Type 1

[Glenn]

Hi to all
Can anyone tell me if i can still drive articulated lorries when diagnosed with type1.

 

[lyndam31]

Hi Glenn you need to (if you havnt done already) contact DVLA, there are restrictions as to what we horrible Diabetics can drive, best to get the correct info

 

[SweetGuy]

If you inject insulin you lose any LGV, PCV, C1 and D1 entitlement and are you restricted to just 3.5 tonne and no more that 8 seats. If you have just been prescribed insulin for the first time you need to contact the DVLA straight away before you drive again.

 

[martindt1606]

I sent my licence to the DVLC when I became type 1 in May. As sweet guy said the new licence came back with just categories B and BE with renewal required in 3 years time....

 

[SweetGuy]

I sent my licence to the DVLC when I became type 1 in May. As sweet guy said the new licence came back with just categories B and BE with renewal required in 3 years time....

It seems that you can now apply to have your C1 entitlement (3.5 to 7.5 tonne) restored if you meet certain conditions.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Living_with_diabetes/Driving/Licence_groups/