Driving in the UK and diabetes type 1?

I've only been asked if I have it controlled well and if I can feel a hypoglycemic event coming on in time to eat something. Of course that was in Texas and they used to allow drinking beer while driving in Texas back in 1992. Someone in a coma might actually drive better than most Texans.

Really shouldn't be a problem.

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Depends what state you are in. Ask the DMV. You will probably be asked if you have any medical condition that impedes your driving, and you should answer honestly. Controlled diabetes has no effect on driving. They may ask you about specific conditions. If your diabetes is bad enough that you want to make it an issue, say if you want a handicapped sticker, then yes, you will have to jump through some hoops. If not, the issue is usually invisible to the DMV. Just make sure you don't have a hypo during the test!

You will need to declare this to the DVLA and they will send out forms for you to complete regarding tests and insulin information and also for your permission to contact your consultant for information to check what your long term control is. I have been Type 1 Diabetic now for nearly 10 years and have a Restricted 5 year driving licence. I don't have to re-test every 5 years, but the DVLA write to my doctors for a health check before they re-issue me a new licence. It's a bit messy to get all the info together to start with but once it's done, it's done.

He should be able to drive without a problem. I don't believe that it is legal to discriminate against him unless there is the issue of blindness or loss of his mental faculties. My mother is a diabetic and she has her own car. She went to work up to her retirement commuting 50 miles each day. As long as she feel up to driving she shouldn't be pestered by anyone about her condition. We keep an eye on her when the fatique is great, as should anyone with a mother that is up in her age. But not at all should you be prohibiting him from driving his car. You make me want to cry. How could you be so heartless?

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Driving with Diabetes?

Having diabetes does not mean you cannot drive a car or a motorbike. Given that your diabetes is well controlled, and you doctor states that you are safe to drive, there is no reason why you cannot have or hang on to a driving licence.

Nonetheless, you may need to let your insurance company and the Driving and Vehicle Licence Agency (DVLA) know that you have diabetes.

Who do I need to inform about my diabetes?

No matter how your diabetes is treated, you must by law inform your insurance company that you have diabetes.

If your diabetes is treated with insulin, you must inform the DVLA.

If you are applying for a driving licence for the first time, and your diabetes is treated with tablets or insulin, you also must inform the DVLA.

You must inform the DVLA if any diabetes complications develop that may affect your ability to drive safely.

If you fail to inform the DVLA or your insurance company then your driving insurance will be invalid.

You do not need to tell the DVLA if you are treated by diet alone or by tablets that do not bring on hypoglycemia. However, if you change from tablets to insulin treatment, then they must be informed.

You do not need to tell the DVLA if you are treated by:

Diet alone

By tablets which carry no risk of hypoglycemia

Non-insulin injectable medication such as Byetta or Victoza (unless you are also on tablets which do carry a risk of hypos)

Tablets which are deemed to carry a risk of hypoglycemia are sulfonylureas and prandial glucose regulators.

Unless you have other complications or reasons that may affect your ability to drive. For information on the current DVLA guidelines, please visit the official DVLA and Direct.gov.uk websites.

For more information about informing the DVLA, DVLA guidelines and the current medical rules for UK drivers, please visit: Direct.gov.uk: Medical rules for drivers

No I'm diabetic and as long as the sugar levels are controlled it should be fine, if its high or low it is dangerous.