A 54-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes on Metformin and Gliclazide has had two episodes of severe hypoglycaemia in the last year, both r...

Question

A 54-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes on Metformin and Gliclazide has had two episodes of severe hypoglycaemia in the last year, both requiring assistance from his partner. He holds a Group 1 driving licence and drives regularly. What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving and the DVLA?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify the DVLA because of recurrent severe hypoglycaemia

Answer

He can continue to drive without informing anyone

Answer

He should stop driving for 1 week only

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He must surrender his licence permanently

Answer

He should only avoid driving at night

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