Yo need to read link I put up earlier as it states there is a DVLA requirement to testIf you are not on insulin, there is no DVLA requirement to test prior to driving and every 2 hours thereafter. I still believe those on Glic should test but those are the rules. The disadvantage is not everyone gets strips prescribed but there is also no license restriction to worry about.
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Diabetes treated by Sulphonylureas or Glinide tablets (or both)
Car or motorcycle licence
You don’t need to tell DVLA. Read leaflet INF188/2 to find out more about driving with diabetes.
The difference is the wording.So if that's the case I keep finding documents stating this
Furthermore the DVLA requires some treatment groups to carry out testing for safety reasons (10): Group 1 (cars, motorcycles) and Group 2 (lorries/passenger carrying vehicles) licence holders on insulin are required to carry out appropriate blood glucose monitoring at least twice daily and 2 hourly during a long period of driving using a meter with memory function. Group 1 holders managed by tablets which carry a risk of causing hypoglycaemia (this includes sulphonylureas and prandial glucose regulators) - the DVLA stipulates that it may be appropriate to monitor blood glucose regularly and at times relevant to driving to enable the detection of hypoglycaemia.
Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, metformin 2000mg sr (but not taking them as they play havoc with my insides,
That's the trouble with the internet unfortunately, lots of misleading links and information out there but not all of it correct and up to date. The DVLA often change medical guidelines but you can still find old ones out there. Best to stick with info on DVLA website to be sure. Again, I do actually agree with you and still think those on BG lowering tabs should test ! Take careThat's fair enough, but I have read in other document that if on hypo causing drugs and in an accident and you haven't tested you can be prosecuted for not testing and fit to drive so as I said it is very unlear and vague
Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, metformin 2000mg sr (but not taking them as they play havoc with my insides,
Interesting link and I believe all diabetics, whatever meds, should have access to test strips on prescription. It's not all about driving but everyday living, eating and exercising. There have been numerous petitions but no luck as yet. Unfortunately, it may take something like an accident to happen caused by BG lowering tablets for the current DVLA guidelines to change. As usual, it's down to cost, which is wrong as it's a short term saving but a false economy when you think of the cost of possible complications down the line. The only drawback in the fight for the DVLA rule change to ensure testing for those on tablets is the risk that their licenses will be restricted.No probs mo however getting away from the driving thing a moment this is an interesting link I just found from the IDDT about self testing in type 2
http://iddt.org/about/living-with-diabetes/driving/fight-for-your-test-strips
Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, metformin 2000mg sr (but not taking them as they play havoc with my insides,
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