A 42-year-old bus driver with type 2 diabetes controlled on Metformin is started on insulin. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his group 2...

Question

A 42-year-old bus driver with type 2 diabetes controlled on Metformin is started on insulin. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his group 2 (bus/lorry) licence?

Accepted Answer

He must stop group 2 driving and inform DVLA; relicensing is subject to strict criteria

Answer

No change is needed; insulin does not affect driving status

Answer

He may continue driving if he checks his glucose only once daily

Answer

He must stop all driving permanently

Answer

Insulin therapy has no implications for hypoglycaemia risk

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Diabetes and driving (group 2)

A 42-year-old bus driver with type 2 diabetes controlled on Metformin is started on insulin. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his group 2 (bus/lorry) licence?