Many people with diabetes in the U.S. will seek or currently hold a license to drive. For many, a driver’s license is essential for everyday life. Considerable discussion has focused on whether, and the extent to which, diabetes may be a relevant factor in determining driver ability and eligibility for a license. This statement addresses such issues in relation to current scientific and medical evidence. A diagnosis of diabetes on its own is not sufficient to make judgments about an individual driver’s ability or safety. This statement provides an overview of existing licensing rules for people with diabetes in the U.S., addresses the factors that affect driving ability, identifies general guidelines for assessing driver fitness and determining appropriately tailored licensing restrictions, and provides practical guidance for health care professionals regarding clinical interventions and education for people with diabetes.

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糖尿病与驾驶：美国糖尿病协会的声明


美国的许多糖尿病患者会寻求或目前持有驾驶执照。对于许多人来说，驾照在日常生活中是必不可少的。相当多的讨论集中在糖尿病是否以及在多大程度上可能是决定驾驶能力和执照资格的相关因素。本声明针对当前的科学和医学证据解决了这些问题。糖尿病的诊断本身不足以判断个体驾驶员的能力或安全性。本声明概述了美国糖尿病患者的现有许可规则，解决了影响驾驶能力的因素，确定了评估驾驶员健康状况和确定适当定制的许可限制的一般指南，并为医疗保健专业人员提供了有关糖尿病患者临床干预和教育的实用指导。