A 48-year-old man with type 1 diabetes treated with insulin admits to having had several episodes of severe hypoglycaemia in the last year, including ...

Question

A 48-year-old man with type 1 diabetes treated with insulin admits to having had several episodes of severe hypoglycaemia in the last year, including one episode while driving that required assistance from a passer-by. He currently holds a Group 1 car licence. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA immediately

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He may continue driving as long as he tests his glucose before driving

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He does not need to notify DVLA as hypoglycaemia is a known risk of insulin

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He should only stop driving if another episode occurs

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He should change to oral hypoglycaemics to continue driving

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

A 48-year-old man with type 1 diabetes treated with insulin admits to having had several episodes of severe hypoglycaemia in the last year, including one episode while driving that required assistance from a passer-by. He currently holds a Group 1 car licence. What is the most appropriate advice?