A 50-year-old lorry driver with type 1 diabetes treated with basal-bolus insulin asks about driving. He has had no severe hypoglycaemic episodes in th...

Question

A 50-year-old lorry driver with type 1 diabetes treated with basal-bolus insulin asks about driving. He has had no severe hypoglycaemic episodes in the last year. What is the most appropriate advice regarding DVLA notification for his Group 2 licence (bus/lorry)?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA because he uses insulin

Answer

No need to notify DVLA if well controlled

Answer

He only needs to notify DVLA if he has a severe hypo while driving

Answer

He can continue driving and notify DVLA at his next licence renewal

Answer

DVLA notification is required only for oral hypoglycaemic agents

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Diabetes and driving (DVLA)

A 50-year-old lorry driver with type 1 diabetes treated with basal-bolus insulin asks about driving. He has had no severe hypoglycaemic episodes in the last year. What is the most appropriate advice regarding DVLA notification for his Group 2 licence (bus/lorry)?