It's important to be aware
Millions of British drivers with diabetes might be at risk of having their driving licence revoked due to a lesser-known DVLA regulation. In the UK, approximately 4.4 million people are living with diabetes, which is characterised by insufficient insulin production and can lead to symptoms like fatigue and vision changes, eventually escalating to severe health issues including heart disease.
Diabetes UK has warned: "They look at your fitness to drive based on how you treat your diabetes and if you have any diabetes complications. It's really important that you follow these rules as soon as they start applying to you."For example, you should stop driving and contact the DVLA as soon as you find out you have to take insulin for the long term or if you start to develop complications. If you don't, you're breaking the law.
Upon notification, DVLA officials will evaluate whether the individual is fit to continue driving or if their licence should be temporarily withdrawn, with the possibility of reapplication in the future.
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