mysteryman
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- Type of diabetes
- Family member
- Treatment type
- I do not have diabetes
I have a close relative who is type 1 and has not had a valid driving licence for at least 2 years and may even be since 2008. He claims he "lost" as in cannot find his licence so he does not know when the 3 year term came up for renewal. He is still driving around on a regular basis including going to diabetic hospital appointments some 45 mile away.
I have been trying to get him to sort it for 2 years but there is always some reason why he cannot send the form off. Im wondering if any of these seem valid.
He says he is waiting for the results of the latest blood test from the doctors, but as he seems to go every 2 weeks how long should this take? Just recently under pressure from me he now says its because he does not think his eyesight is good enough. Do type 1 diabetics get free eye tests and glasses?
Can you get banned from driving as a diabetic and therefore this is why he wont send the form to DVLA? I am concerned as he not only drives himself around but also his 4 year old daughter. I know that he recently had a hypo at home and his wife called the paramedics would this prevent him from getting a licence?
Finally, and sorry for all the questions, he does have a wound on one of his toes which seems to heal and then if it gets too much pressure opens up. It seems to be always bandaged and i know it recieves regular medical attention at a clinic. If it never fully heals would this prevent him getting another licence.
I have been trying to get him to sort it for 2 years but there is always some reason why he cannot send the form off. Im wondering if any of these seem valid.
He says he is waiting for the results of the latest blood test from the doctors, but as he seems to go every 2 weeks how long should this take? Just recently under pressure from me he now says its because he does not think his eyesight is good enough. Do type 1 diabetics get free eye tests and glasses?
Can you get banned from driving as a diabetic and therefore this is why he wont send the form to DVLA? I am concerned as he not only drives himself around but also his 4 year old daughter. I know that he recently had a hypo at home and his wife called the paramedics would this prevent him from getting a licence?
Finally, and sorry for all the questions, he does have a wound on one of his toes which seems to heal and then if it gets too much pressure opens up. It seems to be always bandaged and i know it recieves regular medical attention at a clinic. If it never fully heals would this prevent him getting another licence.