A 58-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes treated with basal-bolus Insulin asks about driving. He has had two severe hypoglycaemic episodes...

Question

A 58-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes treated with basal-bolus Insulin asks about driving. He has had two severe hypoglycaemic episodes requiring third-party assistance in the last year. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his Group 1 (car) driving licence?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA because of recurrent severe hypoglycaemia

Answer

He can continue to drive provided he carries glucose in the car

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He should only avoid driving at night

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No need to inform DVLA as episodes occurred at home

Answer

He should stop driving permanently regardless of future control

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules – insulin-treated diabetes

A 58-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes treated with basal-bolus Insulin asks about driving. He has had two severe hypoglycaemic episodes requiring third-party assistance in the last year. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his Group 1 (car) driving licence?