For many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.
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Is high blood glucose dangerous when driving? — National (09/03/2020)
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Source: ExpertWith the aging of the population, we can expect to see greater numbers of people with epilepsy.
Driving with Vision Disorders — National (06/13/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis video produced by NHTSA talks about the three vision disorders that can greatly impact a senior’s ability to drive safely: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Driving with Sleep Apnea — National (06/13/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.
What You Need to Know About Driving with Glaucoma — National (04/21/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIf you suspect that glaucoma is impacting your driving or the driving of someone close to you, here’s what you need to know.
Cognitive dysfunction during hypoglycemia in an elderly subject without diabetes — National (04/11/2020)
Source: For Profit Organizationthe aim of the study was to examine whether an elderly subject without diabetes experiences hypoglycemia during his daily life or after an oral glucose tolerance test and how hypoglycemia affects driving.
Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition — National (12/31/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers is published by the American Geriatrics Society for healthcare providers.
Helping Florida's Aging Drivers Stay Safe and Mobile — Florida (11/25/2019)
Source: ExpertFlorida video on types of situations law enforcement may encounter with older drivers, what to do, and how to make a referral.
Aging Drivers and the Law — National (10/03/2019)
Source: ExpertThe Elder Law Answers’ website provides information for senior drivers and links to each state’s laws regarding restrictions and accelerated renewal periods.
Driving and Dementia: When it’s time to turn over the keys — National (08/20/2019)
Source: ExpertTom Kalina, MS/OTR, CDRS, talks about seeing different scenarios of older drivers with dementia.