I'm type 2 diabetic, currently taking Metformin and Gliclazide,

[Taffhos]

I'm type 2 diabetic, currently taking Metformin and Gliclazide, I understand that there are restrictions placed on HGV and PCV Licences when on this type of medication, (licences only valid for 1, w or 3 years) are there any alternatives that do not place restrictions on your licence?, my doctor/diabetic nurse has told me not to test my blood sugar as provided I take the medications I will be fine, however I worry about my licence as it is my livelihood

I am 57, and overweight, however I do not drink and have never smoked


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[CollieBoy]

Ask your doc/DN if they will indemnify you indefinitely for the loss of earnings when their advice causes you to lose your licence! When on Glic you should be testing at least every 2 hrs when driving.

 

[mine]

i think the doctor is right. at 57 the doctor worried that patient goes into hypo.

 

[Taffhos]

I might add that I was diagnosed 8 years ago, I have never had a hypo where I have needed assistance


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[FurryCub]

Check
https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving
That'll give you the most up to date details.
But in summary, if driving lorries while taking a sulphonylurea you must inform dvla. You must test twice daily and when driving, but as a bonus you must have sweets in your vehicle.

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[this is too difficult]

I'm type 2 diabetic, currently taking Metformin and Gliclazide, I understand that there are restrictions placed on HGV and PCV Licences when on this type of medication, (licences only valid for 1, w or 3 years) are there any alternatives that do not place restrictions on your licence?, my doctor/diabetic nurse has told me not to test my blood sugar as provided I take the medications I will be fine, however I worry about my licence as it is my livelihood

I am 57, and overweight, however I do not drink and have never smoked


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[this is too difficult]

How can you know the medication is working without testing?

 

[Taffhos]

It's definitely working, without it I would be a mess within 24 hours, my 3 monthly (HbA1c) is normally around 4.5


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