Driver medical fitness and diabetes mellitus: legislative changes in 2018 and a summary of health aspects

Czech version

Authors: Jan Brož ¹; Katarína Halčiaková ²; Denisa Janíčková Ž? Árská ¹; Ondřej Novák ³
Authors‘ workplace: Interní klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha ¹; Medifin a. s., Praha ²; Advokátní kancelář AK Panýr, Praha ³
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2019; 65(4): 321-325
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Overview

A review of medical fitness to hold a driver’s license in diabetes mellitus patients occurs when applying for the license and then at least every three years in non professional drivers and 1 year in professional ones. Severe hypoglycemic events are an important criterion with the view of eligibility loss to drive a vehicle, among the others the vision impairment, diabetic peripheral neuropathy or extremity amputation should be evaluated. Also the ability of patient to follow recommendations particularly regarding glucose self-monitoring may influence the final decision.

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legislation

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