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<blockquote data-quote="Lazybones" data-source="post: 1353824" data-attributes="member: 85347"><p>A similar question came up some time ago which I answered then and was rebuked in my reply. I re-checked what I had posted with the DVLA and found that I was indeed correct in my reply.</p><p>Basically any driver, whether they are Type 1, Type 2 or whatever other Type needs to inform the DVLA that they are diabetic and also tell them what medications they are being prescribed. Generally if the medication ie: Insulin, Glicazide or whatever the medication is that lowers the B/G level and can 'POSSIBLY' induce a likely Hypo (Irrespective of whether the individual is Type 1, Type 2 or whatever) they will then be advised as to what their legal requirements are that enable them to remain driving and complying with the UK statory law.</p><p>In general 'Diet control alone', orMefrormin medications will not cause their B/G to drop down to a Hypo level.. However in ALL instances every driver is advised to also notify their Insurance Company to the fact that they are classified as diabetic and are considered 'Safe' to continue driving as per the DVLA notification.</p><p>Many individuals fail to notify either theDVLA and/or their Insurance Company which could under certain cercumstance i.e. an accident (not the diabetic's fault) invalidate their insurance, and Insurance Companies have been know to use this as a loophole in settling any claim.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lazybones, post: 1353824, member: 85347"] A similar question came up some time ago which I answered then and was rebuked in my reply. I re-checked what I had posted with the DVLA and found that I was indeed correct in my reply. Basically any driver, whether they are Type 1, Type 2 or whatever other Type needs to inform the DVLA that they are diabetic and also tell them what medications they are being prescribed. Generally if the medication ie: Insulin, Glicazide or whatever the medication is that lowers the B/G level and can 'POSSIBLY' induce a likely Hypo (Irrespective of whether the individual is Type 1, Type 2 or whatever) they will then be advised as to what their legal requirements are that enable them to remain driving and complying with the UK statory law. In general 'Diet control alone', orMefrormin medications will not cause their B/G to drop down to a Hypo level.. However in ALL instances every driver is advised to also notify their Insurance Company to the fact that they are classified as diabetic and are considered 'Safe' to continue driving as per the DVLA notification. Many individuals fail to notify either theDVLA and/or their Insurance Company which could under certain cercumstance i.e. an accident (not the diabetic's fault) invalidate their insurance, and Insurance Companies have been know to use this as a loophole in settling any claim. [/QUOTE]
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