Driving
Do you know what the law is about driving if you have diabetes? Our resources below give you practical information such as the implications for your car insurance and informing the DVLA that you have type 1 diabetes, as well as potential risks such as having a hypo when you are at the wheel.
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This page explains what you need to know about driving if you have diabetes. It covers practical information such as the implications for your car insurance and whether you should inform the DVLA that you have diabetes, as well as potential risks such as having a hypo when you are at the wheel.
A guide to insulin-treated diabetes and driving. Drivers who have any form of diabetes treated with any insulin preparation must inform the DVLA.
Having diabetes does not mean that you need to give up driving. It does mean that you have a responsibility to inform certain organisations of your condition and plan before you drive or set off on a trip. This leaflet will help you ensure that your driving is safe for yourself and other road users.…
