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I have been on diabetic tablets for many years but need to tell the DVLA I will be taking insulin.
I understand there is a form online that I can fill out. But whilst the DVLA are processing the information once submitted with the up to date information, am I still able to still drive my car?
 
Yes unless you’ve been advised not to or you believe your licence may be revoked based on your answers to the questions
 
When people start on insulin it can take a bit of adjustment to get doses sorted. I think I would want to allow myself a bit of time before I drove when first injecting.
 
SB2015 said:
When people start on insulin it can take a bit of adjustment to get doses sorted. I think I would want to allow myself a bit of time before I drove when first injecting.
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When I started on insulin, my dose was conservatively low so I was happy to drive and did so safely.
We are all different but giving up driving (albeit temporarily) or making major changes to my life would have caused me to have a less health relationship with my diagnosis.
 
helli said:
When I started on insulin, my dose was conservatively low so I was happy to drive and did so safely.
We are all different but giving up driving (albeit temporarily) or making major changes to my life would have caused me to have a less health relationship with my diagnosis.
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I agree Helli that we don’t want to let Diabetes impact our lives unnecessarily, but I avoided driving for the first week after diagnosis as my levels were very unpredictable, but soon knew enough to be confident that I was safe, and popped a jelly baby if in any doubt.
 
I think it’s Section 88 that allows us to drive while our license is being renewed/reviewed for medical reasons

There’s info about driving and diabetes here which may help

Driving and diabetes

For most people with diabetes, driving isn’t a problem, and they can hold a driving licence and carry on driving. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about diabetes and driving. "As someone with diabetes, it's really important that I'm aware of the rules around driving in the UK" - Mim...
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk

As others have said, it’s largely common sense about keeping yourself and other road users safe, and only driving if you are fit to do so.
 
The thing about Section 88 though is that it doesn't extend to any other country, it didn't even when we were in the EU let alone now we ain't - so don't for goodness sake try to drive abroad anywhere (own vehicle or hired) until you get your proper licence in your hand.
 
I have just started on Insulin ( well it’s two months but I still feel like a complete novice). I need to register this with the DVLA so that I can drive. I have completed the DVLA form which seems very straightforward but am nervous of pressing the ‘Send’ button. Is there anything I should be aware of ? What experience have others had of this process?

Do I need to tell my car insurance company too?
 
I think the questions that you have to be careful about how you answer them are the ones about hypos as the wording of them can lead you to answer the question incorrectly and potentially have your licence application refused or prolong the process, so reading through those questions very carefully and asking here for clarification if necessary would be a good idea.

Yes, you also need to inform your insurance company but I think you may be best to wait until your 3 year licence is authorised and then you tell them that you have a medically restricted licence.
 
CathyFP said:
I have just started on Insulin ( well it’s two months but I still feel like a complete novice). I need to register this with the DVLA so that I can drive. I have completed the DVLA form which seems very straightforward but am nervous of pressing the ‘Send’ button. Is there anything I should be aware of ? What experience have others had of this process?
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I can't remember anything that wasn't straightforward with the DVLA due to insulin.
It has always been pretty easy for me. To the extent that my last renewal too less than a week.
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Do I need to tell my car insurance company too?
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Yes although it shouldn't make any difference to the premium you have to pay.
 
Whilst all the talk is of hypoglycemia I think hyperglycaemia deserves a mention. About a decade ago a consultant told me he advises people b at not drive with a BG above 15mmol/l as this can increase tiredness and slow reactions. He also said do not drive over 25 as besides worsening the symptoms already mentioned the risk of blood clots increases! Anyone who regularly has levels that high needs to talk, in the first instance ,to their DSN urgently
 
rebrascora said:
I think the questions that you have to be careful about how you answer them are the ones about hypos as the wording of them can lead you to answer the question incorrectly and potentially have your licence application refused or prolong the process, so reading through those questions very carefully and asking here for clarification if necessary would be a good idea.

Yes, you also need to inform your insurance company but I think you may be best to wait until your 3 year licence is authorised and then you tell them that you have a medically restricted licence.
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Thanks for your help Barbara
 
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