J johnstoc Active Member Messages 29 Location oldham Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin May 22, 2012 #1 Hi All, Just found out I am Insulin dependant, only a couple of weeks back. I've been told that I need to check my BS before I drive, and every 2hrs. They mentioned if the BS was low, I should nt drive. Its a lot to take in and I cant recall if they said below 5 or below 4 BS not to drive. I'll ask next time I see them, but that will be a while. Could anyone confirm what the rules are. Many thanks
Hi All, Just found out I am Insulin dependant, only a couple of weeks back. I've been told that I need to check my BS before I drive, and every 2hrs. They mentioned if the BS was low, I should nt drive. Its a lot to take in and I cant recall if they said below 5 or below 4 BS not to drive. I'll ask next time I see them, but that will be a while. Could anyone confirm what the rules are. Many thanks
J johnstoc Active Member Messages 29 Location oldham Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin May 22, 2012 #2 Found the info Guess I should of looked harder. 5 or less take a snack before driving 4 or less do not drive
Found the info Guess I should of looked harder. 5 or less take a snack before driving 4 or less do not drive
C copepod Well-Known Member Messages 735 Location England; nr fells, dales & moors; not far to coast Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin May 23, 2012 #3 Most importantly, you must inform DVLA and your insurance company. Keep fast acting carbohydrate and testing kit with you in your car at all times. Best not to leave testing kit when you're not in car, as extreme temperatures can prevent it working.
Most importantly, you must inform DVLA and your insurance company. Keep fast acting carbohydrate and testing kit with you in your car at all times. Best not to leave testing kit when you're not in car, as extreme temperatures can prevent it working.