This was my understanding too.MaryJ said:Interesting one
Do you think the doc gave you the sheet of paper in error - should have been for a T1 or T2 on other meds?
Surely as a T2 on diet and met you can't be subject to this? We don't even need to advise the DVLA.
So, if it is correct (which can't see it) surely they will HAVE to prescribe them
Mary x
By law you must tell us if any of the following applies:
. You suffer more than one episode of severe hypoglycaemia within the last 12 months. You must also tell us if you or your medical team feel you are at high risk of developing severe hypoglycaemia. For Group 2 drivers (bus/lorry), one episode of severe hypoglycaemia must be reported immediately.
. You develop impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia. (Difficulty in recognising the warning symptoms of low blood sugar).
. You suffer severe hypoglycaemia while driving.
. You need treatment with insulin.
. You need laser treatment or Anti-VEGF treatment to both eyes or in the remaining eye if you have sight in one eye only.
. You have problems with vision in both eyes, or in the remaining eye if you have sight in one eye only. By law, you must be able to read, with glasses or contact lenses if necessary, a car number plate in good daylight at 20.5 metres (67 feet).
. You develop any problems with the circulation, or sensation in your legs or feet which makes it
necessary for you to drive certain types of vehicles only, for example automatic vehicles, or vehicles with a hand operated accelerator or brake.
This must be shown on your driving licence.
. An existing medical condition gets worse or you develop any other condition that may affect your driving safely.
In the interests of road safety, you must be sure that you can safely control a vehicle at all times.
jopar said:The new regulations haven't changed for T2 diabetics who are diet controlled or use oral medication that doesn't increase insulin productions..
I very much suspect what has actually happened is that your surgery has posted the new information to all it's diabetics whether the new regulations effect them or not...
calisto51 said:I think they have circulated the info to all the diabetics in their practice. I know as an insulin user that a consultant or doctor has to ask questions about your hypo control during your review and that information is sent to the DVLA. If you are on insulin you also have a restricted licence that is renewed very three years subject to good hypo control and meeting good visual requirements
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