LAWS that require drivers with diabetes to keep their blood sugar in the normal range may be backfiring: the most diligent are also most likely to have a crash.
People with diabetes have trouble controlling their blood sugar level, but if it is too high or too low it can lead to a coma or blackout.
In many countries, including the UK, Canada and the US, drivers with diabetes must assess their blood sugar control. Often used is a blood test for haemoglobin A1c, which is a guide to sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. Those with…
