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Diabetes road risk less than thought
Wed, 29 Mar 2006
New research has found the effects of diabetes on road safety are less than previously thought.
A study for the Department of Transport suggests that Type II diabetes, that affects people later in life, may not be as serious a risk to drivers as once believed.
Stephen Ladyman, Road Safety Minister, said: "This is interesting research which we will need to consider carefully.
"We plan to get the research peer reviewed to check the validity of the findings as there are potentially serious implications for driving licence entitlement.
"As a result of that review we will assess whether any changes to licence restrictions may be necessary."
Currently, people with Type II diabetes who use insulin over the short-term are not entitled to hold lorry or bus licences.
The ban on holding such licences is in place because episodes of insulin-induced low blood glucose, or hypoglycaemia, can impair visual function and cognition and there is a possibility of loss of consciousness.
The research found that the rate of low blood glucose events in people with Type II diabetes treated with insulin is similar to that in people with Type II diabetes treated with tablets.
Despite these findings it still often remains necessary that drivers with such medical conditions tell their insurance companies when taking out car insurance.
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