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Type 2 Is it true

James1968

James1968

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
If you are type 2 and have to go onto insulin that you should tell DVLA

Thanks Jim......
 
You should tell DVLA if you are on any medication likely to induce hypoglycemia or impair your driving. If you have a road accident and have low blood sugar ( their guidelines suggest 5.0mmols) and they haven't been told about your medication they will have your license and you may have a really hard time trying to get it back.
 
I understand the 'rules' - and it's very important to ensure nothing can invalidate your insurance, but in practice I wonder how it works?

Has anyone involved in an accident had their bloods tested? Maybe they do if it's a major accident?
 
PenfoldAPD said:
Accordingly the gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving you have to tell them if your diabetes is treated with insulin.

It will be interesting to know how many people do?
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The website says you need to contact them if ...
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. ​

So this can also apply to people on Sulphonylureas drugs (like Gliclazide) as well as Insulin if you have experienced more than one severe hypo in the last 12 months.
 
PenfoldAPD said:
I understand the 'rules' - and it's very important to ensure nothing can invalidate your insurance, but in practice I wonder how it works?

Has anyone involved in an accident had their bloods tested? Maybe they do if it's a major accident?
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I don't think that they test your blood as this might have civil liberty implications. They can however ask to see your blood test meter. I think that the whole thing about it is that if there is any doubt whatsoever then they are likely to suspend your driving license. They scare the proverbial out of me since they wield a fair chunk of clout, appear highly bureaucratic and also appear extremely intransigent. All of thees ingredients make for a cake that is toxic to diabetic drivers.
 
Your doctor can tell them (not sure they automatically do) but legally they can.
 
The reason for telling the DVLA and them reducing the length of your license with a requirement for your doc to confirm you are ok to drive, is for safety reasons.
Apart from ignorance, I cannot understand why someone would not want to ensure they are sage when driving.
I have had this reduced driving license for 15 years which needs o be renewed every 3 years. It has not impacted my driving or my insurance.
 
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There are a number of conditions for which you need to inform DVLA and your insurance co. My husband has a pace maker and has been issued with a letter from DVLA to say that they are content that he retains his licence provided he attends all of the relevant hospital checks. He was not covered by insurance until he had the letter
 
I had to inform thevdvla but had no problems with insurance I'd rather be safe but understand if you drive for a living Tec it could be difficult
 
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