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New research finds no link between insulin and RTAs
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By Chris Tindall.
DRIVERS WITH diabetes are at no greater risk of causing accidents in their vehicles than anyone else, according to new research.
The news comes as a boost to campaigners calling for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) not to discriminate against LGV drivers who are safe to drive yet have lost their jobs because of the condition.
Researchersat Exeter University found that there was no significant difference in accident rates between patients with insulintreated diabetes and those who did not suffer the condition.
Current policy is for a blanket ban on anyone holding an LGV licence if they have to take insulin injections. It is seen that they could be more likely to cause accidents because they have an increased risk of becoming victim to a hypoglycaemic attack.
The charity Diabetes UK says it doesn't know how many professional drivers are affected, but there are 850,000 insulin takers in the UK, with only 20,000 of these children under the age of 15. It is using the latest research to push for individual assessments, with regular reviews for diabetes sufferers.
A spokeswoman says: "We are pleased with the results. It backs up the fact people with diabetes are not at increased risk compared with someone without diabetes, and, therefore, should not be discriminated against." However, the DVLA claims the results back up its policy of stopping insulin takers from driving. A spokesman says: "The DVLA welcomes the evidence that those drivers who meet the standards required for licensing demonstrate a risk of accident no greater than that of the general population. This is reassuring in that the standards help to support road safety.
Licensing standards are regularly reviewed in light of relevant evidence and other expert guidance."
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