When to contact DVLA?

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Ellowyne

Ellowyne

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I have been diagnosed some 7 months now. However, as some of you might know, I have tried Metformin & Gliclazide (Gliclazide sencond time around not good!) But, I have not been on any medication long term, only a few days maximum and I become very unwell. The thing is, as I am not, at this time on any medication, when would I need to inform DVLA of my Diabetes?

Please don't tell me I should of long ago....will I get into trouble?

I am in receipt of Disabilty and am just about to get my mobility car soon...what should I do? Will I not be able to drive?

A very, very worried Ellowyne :(
 
hi sweetie...I thought it was only if you were insulin dependant X
 
Thank you Am, Yes, I checked there and it states on the DirectGov page that if you are on Tablets/Diet alone that you do not have to inform the DVLA. However, when I looked on the Diabetes Uk link it said that I did need to inform the DVLA....Here is the link

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/driving-with-diabetes.html

Now I am confused and worried about my mobilty car...it's my legs!
 
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ummm checked out link...it is confusing...i would go with DVLA as its their rules however a phone call for advice..ie you dont have to give your info straight away might save all the worrying
good luck
amx
 
ANything to do with a government department is confusing!!!

Good luck one and all:D
 
Ellowyne said:
Thank you Am, Yes, I checked there and it states on the DirectGov page that if you are on Tablets/Diet alone that you do not have to inform the DVLA. However, when I looked on the Diabetes Uk link it said that I did need to inform the DVLA....Here is the link

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/driving-with-diabetes.html

Now I am confused and worried about my mobilty car...it's my legs!
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Check the date on the DUk site and on the DVLA site - last time I looked DUK hadn't updated their advice when DVLA issued revised guidance
 
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