From 7 November 2025, professional drivers with diabetes will be able to use modern technology to monitor their blood sugar levels in real time.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has announced that bus, coach and lorry drivers (Group 2 licence holders) can now use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) to help manage their diabetes safely while on the road.
This change should help maintain safety and compliance for those who drive professionally, but it is vital that the changes are understood so you can prepare accordingly.
What’s changing
Until now, Group 2 drivers with diabetes had to rely on finger-prick blood tests before and during driving to check their glucose levels.
Under the new rules, they can use CGMS devices, which track glucose levels continuously through a small sensor and provide real-time readings.
This update brings Group 2 drivers in line with car and motorcycle drivers (Group 1), who have been permitted to use this technology since 2018.
What drivers need to know
As the changes take effect from 7 November 2025, it is vital that driver be aware of them.
Drivers with diabetes who hold Group 2 licences can now use CGMS for easier, more accurate glucose monitoring.
They must still stop and park safely if they need to confirm a reading as the reading will determine whether they are safe to continue driving.
What the change means
The update aims to provide greater flexibility for drivers in managing diabetes as they no longer need to rely on finger prick testing.
This should serve to improve safety through continuous, real-time glucose tracking and provide more confidence for professional drivers balancing health and work.
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