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Drs. and the DVLA.

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The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists have clarified some of the questions that Drs. have been asking about their role in the matter of Driving and Hypos.

1.....What is a reportable hypo?

2.....What if people do not report their hypos?

3.....What about unconfirmed hypos?

4.....What about hypo unawareness?

5.....Drs. responsibility if patient continues to drive when they are not fit to do so.

6.....What about Type 2?

http://www.iddt.org/about/living-with-d ... eing-advis
 
I'm going to bump this up as it may be relevant to many forum members.
 
It is stated that the greatest risk of hypos on sulphonylureas is in the first 3 months of treatment so ‘it would seem sensible to maintain current practice and only encourage extra testing in peole who are starting treatment,
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a good clear explaination catherine - though the above extract is disapointing - I have been on glic for almost 3 years and although I don't drive I have tight control and am very often in the very low 4's - if I was a driver i wouldn't be comfortable driving at that and I think this sends out the wrong message to those on sulphonylureas who drive
 
Hi lovinglife,
I emailed IDDT yesterday concerning something that I thought was relevant and needing clarifying in the article and was surprised at the quick response I go from a lovely lady.
I would urge anyone who is not sure about anything in the article to get in touch with them.
 
So don't tell your doctor and don't call an ambulance - is that what we're effectively saying, as a driving license is pretty much critical for most people who have one?
 
I'm going to push hard at DUK,to encourage more carb control from patients since it's been shown that low dose carbs and low dose medication leads to fewer hypos. People who find carb restriction difficult for the sake of their health, might achieve it for the sake of their driving license.
Hana
 
Good article Catherine
 
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