Diabetes Licence Renewal

[Hoover.]

Any one any idea what is involved and how to go about this.

My lisence expires in the next few months and I need to get it renewed.

Is it down to me to contact the DVLA or they contact me ?????

Do I have to undertake a medical / a questionaire / doctors letter...

Anyone have any experince, as this is the firts time I've had to renew my lisence


Cheers

Hoover

[moreymach]

Ive been doing this for the last 15 years.

DVLA should be writing to you within the next month or so. Theres a questionaire you have to fill in basically asking if anything has changed with your condition and an authorisation for them to contact your doctor to confirm all is in order. Its no big deal and your new licence normally turns up in good time.

If you havnt had anything from DVLA 6 weeks or so before the current licence runs out Id be inclined to call them. Once they 'forgot' to write to me and I only noticed a couple or weeks before my old one ran out.

[Hoover.]

thanks, everything I needed to know...... a little a bit of knowledge is all I needed

[moreymach]

[WildCat]

Hoover. said:

Any one any idea what is involved and how to go about this. My lisence expires in the next few months and I need to get it renewed. Is it down to me to contact the DVLA or they contact me ????? Do I have to undertake a medical / a questionaire / doctors letter... Anyone have any experince, as this is the firts time I've had to renew my lisence Cheers Hoover

Und Liebchen - probably saying what you do already - but we read of TO in Manchester who ended up assisting a hypo-sufferer by giving him his prawn sandwiches - ist not resulted in GMP having Glucose tablet in kit in case...Ist something to bear in mind

Und also - guard agains hyper by ensuring correct insulin dose und meals per doctor's instruction

Und always make sure the meter check doo-dah ist to hand too ...

But am saying what you probably already know... Mad Doc has posted some helpful advice on Paul's safespeed site in past.

[Davel]

You normally write to the DVLA when diagnosed - mine was 5 years ago.

You are supposed to write again if you go from no medication to some medication and especially if you go onto insulin injections or your condition changes significantly.

Keep copies of all correspondence.

[WildCat]

Davel said:

You normally write to the DVLA when diagnosed - mine was 5 years ago. You are supposed to write again if you go from no medication to some medication and especially if you go onto insulin injections or your condition changes significantly. Keep copies of all correspondence.

I do not think ist "supposed" I think it ist more "must" "are obliged" or "legally obliged to"

Und I think one would be in bother if copped und found not to have done so/

Ist a useful DSA book "Owning a Car und Your Legal Obligations"

[Flat in Fifth]

Remember that if you have C C1 D D1 categories on your licence that its a bit more complicated and you have to get your GP to fill in a more complicated report if you wish to retain the entitlement to drive those categories. eg van / minibus rental perchance?

If you don't make the claim to retain them then DVLA will remove them automatically.

[Hoover.]

Ohh that that last one is interesting

[oldie]

Site --www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/dmed1.htm#4 tells you how.
www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/dmed1_files/group1.htm#db --gives more info.
They will accept it over phone (for tablets ---don't know about other s)for insulin you ---site has detals .
AND AS WILDCAT SAYS - "YOU ARE LEGALLY OBLIGED TO " --even though the leaflet TAB1 does not make it clear(sorry bout caps - but that bit needs to be shouted

[Davel]

I didn't mean 'supposed' as in the optional sense.

If you don't tell them and have an accident, you really will be in the shit!

[funkyrobot]

WildCat said:

Hoover. said: Any one any idea what is involved and how to go about this. My lisence expires in the next few months and I need to get it renewed. Is it down to me to contact the DVLA or they contact me ????? Do I have to undertake a medical / a questionaire / doctors letter... Anyone have any experince, as this is the firts time I've had to renew my lisence Cheers Hoover Und Liebchen - probably saying what you do already - but we read of TO in Manchester who ended up assisting a hypo-sufferer by giving him his prawn sandwiches - ist not resulted in GMP having Glucose tablet in kit in case...Ist something to bear in mind Und also - guard agains hyper by ensuring correct insulin dose und meals per doctor's instruction Und always make sure the meter check doo-dah ist to hand too ... But am saying what you probably already know... Mad Doc has posted some helpful advice on Paul's safespeed site in past.

My girlfriend is diabetic and she has found that Lucozade is the ze mutts nutts when it comes to hypoglycaemia problem solving.

I think she will have to do something relating to this with her driving licence in a few years. She is only 28 and was diagnosed with type 1 about 3 years ago, very odd age to develop it.

I'm taking all of this info in so hopefully I can help her with stuff when its her turn to sort the licence out.

