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<blockquote data-quote="theacatsmother" data-source="post: 149075" data-attributes="member: 27624"><p>Hello Sharon,</p><p></p><p>I'm type 2, but need insulin to control my BG levels when I take a particular medication for another health problem. My licence is restricted to 3 years as a result. Though I've not had a hypo when driving, it has come close on a couple of occasions. You've done the right thing in being frank with the DVLA and I hope your outcome is a happy one. These things can drag on for ages, but try to keep your chin up. Perhaps some relaxation techniques might help you keep the lid on when things get on top of you. And I was amazed at the way "Lorna" went at you. Low blood sugar is the sort of thing that can happen without us realising till the symptoms hit us. If she's not had problems she should count herself lucky.</p><p></p><p>One good thing though, the police didn't immediately arrest you for "Driving under the influence of a drug" which, to my amazement, my DSN told me includes insulin. In the hope you keep your licence, you'll be sure to have a generous snack before you take the dogs for walkies. BTW, I smiled at the way you described having to drive to the walk as you can't walk to the walk and then walk the walk and walk home from the walk. Pure delight!</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry to hear how unhelpful you consultant and GP were. I'm involved in the local DUK branch which has its monthly meetings in the diabetes centre at the local hospital, so I see the consultants nurses and dieticians to chat with in the corridor. Remember that though the consultant's the expert on diabetes he doesn't work for the Drivers Medical Section at the DVLA. He may have heard things but.... And you're having such stress from your GPs practice. I'm lucky, I have a really good practice and GP who's been so helpful over the years. And what nonsense about restricting your test strips. There was a test case in recent years when a group of diabetic patients in North West England took their PCT to court under the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) for restricting the amount of test strips they could have. Their case was that the PCT was discriminating against them by putting on a restriction. The patients won. The case made the BBC news, but I can't remember when it was. I've tried searching on the bbc news website, but so far I've gone through 15 pages of diabetes articles... I'll have another go.</p><p></p><p>Keep going, and write on the forum to ease the stress.</p><p></p><p>Thea</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thinking of you,</p><p></p><p>Thea Cats Mother</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="theacatsmother, post: 149075, member: 27624"] Hello Sharon, I'm type 2, but need insulin to control my BG levels when I take a particular medication for another health problem. My licence is restricted to 3 years as a result. Though I've not had a hypo when driving, it has come close on a couple of occasions. You've done the right thing in being frank with the DVLA and I hope your outcome is a happy one. These things can drag on for ages, but try to keep your chin up. Perhaps some relaxation techniques might help you keep the lid on when things get on top of you. And I was amazed at the way "Lorna" went at you. Low blood sugar is the sort of thing that can happen without us realising till the symptoms hit us. If she's not had problems she should count herself lucky. One good thing though, the police didn't immediately arrest you for "Driving under the influence of a drug" which, to my amazement, my DSN told me includes insulin. In the hope you keep your licence, you'll be sure to have a generous snack before you take the dogs for walkies. BTW, I smiled at the way you described having to drive to the walk as you can't walk to the walk and then walk the walk and walk home from the walk. Pure delight! I'm sorry to hear how unhelpful you consultant and GP were. I'm involved in the local DUK branch which has its monthly meetings in the diabetes centre at the local hospital, so I see the consultants nurses and dieticians to chat with in the corridor. Remember that though the consultant's the expert on diabetes he doesn't work for the Drivers Medical Section at the DVLA. He may have heard things but.... And you're having such stress from your GPs practice. I'm lucky, I have a really good practice and GP who's been so helpful over the years. And what nonsense about restricting your test strips. There was a test case in recent years when a group of diabetic patients in North West England took their PCT to court under the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) for restricting the amount of test strips they could have. Their case was that the PCT was discriminating against them by putting on a restriction. The patients won. The case made the BBC news, but I can't remember when it was. I've tried searching on the bbc news website, but so far I've gone through 15 pages of diabetes articles... I'll have another go. Keep going, and write on the forum to ease the stress. Thea Thinking of you, Thea Cats Mother [/QUOTE]
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