A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin reports frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia while driving. He admits occasionally ignoring ...

Question

A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin reports frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia while driving. He admits occasionally ignoring low glucose readings. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He must notify DVLA and must not drive until glucose control is stable

Answer

No specific driving advice is needed

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He should only drive short distances

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He should stop insulin and switch to oral agents without informing DVLA

Answer

He can continue driving if he carries sweets in the car

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules in insulin-treated diabetes with hypoglycaemia

A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin reports frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia while driving. He admits occasionally ignoring low glucose readings. What is the most appropriate advice?