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People with diabetes can be at risk of facing unfair charges for driving under the influence. Something like this may happen because the symptoms of low blood sugar levels can be very similar to the signs of alcohol impairment. Based on these symptoms, law enforcement officers may decide to perform DUI breath tests.

Put your diabetes supplies in a carry-on bag ( could get too cold in your checked luggage). Think about bringing a smaller bag to have at your seat for , glucose tablets, and snacks. Pack twice as much medicine as you think you'll need.

If on you're on or other medication that can cause hypoglycemia, it's important that you test blood glucose levels before driving. Do not drive unless your levels are above 5 mmol/l. Also be aware of any active short term that might be in your body still.

If you have -treated diabetes, you should test blood glucose before driving. Do not drive if your blood glucose is below 4 mmol/l. You should re-test blood glucose every two hours on a long journey. If you have a hypoglycaemic episode while driving, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.

You must tell DVLA if your diabetes is treated by tablets or non- injections. You must fill in: form VDIAB1SG if your diabetes is treated by sulphonylurea or glinide tablets. form VDIAB1GEN if your diabetes is treated by any other tablets or non- injections.

Do not start driving if your blood glucose level is less than 4 mmol/L. If your blood glucose is less than 4 mmol/L, do not start driving until you have ingested 15 grams of carbohydrate, you have retested and your blood glucose is at least 5 mmol/L.