo that requires assistance and I'm hypo aware.

Ok, so I've just come back from my gp appointment where i said that i had a hypo while driving without being aware i was hypo. The doc said not to drive until fitness to drive has been assessed by the diabetes team and has referred me for an urgent consultation. Now I've got home and...

Hi, I reapplied with the DVLA for my licence today, and noticed that the online form has now changed - whilst it still has the usual questions about hypo awareness and eyesight, the question around hypo frequency has now changed to read: ‘Have you had an episode of hypoglycaemia (low blood...

Hi all, I have just started on Glimepiride 2mg a day, and have been told by the DSN to contact DVLA and let them know. She said that they only specifically mention needing to inform about insulin, but as Glimepiride has a similar effect I should let them know about this too. My problem comes...

Hi guys, renewal coming up as my 3 year license is soon to be expired. Having a some paranoia over what the outcome will be, so just looking for some reassurance; can you guys post up what boxes you ticked and what the outcome was? Feel like this thread may offer a lot of help people! Cheers guys.

I have recently notified dvla that I have been put onto insulin. I received a letter back yesterday stating I must return my full license in order to now be issued with a three year one. The letter also states my license must be returned within 14 working days otherwise it will automatically be...

Hi guys, Found myself in quite the pickle! I did a short jail term (6 months) in 2016 (stupid messy eBay fraud - didn't kill anyone, ha). During that period, my 4-year short permit driving licence expired. I lost paperwork (and my old plastic licence) during all the upheaval. I think it...

Hello everyone! I submitted an online version of the DIAB1 form last night since my licence needs to be renewed and the question format concerning hypoglycaemia declaration has changed. I last filled out a paper version of the form 3 years ago but was given the option of the online version this...

Without thinking; on a recent visit to my GP I showed her a list of my BG measurements. Some of the measurements listed were 3.5, 3.8 and 3.9 mmol/L. My GP subsequently advised the DVLA that I was prone to hypos without been aware of having a hypo (below 4.0mmol/L) I disregarded these figures...

I'm 27. Type 1 diabetic for 11 years, reapplying for my provisional license. I see a diabetes consultant for my care, and have an annual checkup at the eye hospital to check the condition of my eyes. I've had the forms filled out for ages but was waiting on my eye checkup today before I send...

Just looking for some members own recent experiences regarding a 3 year restricted licence and car insurance. I've a number of policies with various providers and have been on insulin for a few years now and of course a 3 year licence. I have always said that I have had a full UK licence for...

I have had type 1 diabetes since 2008 and shortly after my diagnosis I passed my driving test. I thought I had informed the DVLA of my condition but it appears I had not. I am in the process of filling in the DIAB1 form for a 3 year license but I am worried about not having correctly informed...