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Applying for your driving license and T2

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pickledpepper2

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So what exactly is the situation with regards to applying for a driving license and having T2? What is the decision making process at the DVLA? What do they ask for/need (i.e. Hba1c etc.) to make the decision?

How about insurance? Is it more expensive for t2s?

Experiences/knowledge appreciated.
 
When applying for a driving license, it's not so much whether you're T1 or T2, it's how it's controlled. If it is with diet & exercise, no need to tell them. If you take insulin or certain drugs that may cause hypo's, you need to let them know. Go to DVLA website and more info is there, along with forms. As for car ins, you need to tell them but mine never went up. I read somewhere that because diabetes is a disability, it's against the law to penalise you, as long as DVLA confirm you are safe to drive. Basically, if you can control your diabetes then driving is ( generally ) not a problem. Maybe someone can post links to DVLA for you, I'm useless with computers lol !
 
You don't need to tell the DVLA if its for a car or motorcycle and you are on diet/exercise or any tablets. The only requirement is to tell them if you are on insulin.
But you must tell your insurance company. The premiums won't go up but they must be informed. Same as if you have travel insurance they need to be told of any illness.



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