POLICE issued a life and death warning today after a string of road smashes involving diabetic drivers.The head of Cleveland Police’s road policing unit gave the warning to drivers with diabetes on Teesside and urged them to follow advice every time they get behind the wheel.
Acting Inspector Gary Hatton, of the road policing unit, said it could prove fatal if a diabetic becomes hypoglycaemic - when blood sugar levels drop - while in charge of a motor vehicle.He said: “We have had several collisions recently involving drivers with diabetes. I want to remind people of general rules to follow when taking to the road.
“It’s vital that drivers with diabetes follow the advice given by Diabetes UK for their own safety and for the safety of other road users.”Diabetics are warned that whether driving or not they should always carry some form of glucose - such as a sugary non-diet drink or glucose tablets - in their pocket or handbag.
They are also urged to keep glucose tablets and snacks in the car.The symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include hunger, sweating, shakiness, palpitations, faintness, dizziness, nausea or a headache. Sometimes sufferers may notice double vision or tingling around the lips.Diabetes UK offers the following advice to people with diabetes:
Don’t drive for more than two hours without having a snack.Don’t delay or miss a meal or snack.Check your blood glucose before you drive. If you stop for a break, check it again.If you feel like you are going hypo, stop driving as soon as it is safe to do so.
You can’t predict traffic jams but you can pre-empt them by carrying snacks and glucose tablets just in case.A spokesman for Diabetes UK said: “They should also avoid long or stressful trips if they are tired and consult their doctor or specialist if they are concerned.”
People with diabetes should not drive if they have just started taking insulin and their diabetes is not yet properly controlled.Anyone who has difficulty recognising the early symptoms of hypoglycaemia should avoid getting behind the wheel.
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