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T2 driving question

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DylansDad

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Hi

I appreciate that this topic may have been extensively discussed and I have followed some of the threads but ....

I found this

http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/healt ... 0questions

which states

Therefore, you should always:

check your blood glucose before you start a long journey
not drive with a blood glucose level of less than 4mmol/litre
not drive for more than two hours without stopping for a snack
keep glucose tablets where you can reach them quickly
keep some kind of carbohydrate, such as sweets and a sugary drink, in the car

These are clearly common sense, but is this a legal requirement ? (I presume that plod could always go for 'due care & attention' anyway)

The reason I'm asking is that I drive a lot with work and wonder how my employer would react if I was unable/unwilling to go to site owing to low glucose levels and what (if any) protection I would have within employment law. (I have informed local management and Occupational Health)

In wider terms, could this requirement/recommendation be used to encourage my GP to fund test strips ?

Just a thought
 
Current advice is here:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/ataglance.aspx
The section on T2 with oral medications says.
Must not have had more than one episode of hypoglycaemia requiring the assistance of another person within the preceding 12 months. It may be appropriate to monitor blood glucose regularly and at times relevant to driving to enable the detection of hypoglycaemia. Must be under regular medical review.
If the above requirements and all of those set out in the attached information on INF188/2 are met, DVLA does not require notification.
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The INFI188/2 goes into more detail describing the symptoms of hypoglycaemia and the problems it may create when driving. However it doesn't give specific advice about when and how often to test when driving.

In contrast the section on people treated with insulin gives detailed advice
You must always carry your glucose meter and blood glucose strips with you. You must check your blood glucose before driving and every two hours whilst you are driving.
• In each case if your blood glucose is 5.0mmol/l or less, take a snack. If lt is less than 4.0mmol/l or you feel hypoglycaemic, do not drive.
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plus more info on what to do in the case of a hypo, testing every 2 hours etc.

, keeping glucose and meter in the car etc.
 
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