Research Notes on Diabetes and Driving
Diabetes can be a limiting condition. However, with proper management and control, its symptoms may not be as restrictive. Diabetics who drive should be sure that their blood sugar levels are controlled to prevent episodes of hyper- or hypoglycemia. Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision or other diabetic complications. These symptoms may lead to loss of consciousness or seizure episodes.
Top Resources on Diabetes and Driving
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Driving When You Have Diabetes
- American Diabetes Association: Driving
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: Health Watch - Spring Break: Diabetes and Driving
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International: Driving and Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Health: Diabetes and Driving Responsibilities | Diabetes and the Open Road – Are You Driving While Low?
- Canadian Diabetes Association: Diabetes and Driving: A Guide for Drivers
- Diabetes.co.uk: Driving with Diabetes
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