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Rita Marley

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Hi
I am T 2 who is about to go onto insulin - once a day to start with. I work for a voluntary service driving ambulances. Does anyone know the legal requirements regarding this?
 
HI there,

I'm T1 (and obviously on insulin). I lost my category D and D1 on diagnosis. I have heard that 'non-voluntary' ambulance drivers can keep their C1 licence (to note: C1 needed to drive ambulances - people on insulin can apply for a C1 if diabetes 'well-controlled'.) if diagnosed as insulin-dependent. On the other hand, I've been banned from driving buses and mini-buses - anything over 9 seats, I think. Anything which involves carrying others....

You might find, since you're already in the role, if you can prove you can control your diabetes, you may be allowed to continue. Its a grey area.

If you can't continue your role, welcome to the club......if you're on insulin you're branded as a danger on the roads, regardless.
 
Diabetes UK is pretty useless on some things, but they do know the law. Ask them and you will get the definitive answer.
 
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