Driving with diabetes

Changes to the law on driving with insulin-treated diabetes were implemented in November 2011, through the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2011. These changes make it possible for an insulin-treated diabetic to hold a Group 2 driving licence, as long as the condition is properly controlled and monitored. In particular, applicants must use a glucose meter with a memory function and must attend an annual review by a consultant diabetologist, with at least three months of blood glucose readings stored on the meter.

More information is available from the HSE website at: www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/personnel/medicalfitness.htm.