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Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that prevents a person’s body from
maintaining healthy blood sugar (glucose) levels. If not
properly diagnosed and controlled, it can result in nerve
damage making it more difficult to feel your hands,
arms, legs, or feet. Diabetes can affect your driving in the
following ways:

▶ Feeling sleepy or dizzy

▶ Feeling tired or irritable

▶ Having blurry vision

▶ Having a seizure

▶ Losing consciousness

When it comes to driving, consider the following:

▶ Do not drive if your blood sugar (glucose) level is too
low (hypoglycemia) or too high (hyperglycemia).

▶ Wait until your blood sugar levels return to the target
levels set by your health care provider before driving.

TIP

Keep a blood glucose test kit on hand along with
snacks that are a quick source of sugar,

like juice or hard candy nearby.

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