Is this right?

[Grogg1]

My BIL is type 2 and just been put on insulin. He's late 60s and recently been diagnosed with a heart problem and is on medication for that including warfin.

His BG was in mid 20s so they moved him to an insulin injection - I think it's once a day. He's been told to check his BG just once a day in the morning.

He is still driving so I asked him if he's checking before he drives but as family around convo changed.

If he's on insulin shouldn't he be checking more than once a day.

 

[Bubbsie]

My BIL is type 2 and just been put on insulin. He's late 60s and recently been diagnosed with a heart problem and is on medication for that including warfin.

His BG was in mid 20s so they moved him to an insulin injection - I think it's once a day. He's been told to check his BG just once a day in the morning.

He is still driving so I asked him if he's checking before he drives but as family around convo changed.

If he's on insulin shouldn't he be checking more than once a day.

Grogg... just found this for you...it might help

• If you are on insulin, you must tell the DVLA (in the UK) or DVA (Northern Ireland).

• Your licence will then be renewed every one, two, or three years.

• Any changes to your condition or treatment which occur between renewals (e.g complications which might affect your ability to drive safely) should be reported when they happen.

• Drivers who are under medical supervision by a doctor do not need to notify if insulin is used for a temporary period only (less than three months, or for gestational diabetes less than three months after delivery) unless they have problems with hypos/severe hypos/hypo unawareness.

The licensing agencies are trying to ensure you are safe on the road. They will be concerned if you are unable to recognise or self-treat your hypos.

If you are on insulin, check your blood glucose within two hours before getting behind the wheel and every two hours whilst driving. The DVLA also recommend that this is appropriate for people treated with Sulphonylureas or Glinides

I would also presume he is required to advise his insurers...if there were an accident (god forbid) he may not be covered

 

[Bubbsie]

Grogg...just thought he will need to advise his insurers...in the event of an accident...he may not be covered...and (don't want to worry you too much)...he could find himself in trouble with the authorities for not declaring a change in his circumstances...better to check first...he may have done all he is required to...but...just kept it quiet...so I would say yes...if driving he should be checking his BG more than one...unless he is exempted if only taking it for a temporary period (three months) under a doctors supervision...hope that helps.

 

[Grogg1]

Grogg...just thought he will need to advise his insurers...in the event of an accident...he may not be covered...and (don't want to worry you too much)...he could find himself in trouble with the authorities for not declaring a change in his circumstances...better to check first...he may have done all he is required to...but...just kept it quiet...so I would say yes...if driving he should be checking his BG more than one...unless he is exempted if only taking it for a temporary period (three months) under a doctors supervision...hope that helps.

Thanks I did tell my sister this so hope she has told him.

He's in quite a low place due to heart condition and he's been having treatment for diabetes related eye problems for last year.

I've told him I low carb to help control my BG but he never took that on board as he's been type 2 a number of years with increasing medication and he was confident medication was helping him. His recent high BG have been attributed to his new medication for his heart condition.

 

[Bubbsie]

Thanks I did tell my sister this so hope she has told him.

He's in quite a low place due to heart condition and he's been having treatment for diabetes related eye problems for last year.

I've told him I low carb to help control my BG but he never took that on board as he's been type 2 a number of years with increasing medication and he was confident medication was helping him. His recent high BG have been attributed to his new medication for his heart condition.

Blimey Grogg he's definitely between a rock & a hard place at the moment...understandably he's feeling down if his diabetes has progressed...if you can convince him to lower those carbs...try to adjust his routine...he may be able to reduce his levels...reduce the medication in time...members here have done that...he needs encouragement...maybe now is not the right time...he might need a few days to get his head round it...but...definitely must address the driving situation ASAP...good luck.

 

[mikeyB]

From what you say, Grogg, he will also need to inform DVLA about the eye problems as well. What they are mainly concerned about is corrected visual acuity and visual fields. Sorry to add to your woes.

 

[Grogg1]

From what you say, Grogg, he will also need to inform DVLA about the eye problems as well. What they are mainly concerned about is corrected visual acuity and visual fields. Sorry to add to your woes.

No thats fine I need to talk to my sister when no one else around .

 

[VICTOR HILL]

great hbac1
i drive i test 5/10 mins before drive i my mind 2 hours before is very bad advice as most people will tell you BLOOD SUGARS CAN CHANGE FAST LIKE TODAY
FOOT BALL halftime high bs 14 stress of a busy and tough game and this is only watching the local derby norfolk /suffolk 2 hours later check bs 7.5
drive 45 mins home small kit kat before leaving got home test before tea 6.5 as 4 30 has always for 60 years been my low time as the insulin 4/5 hours peak keep smiling and well vic

 

[Grogg1]

So.................. DVLA & insurers have been told 🙂

Not sure I've convinced them about importance of testing more than once a day

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

So.................. DVLA & insurers have been told 🙂

Not sure I've convinced them about importance of testing more than once a day

Well done Grogg. Amazed his clinic didn’t go through all this when starting on insulin! DVLA requires BG checks before driving and every 2hours on long journeys. Effective self-management would benefit from structured test/review/adjust BG checking I would think.

 

[Grogg1]

Well done Grogg. Amazed his clinic didn’t go through all this when starting on insulin! DVLA requires BG checks before driving and every 2hours on long journeys. Effective self-management would benefit from structured test/review/adjust BG checking I would think.

I've been trying to advocate to him the value of low carb diet since I was diagnosed but to no avail!! I think he thinks I'm like a vegan trying to convert everyone to eat a meal that no has caused no suffering to an animal!!!

 

[Grogg1]

They think his heart problem is a hereditary issue and he's been fortunate in suffering no effect till now but has been that his children/grandchildren need to be checked.