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Driving licence

pollyr

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Type of diabetes
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Hi
I will be 70 yrs old this year and my current 3 year licence expires. I am taking insulin and my BS control is good with no particular problems but am very worried in case I don't get it renewed. Have other members found any difficulties with renewal. I am T2 and have had no problems in the past with renewal but concerned cos of my age.

Thank you
Polly
 
I'm sure you'll be fine.

The DVLA would only revoke your license providing that you're a danger or hazard whilst on the road.

You can check the DIAB1 form to make sure that you meet all the requirements.

Providing that you aren't experiencing excessive bouts of hypoglycemia, have sound vision and are hypo aware then the DVLA should be happy enough.

Age shouldn't matter providing that you're physically able.

Grant
 
Hi Grant
Thank you for your reply. I have completed this form in the past and it was fine. Just that I read somewhere recently that electronic records of blood sugar testing should be made available if required. I check my BS AM and PM and also before I drive the car, but I haven't kept records other than manual or via my meter.
Cheers Polly
 
pollyr said:
, but I haven't kept records other than manual or via my meter.
Cheers Polly
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Your usual meter memory of 500 tests will take 3months (~93days) @~5.37 tests/day, so should be OK
What is your meter?
 
Hi and thanku for the information. My meter is an Aga Matrix Jazz. I must read up on it. Must confess it isn't as easy as the contour which I used for ages.
Polly
 
pollyr said:
Hi and thanku for the information. My meter is an Aga Matrix Jazz. I must read up on it. Must confess it isn't as easy as the contour which I used for ages.
Polly
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according to the bumf it has a1,865 Test Memory, so that should suffice
 
Perhaps I am worrying unnecessarily but has anyone actually lost their driving licence with a few low BS meter results. My last HBA1c result was 7.3 which seems to be well controlled. Has anyone on the forum had any problems with DVLA.
 
As long as you are hypo aware, no the rules for driving and haven't needed assistance during the last 12 months during a hypo (that is you couldn't deal with it without help) then you'll be fine
 
From memory they also they or insurance companies like you to test and be over 5 before you drive. Worth thinking about.
 
LincolnLizzie said:
From memory they also they or insurance companies like you to test and be over 5 before you drive. Worth thinking about.
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I think this is an approach that should be a rule of thumb for everybody regardless of insurance provider.
 
If your GP or consultant says you can drive then you should be fine. I am type 2 and I still drive,just make sure you eat something before driving and have something in the car in case.
 
I am 83. T2 on Metformin 2x500 and LCD and have had no problems so far.
 
Hi Everyone
Thank you for all your posts which gave me loads to consider and am pleased to tell you all that I have been given my licence for a further three years which is great news for me. I wasn't sure if reaching the big 70 would be a problem. In response to Lizzie's post I have always made sure that my BS is over 5 before I drive and agree with her that it is essential.
 
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