With research showing that professional drivers are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general public, a new report sets out proven, low-cost measures fleet managers can adopt to both protect driver health and reduce the risk of road accidents involving drivers affected by symptoms of the condition.
By Becky Hadley on 30 October 2025
Diabetes can pose significant risks to health and safety and the health of those with the condition, so it’s essential to create a supportive working environment that allows staff to properly manage their diabetes without fear their work performance will be questioned.
By Kate Walker, The Diabetes Safety Organisation on 30 May 2024
Diabetes poses a serious risk to the health of workers, and there may also be safety risks if a worker suffers a ‘hypo’ during a hazardous task like operating machinery.
By Kate Walker, the Diabetes Safety Organisation on 13 June 2022
Employers have a legal duty to manage risks to people’s health and safety arising from a worker suffering diabetes.
By Andrew Litchfield on 16 August 2021
Diabetes can pose serious health and safety risks at work, so it makes sense for employers to help their staff to effectively manage the condition, such as educating them about how diabetes can affect their ability to drive safely.
By Kate Walker on 19 July 2021
