Can you drive if you have diabetes?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Hypos can cause drowsiness, dizziness and confusion: in severe cases they can lead to loss of consciousness or even be fatal. But hypos can also affect your ability to drive safely. So the DVLA has set out guidelines for people with all diabetes - and whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need to know about them.

For more information on diabetes and driving, go to /health/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet/driving-and-diabetes