A 40-year-old woman presents with episodes of palpitations and panic. She describes sweating, tremor and palpitations when she misses meals. She has t...

Question

A 40-year-old woman presents with episodes of palpitations and panic. She describes sweating, tremor and palpitations when she misses meals. She has type 1 diabetes treated with basal-bolus insulin and has had several recent severe hypoglycaemic episodes requiring assistance. She drives a car. What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

She must stop driving and inform the DVLA if she has had two or more severe hypos in the last 12 months

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She can continue driving as long as she checks her glucose before driving

Answer

DVLA notification is only required if she has a seizure

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She must immediately surrender her licence permanently

Answer

Driving is unaffected by hypoglycaemia

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA and hypoglycaemia