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<blockquote data-quote="Sweet3x" data-source="post: 10251" data-attributes="member: 8101"><p>In reference to HGV drivers, and those that can't understand why Diabetics can't be one. Yes, diabetics aren't allowed hgv licences - due to the very real risk of hypos - imagine that 32ton truck plowing towards your car, with the driver having a hypo and not able to concentrate on how to stop, or avoid you. I did want to be an hgv driver, when I was younger (I also wanted to join the airforce, and become a dog handler), because I wanted to travel around the world and this seemed an idea way to do it. But looking at the risks involved, it was pretty obvious why it wasn't allowed.</p><p></p><p>There are plenty of jobs we can do. In fact, we're not restricted by very many at all, when you come to think about it. And those that we are restricted from doing are all related to the safety factor for people around. When facing a dangerous situation or handling dangerous machinery, I for one would prefer to know that the person doing the job is 100% in control of all their abilities, all the time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sweet3x, post: 10251, member: 8101"] In reference to HGV drivers, and those that can't understand why Diabetics can't be one. Yes, diabetics aren't allowed hgv licences - due to the very real risk of hypos - imagine that 32ton truck plowing towards your car, with the driver having a hypo and not able to concentrate on how to stop, or avoid you. I did want to be an hgv driver, when I was younger (I also wanted to join the airforce, and become a dog handler), because I wanted to travel around the world and this seemed an idea way to do it. But looking at the risks involved, it was pretty obvious why it wasn't allowed. There are plenty of jobs we can do. In fact, we're not restricted by very many at all, when you come to think about it. And those that we are restricted from doing are all related to the safety factor for people around. When facing a dangerous situation or handling dangerous machinery, I for one would prefer to know that the person doing the job is 100% in control of all their abilities, all the time. [/QUOTE]
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