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A low blood sugar level and driving – You may still be allowed to drive if you have diabetes or you’re at risk of a low blood sugar level for another reason, but you’ll need to do things to reduce the chance of this happening while you’re driving. You also need to tell the Driver…

Managing Diabetes – Unlike many health conditions, diabetes is managed mostly by you, with support from your health care team: Primary care doctor Foot doctor Dentist Eye doctor Registered dietitian nutritionist Diabetes educator Pharmacist Also ask your family, teachers, and other important people in your life for help and support. Managing diabetes can be challenging,…

California DMV Suspension for Diabetes – It Happens Why is the DMV concerned about drivers with Diabetes? The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is an enormously powerful government entity, empowered by the California Legislature to ensure that all persons operating motor vehicles maintain the physical and mental capacity to do so. If the DMV…

Terms To Know – Short- or rapid-acting insulin taken at or before mealtimes to control blood sugar levels. Intermediate- or long-acting insulin taken to keep blood sugar levels steady between meals and overnight. Rapid-acting insulin taken at mealtimes and long-acting insulin taken once or twice a day. When does a type 2 diabetic need insulin?…

Diabetes – People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing gangrene. This is because the high blood sugar levels associated with the condition can damage your nerves, particularly those in your feet, which can make it easy to injure yourself without realising. High blood sugar can also damage your blood vessels, restricting the blood…