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Fri 15 February 2019

Flash glucose monitoring gets the green light for drivers with diabetes

Following a major campaign victory, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) have issued new guidance coming into effect from today, 15 February. People with diabetes can now check their glucose (sugar) levels using flash glucose monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring.

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"Manage your diabetes and avoid developing complications.”

When Corinne developed Type 2 diabetes 30 years ago, a lack of information led to complications. While she feels there is much better support for people living with diabetes now, she wants to warn others of the dangers of ignoring the condition.