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Diabetic drivers should be careful

In a recent statement, the American Diabetes Association

Photo credit: iStock | In a recent statement, the American Diabetes Association says "it would be unjustified to restrict the driving privileges" of diabetics even though they statistically have a higher rate of accidents than the general population.

When you're diagnosed with diabetes, you are overwhelmed by so many health and diet worries that some non-health-related issues are sometimes initially overlooked.

For example, what about driving?

In a recent position statement, the American Diabetes Association says "it would be unjustified to restrict the driving privileges" of diabetics, even though they statistically have a higher...

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