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Driving license and type two

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Garybee_2602

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Hi all , I have just been diagnosed with type 2 and started on metformin do I need to inform the DVLA and my insurance company?? Being a newbie I'm not sure where to find all this information or who to ask, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated
 
Garybee_2602 said:
Hi all , I have just been diagnosed with type 2 and started on metformin do I need to inform the DVLA and my insurance company?? Being a newbie I'm not sure where to find all this information or who to ask, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated
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Tell your ins company but no need to tell the DVLA unless you go on insulin.
 
Hi, I drive buses and have had no problems. I have to inform DVLA and renew my licence every 5 years. It takes a little longer to get it back but no problems. Insurance companies have a box to tick which I always tick type 2 dvla aware and again never a problem. You can drive with Type 1 and any medication but there are strict rules regarding hypos which you have to follow.
 
Hi Im type 2 and I have just started on insulin & liraglutide and I've had to inform dvla and my insurance company. I've just received my license back and it has to be renewed in 3 year.
The diabetic nurse told me to check my blood sugar levels before driving because if you have a hypo whilst driving and you crash your insurance is void.
 
I was on tablets for 8 year before this and I never had to inform dvla or my insurance company. But I would double check just to be o the safe side.
 
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