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storma
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Hi you should first of all inform the DVLA about your condition,they will send for a doctors report to allow you to drive 'it is against the law to drive if you do not inform them and in the event of an accident your insurence is null and void.I have had type1 diabietes for 30 years and when i was driving i was issued with a licence that had to be renewed every 3 years after a doctors report on my diabetic management.
Best of luck i hope this helps.
Best of luck i hope this helps.
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Hi Mick and welcome to the forum.
As a type 2 diabetic controlled by diet alone you are NOT required to inform the DVLA or your insurance company. Diabetics only need contact the DVLA if they are insulin controlled, so you need do nothing and can carry on driving as normal
Of course diabetes wont make your motor bike any safer to ride :wink:
As a type 2 diabetic controlled by diet alone you are NOT required to inform the DVLA or your insurance company. Diabetics only need contact the DVLA if they are insulin controlled, so you need do nothing and can carry on driving as normal
Of course diabetes wont make your motor bike any safer to ride :wink:
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Hi Mick
You most likely would be looking to reduce the carbohydrates in your diet until your BGs come down to n acceptable level. You can look on this forum for info on what foods contain carbs that cause big fluctuations and take you our of the range that is considered safe and not likely to cause damage to your organs. For me is bread, cereals, rice, potatoes, root vegetables, fruit, yoghurt,sugar... I now eat plenty of green vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, berries, nuts and seeds. Plenty of planning and a pantry full of satisfying foods and life is good.
Alison
You most likely would be looking to reduce the carbohydrates in your diet until your BGs come down to n acceptable level. You can look on this forum for info on what foods contain carbs that cause big fluctuations and take you our of the range that is considered safe and not likely to cause damage to your organs. For me is bread, cereals, rice, potatoes, root vegetables, fruit, yoghurt,sugar... I now eat plenty of green vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, berries, nuts and seeds. Plenty of planning and a pantry full of satisfying foods and life is good.
Alison
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Welcome to the Forum.
Depending on where your stoma is you will already know which foods you have to eat. Now that you have been diagnosed Type 2 you will also have to watch the carb intake in the foods that you know that you can eat.
For instance, if you have been advised to eat low fibre such as bread and pasta then these have a lot of starchy carbs which will affect your blood sugars. You really need to discuss this with a HCP such as a dietician because of the complexity of the diet.
Depending on where your stoma is you will already know which foods you have to eat. Now that you have been diagnosed Type 2 you will also have to watch the carb intake in the foods that you know that you can eat.
For instance, if you have been advised to eat low fibre such as bread and pasta then these have a lot of starchy carbs which will affect your blood sugars. You really need to discuss this with a HCP such as a dietician because of the complexity of the diet.
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Just a bit of clarification regarding the Driving issue..........
For the latest information....August 2010.....from the DVLA check this link and download the Medical Advice Guide.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/ataglance.aspx
To summarise:
As a Diabetic on diet only or tablets and certain injectable anti Diabetic drugs (Exanatide) you are not required to notify the DVLA. If you have other conditions which are listed in the guide then other criteria may apply. Check carefully.
You are required to inform the DVLA if your Diabetes is controlled by insulin.
In ALL cases, inform your insurance company of your Diabetes immediately and at each renewal and inform them of any changes in your condition or its treatment. Challenge your insurer if you feel you are being discriminated against because of your Diabetes. If you are still not satisfied, switch to another insurance company. There are plenty around who will want your business.......
For the latest information....August 2010.....from the DVLA check this link and download the Medical Advice Guide.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/ataglance.aspx
To summarise:
As a Diabetic on diet only or tablets and certain injectable anti Diabetic drugs (Exanatide) you are not required to notify the DVLA. If you have other conditions which are listed in the guide then other criteria may apply. Check carefully.
You are required to inform the DVLA if your Diabetes is controlled by insulin.
In ALL cases, inform your insurance company of your Diabetes immediately and at each renewal and inform them of any changes in your condition or its treatment. Challenge your insurer if you feel you are being discriminated against because of your Diabetes. If you are still not satisfied, switch to another insurance company. There are plenty around who will want your business.......