[oldie]

have a look at the info on this www.safespeed.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5958&highlight=diabetes

[Mad Moggie]

funkyrobot said:

WildCat said: Hoover. said: Any one any idea what is involved and how to go about this. My lisence expires in the next few months and I need to get it renewed. Is it down to me to contact the DVLA or they contact me ????? Do I have to undertake a medical / a questionaire / doctors letter... Anyone have any experince, as this is the firts time I've had to renew my lisence Cheers Hoover Und Liebchen - probably saying what you do already - but we read of TO in Manchester who ended up assisting a hypo-sufferer by giving him his prawn sandwiches - ist not resulted in GMP having Glucose tablet in kit in case...Ist something to bear in mind Und also - guard agains hyper by ensuring correct insulin dose und meals per doctor's instruction Und always make sure the meter check doo-dah ist to hand too ... But am saying what you probably already know... Mad Doc has posted some helpful advice on Paul's safespeed site in past. My girlfriend is diabetic and she has found that Lucozade is the ze mutts nutts when it comes to hypoglycaemia problem solving. I think she will have to do something relating to this with her driving licence in a few years. She is only 28 and was diagnosed with type 1 about 3 years ago, very odd age to develop it. I'm taking all of this info in so hopefully I can help her with stuff when its her turn to sort the licence out.

Hiya Funky mate

Not really that unusual and I posted up a story I read in Manchester's papre over on safepeed's site..

Pasting it here so people are at least a little more aware - but lots of websites -lus the Diabetic Association itself - full of sound advice and comfort for anyone diganosed with this. More a nuisance factor top most sufferers than anything else these days as we now understand this health problem so much better
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Now as you all know - being aware of one's own health is something I hold very dear to me - professionally as well as personally. I certainly would not wish mine and Wildy's experience on anyone else as a result of a driver being taken ill at the wheel of a car.

Am also aware there are a hell of a lot of diabetics out there who do not even realise they have this problem. Mostly Type Twos...so just so people know what to look for and see a doctor immediately if they read and can identify...check yourselves out - the condition is perfectly controllable.

Type Two Symptoms

symptoms develop slowly and gradually worsen over years.

you are usually aged 40-ish when diagnosed as Type Two.

You are usually overweight, pee a lot and always thirsty all the time

You lose some weight for no reason

You are chronically tired all the time

Your eyesight is becoming blurred

Cuts take forever to heal

You sometimes feel numbness and cramps in your feet and hands

you get repeated skin, mouth and bladder infections

* about 9 out of every 10 Type Twos suffer from 75% of the above. and if you recognise yourself as suffering for 75% or more concurrently - please , please see your doctor

If you test positive to being Type Two - so what then?

Well your treatment and controls can depend on how on your own case - biut usually it's controlled by

1. balanced diet and exercise (light cycling, yoga, pilates, intermediate aquafit walking - all in gentle moderation - and in fact this can prevent the condition developing in the first place )

2. diet, exercise and a mild insulin control drug

3. diet, exercise, mild control drugs and small amount of insulin

And by following a good dietary balance and gentle exercise routine - many of the associated complications are avoided anyway


(some women get gestational diabetes - Wildy had this temporary mild version with the last kitten.. think this is why she developed a taste for chocolate and pickle sandwiches... urrggggh – I could never understand how she could – and she wolfed them down too !

Type One

Symptoms develop fast - we are talking weeks here...



You are usually under 35 years when diagnosed

You are slender and not overweight at all

You pee a lot - and sometimes have an “accident” as you reach the loo ! You cannot always control this!

You have unquenchable thirst - you really cannot drink enough water.

You are always "starving" and tend to eat a lot

Despite eating enough to make the average end up the size of a pregnant elephant - you still lose weight.

You suffer blurred vision

You feel so tired you cannot stand up (you suspect M. E or stress and strive to "pull yourself together"

Your hands and feet - you get cramps, pins and needles, numbness of feeling (and it's not " because you sat or slept in a funny way" either !

You get zits, boils, skin infections which will not heal, mouth ulcers, gum diseases, poor teeth, and bladder infections

one in every ten tested positive Type Ones suffer at least 60% of these symptoms

All Type Ones need insulin and we usually recommend not driving for at least 6 months (and even 12 months) in some cases (not necessarily all) - to allow your body to adapt to the routines. Gentle cycling as exercise - we do allow

[Hoover.]

funkyrobot said:

[ I think she will have to do something relating to this with her driving licence in a few years. She is only 28 and was diagnosed with type 1 about 3 years ago, very odd age to develop it. I'm taking all of this info in so hopefully I can help her with stuff when its her turn to sort the licence out.

She is supposed to have already informed the DVLA that she is diabetic ... then lisence is on a 3 yr renewal. Diabete should also be declared to your insurance company otherwise you will find out that aint insured.

[Davel]

The moment you are diagnosed you must tell the DVLA and they will write to you confirming whether, or not, you can keep your licence. This can depend on things like the medication that you are taking (if any)and if you have any complications, which might affect your ability to drive safely.

You must also tell your insurers and confirm that you have been told, by the DVLA, that you can keep your licence. The insurance company may request a copy of the DVLA letter.

For once, they are not looking to take your licence off you, unless your condition means that you cannot safely drive and your Doctor may be required to comment too.