Abstract
We investigated hypoglycemic attacks occurring in diabetes patients while driving automobiles. We conducted a survey of 245 diabetes patients who drive automobiles. We discovered that there were frequent cases of hypoglycemia while driving among patients undergoing insulin treatment. However, the rate that a chief physician grasped the driving situation of the patient was a low. Have experienced a hypoglycemic attack while driving: The order of frequency was the patients who makes driving every day > the patients who does not make driving every day. Have experienced a hypoglycemic attack while driving: The order of frequency was the occupation drivers > the non-occupation drivers. Have had a traffic accident caused by hypoglycemia: The order of frequency was occupation drivers > the non-occupation drivers. It was also shown that there is still room for doctors to actively intervene with regards to calling for caution against hypoglycemia while driving and preventative measures.
