Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 109003
Driving: Diabetes
Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 3 February 2026
Question
Charlie Maynard
Liberal Democrat — Witney
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set out the process for driver licence renewals which are subject to the monitoring of blood sugar levels, including Freestyle Libre.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) assesses licence applications from drivers using insulin or other diabetes medications based on the risk of hypoglycaemia and the stability of diabetes management.Car and motorcycle drivers who use insulin mu...
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