Quick question regarding DVLA

[Willerby12]

Hello - me again - still getting to grips with everything. I noticed that lots of you are talking about notifying DVLA - is this just for insulin users as I was told by the diabetes nurse at my GP surgery that I didnt need to notify DVLA when my diabetes is controlled by tablets? Thanks.

 

[novorapidboi26]

as long as you are not on tablets that can risk hypo your OK...........

 

[margie]

You have to tell the DVLA of any medical condition that could affect your safety behind the wheel.

So any diabetic on insulin needs to inform the DVLA. Any diabetic not on insulin but who suffers hypos also needs to tell the DVLA.

There are other reasons that the DVLA are interested in, epilepsy, some heart conditions, some mental health problems too.

If you try this link then you can find out more information as to when the DVLA expect to be informed.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical.aspx

This link will give you the form you need to fill in

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/MedicalRulesForDrivers/MedicalA-Z/DG_185427

 

[Willerby12]

as long as you are not on tablets that can risk hypo your OK...........

Still understanding & taking everything in. Hypo is the low blood sugar isn't it? Hyper is the high blood suger? I'm on Metformin 500mg (2 x tabs twice a day). Don't seem to get low blood glucose, lowest since being on tabs was 4.1 & that was because had been in the garden & forgot to have lunch!! Naught-ney as my niece would say!!!

 

[Willerby12]

You have to tell the DVLA of any medical condition that could affect your safety behind the wheel.

So any diabetic on insulin needs to inform the DVLA. Any diabetic not on insulin but who suffers hypos also needs to tell the DVLA.

There are other reasons that the DVLA are interested in, epilepsy, some heart conditions, some mental health problems too.

If you try this link then you can find out more information as to when the DVLA expect to be informed.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical.aspx

This link will give you the form you need to fill in

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/MedicalRulesForDrivers/MedicalA-Z/DG_185427

Thank you - have just read that leaflet from DVLA site - looks like I am ok for now.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Just to quote a post from another thread which might be helpful:

Karina not 100% but im sure it is only diabetics on insulin who are at risk of hypoing that need to inform the DVLA,but as a none driver im far from an expert

I found this


Who do I need to inform about my diabetes?

No matter how your diabetes is treated, you must by law inform your insurance company that you have diabetes.
If your diabetes is treated with insulin, you must inform the DVLA.
If you are applying for a driving licence for the first time, and your diabetes is treated with tablets or insulin, you also must inform the DVLA.
You must inform the DVLA if any diabetes complications develop that may affect your ability to drive safely.
If you fail to inform the DVLA or your insurance company then your driving insurance will be invalid.
You do not need to tell the DVLA if you are treated by diet alone or by tablets that do not bring on hypoglycemia. However, if you change from tablets to insulin treatment, then they must be informed.

You do not need to tell the DVLA if you are treated by:
Diet alone
By tablets which carry no risk of hypoglycemia
Non-insulin injectable medication such as Byetta or Victoza (unless you are also on tablets which do carry a risk of hypos)

Tablets which are deemed to carry a risk of hypoglycemia are sulfonylureas and prandial glucose regulators.

 

[Copepod]

inform insurance company

Others have covered DVLA rules - just to reiterate, always best to rely only on DVLA webpages, not other people's interpretations of rules, especially as rules change over time.

Regardless of DVLA situation, everyone with diabetes of any type, who drives, should inform their insurance company - usually all they want to know is whether or not you have informed DVLA, so you have to tell company that you don't need to inform DVLA.