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driving license

  1. CaliUberDriver

    Provisional Licenses

    Hey, I'm a student with Type 1 Diabetes, and I'm finding it a bit unwieldy to carry my passport everywhere for ID - most of my friends have provisional licenses, but I've heard they're not easy to get with diabetes from some people. It is quite a lot of money to apply, and I don't want to waste...
  2. C

    Diabetic retinopathy, second opinion and driving license

    Hi, this is my first post to the forum and hoping I can find some info. Basically my partner has been diagnosed with retinopathy, he is to receive laser treatment to both eyes in 2 weeks time. I have a few things I want to ask and see if anyone has experienced as I am really worried about. He...
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    ‘We need more information and support about driving rules when you have diabetes’

    Hello everyone! Do you know your rights when it comes to driving and diabetes? Why does it make a difference, what do you have to tell the DVLA about and when, what blood sugar level can you drive at, what happens if you drive for a living and can’t anymore, and who can help support you with...
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    Driving License revoked

    :):)Newbie here. I'm 55 and have been diabetic since the age of 7. I have just had my license revoked after my DVLA check up at Spec Savers, totally shell shocked. I'm self employed and need car to get to work and as I live out in the country this is proving very difficult. I've had laser...
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