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Diabetes: Medical Treatments

Asked by Dr Scott ArthurLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 89976

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to publish guidance on managing hypoglycaemia that includes (a) treatment, (b) when to seek medical help and (c) rules for those with diabetes who drive or operate heavy machinery.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published advice on the management of type 1 diabetes, including advice on managing acute hypoglycaemia, which is available at the following link:

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/diabetes-type-1/management/

There are no current plans for the Department to publish specific guidance for distinct workforce groups.

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