🚨 Big News for Drivers with Diabetes! 🚍🚛
From today, bus, coach, and lorry drivers with diabetes have some game-changing news from the DVLA. If you manage your diabetes with insulin, you can now use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) to keep track of your glucose levels in real-time. This high-tech update aligns Group 2 drivers (bus and lorry) with the flexibility already enjoyed by car and motorcycle drivers since 2018. 🎉
Why does this matter? Continuous monitors transform diabetes management, offering drivers a safer and more confident way to stay on top of their health while working. Nikki Joule from Diabetes UK hailed the change as a major boost for professional drivers, making day-to-day life and work much easier.
Key Points to Remember:
– New rule kicks in from 7 November
– Use CGMS for real-time monitoring
– Always stop safely if you need to double-check your readings
Tim Moss, DVLA chief executive, said this move embraces modern tech to empower thousands of drivers while ensuring road safety. It’s a positive step for managing your health without compromising your career. 🚦
Welcoming the shift, Aaron Peters from the Road Haulage Association highlighted that improved diabetes awareness rightly leads to better support for those affected.
This change is backed by medical experts and the road haulage industry, with 89% of DVLA consultation respondents in favour! 🙌
Stay safe, stay healthy, and drive with confidence! Want more details? Check out the full info on the new rules at gov.uk/diabetes-driving. 🔗
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