Overview

• GEM Motoring Assist warns that drivers whose diabetes leads to hypoglycaemic episodes or complications risk breaching DVLA medical licence requirements.
• Health data show 3.6 million adults in England have type 2 diabetes and roughly one million additional cases remain undiagnosed.
• Complications such as peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy and hypo unawareness can reduce pedal sensation, impair vision and hinder awareness of blood sugar drops.
• The guidance urges older diabetic drivers to plan routes, schedule regular breaks and monitor blood sugar levels before and during trips and to avoid driving if they feel unwell.
• Families are advised to encourage regular medical check-ups and discuss any changes in their relatives’ driving ability to help maintain road safety.