Hello everyone this is my first post. I am a type 2 and have been since september 2011. I am currently taking 1 x 5mg Saxagliptin and also 2 x 1000mg slow releasing Metformin. I'm also taking statins. My diabetes tablets had been working well, but sisnce the begining of the new year my blood sugars had increased quite alot, so much that it felt like before I was diagnosed with diabetes. ie thirst, going the toilet, eyesight deteriating etc. So I just had a blood test and the doctor confirmed this, he asked me to consider going on gliclazide and said about the constant blood testing due to driving laws. The problem is I do driving for my job! Can anyone shed anymore light on taking gliclazide and its impact on driving. I never really get much information from my doctor as he just seems to type away on his computer and doesnt really give me much information. Also last summer I told him that I never seem to have any energy, he then taps away on his computer and says he was going to make me an appointment with a " tiredness" specialist. But whenever I mention this he allways says does the same thing, I asked him the same today and said have I not heard anything! So can anyone give me any info on Gliclazide and any problems with doctors, also I was thinking I see my normal GP, should I really be seeing a diabetes specialist? Thank you
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I'm on 40mg gliclazide as well as metformin. Gliclazide can cause hypos so testing is advised before driving. You don't have to inform the DVLA if you are on gliclazide when you drive a car - I don't know if this is different for buses/lorries.
Tiredness can have physical causes such as Anaemia, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Underactive Thyroid or running high blood sugar levels. Get yourself tested for these. You won't necessarily get tested for these even if you mention tiredness to your GP.
I was mis-diagnosed with chronic fatigue when I had Vitamin D deficiency.
Tiredness can have physical causes such as Anaemia, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Underactive Thyroid or running high blood sugar levels. Get yourself tested for these. You won't necessarily get tested for these even if you mention tiredness to your GP.
I was mis-diagnosed with chronic fatigue when I had Vitamin D deficiency.
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I think you do have to tell DVLA if you take Gliclazide. Even for cars.
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Have a look at this https://www.diabetes.org.uk/upload/How% ... Upload.pdf
It is only Group 2 licences where you have to inform the DVLA
It is only Group 2 licences where you have to inform the DVLA
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Thanks for clearing that up Denise. I'm quite new to this so appreciate your advice.
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Thanks for clearing that up Denise. I'm quite new to this so appreciate your advice.
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I can confirm that diabetics who are treated by tablets only, do not need to tell the DVLA of their condition if they drive cars or motor cycles.
