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Driving on a medical driving licence

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Ray1949

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Hi I am diabetic type 2 and have recently had insulin injections removed from my treatment which is now tablet controlled only. As I drive on a medical licence because of insulin injection do I now need to tell DVLA that I no longer take insulin?
 
I think you need to tell dvla and your insurers of any change in medication
If your tablets are ones that can cause hypos ( sulfonylureas like Gliclazide) the dvla only seem to get routinely involved if you are driving on an hgv licence etc rather than just the normal car / bike licence, you also need to make them aware if you are having hypos where you need assistance while you are on the new meds same as insulin
 
Ray1949 said:
Hi I am diabetic type 2 and have recently had insulin injections removed from my treatment which is now tablet controlled only. As I drive on a medical licence because of insulin injection do I now need to tell DVLA that I no longer take insulin?
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How close are you to the end of the 3yr period (if that's what you're on). Does this mean that you will be applying for an unrestricted license soon. For a smooth transition, give DVLA plenty of time to write to your doc.

Whether or not you 'need' to tell them only you can decide. The conditions of a restricted licence will remain in place until it is cancelled -simply because it is your current licence.
 
Ray1949 said:
Hi I am diabetic type 2 and have recently had insulin injections removed from my treatment which is now tablet controlled only. As I drive on a medical licence because of insulin injection do I now need to tell DVLA that I no longer take insulin?
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Hi @Ray1949 In spite of not having to take anything for Type 1 since 2013 (Kidney/pancreas transplant), the DVLA's computer is foxed by anything which isn't in its tickbox system. Since finding this out in 2005, I have 2 hospital letters to underline that I will not Hypo at the wheel (or any other time) and I shall again write a letter explaining the finer points. Good luck with your endeavour
 
Just contact dvla theyll let u know exactly what to do.....theyll want doctors reports etc and it does take some time....in the meantime u can continue to drive as long as theres no change to your condition
 
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