Information for Group 2 drivers with diabetes treated with medication which carries a risk of inducing hypoglycaemia, this includes sulphonylureas and glinides. This criteria also applies to drivers of C1 vehicles (medium sized goods vehicles 3.5 - 7.5 tonnes MAM) treated with insulin.

From 15/09/2010 drivers who wish to hold a group 2 licence are required to satisfy the following criteria as stipulated in the new EC Directive. If they cannot meet these criteria they will not be eligible to hold a group 2 licence:

-          No episode of hypoglycaemia requiring the assistance of another person has occurred in the preceding 12 months

-          Has full awareness of hypoglycaemia

-          Regularly monitors blood glucose at least twice daily and at times relevant to driving

-          Must demonstrate an understanding of the risks of hypoglycaemia

-          There are no other debarring complications of diabetes such as a visual field defect