Copepod
Much missed Moderator
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
I have to report somewhat easier recent dealings with DVLA. Chronology: Sept 08 Annual Review at Hospital so mentioned to consultant that my licence would expire in Feb 09 and checked it would be OK to list her name; Nov 09 renewal letter & forms from DVLA, took a photocopy & sent back within 2 weeks, emailed consultant to alert her; Dec 09 new licence returned - another 3 years from Feb 09.
I always an element of fear that it won't be renewed for 3 years or at all - totally irrational fear, as no hypoglycaemia due to my careful approach, and it's been renewed with minimal fuss since 1997 (needed medicals at GP when not attending hospital) but consequences of losing licence would be serious, as I couldn't do my job, and partner doesn't drive, so would miss out on a lot of activities.
However, I don't have any other conditions, diabetic complications etc, that could affect driving safety (apart from short sightedness perfectly corrected by contact lenses).
I always an element of fear that it won't be renewed for 3 years or at all - totally irrational fear, as no hypoglycaemia due to my careful approach, and it's been renewed with minimal fuss since 1997 (needed medicals at GP when not attending hospital) but consequences of losing licence would be serious, as I couldn't do my job, and partner doesn't drive, so would miss out on a lot of activities.
However, I don't have any other conditions, diabetic complications etc, that could affect driving safety (apart from short sightedness perfectly corrected by contact lenses).