Menschen mit Diabetes mellitus, bei denen in Folge ihrer Grunderkrankung verkehrsgefaehrdende Gesundheitsstoerungen bestehen oder zu erwarten sind, muessen bezueglich der spezifischen Gefahren informiert sein und wissen, wie potenzielle gesundheitliche Probleme zu vermeiden sind. Dies bezieht sich insbesondere auf die Hypoglykamieprophylaxe und -frueherkennung wie auch auf eine verstaerkte Blutglukoseselbstkontrolle. Aufgrund neuer EU Richtlinien ist eine medizinische Begutachtung erforderlich um die individuelle Fahreignung des Diabetikers einzuschaetzen. Dies gilt fuer Privatpersrnen und insbesondere auch fuer Berufskraftfahrer. Gerade insulinabhaengige Diabetiker sollten ueber die "Ratschlaege fuer insulinbehandelte Kraftfafrer" eingehend informiert und geschult sein. ABSTRACT IN ENGLISH: For diabetic drivers of private or commercial vehicles and with imparied driving fitness, it is particularly important to avoid accidents. They must be awwre of and know how to avoid potential diabetes-related driving problems. This especially applies to hypoglycemia awareness training, recognition of their hypoglycemic symptoms and intensive self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. There are new EU guidelines for driver's licenses. To determine the suitability of a diabetic person for road traffic, a medical evaluation is necessary. Insulin-treated diabetics should receive and observe the "Advice for Motorists under Insulin Treatment". (Author/publisher) Title in English: Diabetes Mellitus - Fitness to drive and commercial vehicles. English abstract: For diabetic drivers of private or commercial vehicles and with impaired driving fitness, it is particularly important to avoid accidents. They must be aware of and know how to avoid potential diabetes-related driving problems. This especially applies to hypoglycemia awareness training, recognition of their hypoglycemic symptoms and intensive self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. There are new EU guidelines for driver's licenses. To determine the suitability of a diabetic person for road traffic, a medical evaluation is necessary. Insulin-treated diabetics should receive and observe the "Advice for Motorists under Insulin Treatment." (Author/publisher)
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