![]() ![]() I ended up having to go to hospital" - Mim More than one severe hypo while awake (when you’re not driving) "A friend came around and found me unconscious. This is different from having a regular hypo. Driving a car or motorbike (Group 1) and severe hyposĪ severe hypo is one where you need help and can’t treat it on your own. Use the tables below to find the information you need so you can drive safely. In all cases, if you have one severe hypo at the wheel you must stop driving and tell the DVLA straight away. ![]() 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. It’s really important that you follow these rules as soon as they start applying to you. They look at your fitness to drive based on how you treat your diabetes and if you have any diabetes complications. When you have your driving lessons it's a good idea to tell your driving instructor that you have diabetes as you'll need to check your blood glucose levels before you drive. Make sure you don't wait until you have passed your driving test to tell the DVLA or DVA about your diabetes. When you're applying for your provisional licence, there will be a part on the form to fill out about your diabetes. They both have the same rules, but the DVA only uses paper forms, while the DVLA has everything online too. To make things easier, we’re going to use DVLA throughout this information. If you live in Northern Ireland, it’s the Driver and Vehicle Agency. If you live in England, Wales or Scotland, it’s the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) who look after the rules on driving. ![]()
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