Diabetes Driving Medicals
for Queensland Drivers
Specialist assessments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, commercial vehicle operators, insulin users, and all drivers requiring Queensland Transport medical clearance.
Do You Need a Diabetes Driving Medical?
If you have diabetes and hold or are applying for a Queensland driver's licence, you are legally required to notify Queensland Transport and provide a medical certificate.
Specialist (endocrinologist) assessment required for initial and ongoing reviews. Private licence: at least every 2 years. Commercial licence: at least annually. 3 months of blood glucose or CGM records needed.
Same requirements as Type 1. Specialist assessment required for initial and ongoing reviews. Private: every 2 years. Commercial: annually. In certain circumstances, the specialist may recommend GP-led reviews.
Private licence: review every 5 years. Medications that can cause hypoglycaemia (such as sulfonylureas) may require more frequent review. Commercial licence: annual specialist review required.
Truck, bus, taxi & rideshare drivers with diabetes must be assessed by a specialist (endocrinologist). Annual review required regardless of treatment type. 3 months of blood glucose records needed for insulin users.
You must still notify Queensland Transport. Medical certificate may be required depending on complications. Generally an unconditional licence is granted.
What's Included in Your Assessment
Dr Sultan provides a comprehensive assessment that covers all Queensland Transport requirements.
Eye Examination
Vision assessment and review of any diabetic eye disease (retinopathy)
HbA1c & Blood Tests
Review of diabetes control and recent pathology results
Glucose Records
Review of home glucose monitoring or CGM data (3 months for commercial)
Hypo Awareness
Assessment of your ability to recognise and manage low blood sugars
Complications Review
Check for neuropathy, cardiovascular disease and other complications
F3712 Certificate
Completion of Queensland Transport Medical Certificate form
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Your current driver's licence
- GP referral letter
- Recent blood test results (HbA1c within last 3 months)
- Recent eye examination report from optometrist or ophthalmologist
- Blood glucose diary or CGM/pump download (last 3 months)
- List of all current medications
- Any previous Queensland Transport correspondence
- For commercial drivers: details of vehicle type and duties
Why Choose Dr Sultan Linjawi
As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) specialising in endocrinology and diabetes, Dr Sultan meets the Austroads requirement for specialist assessment of commercial vehicle drivers.
Book Your Diabetes Driving Medical
Assessments available at our Brisbane, Cleveland and Toowoomba clinics. A GP referral is required.
Brisbane — Oxley
Canossa Private Hospital
169 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd
Cleveland
Suite 22, 120 Bloomfield St
Cleveland QLD 4163
Toowoomba
11 Moffatt Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Call to Book: (07) 3737 7896
Fax referrals: 07 3102 9927
Attach your GP referral and documents when emailing