HYPODRIVE:
Hypodrive came about after I was involved in a head on car crash. I spent 6 weeks in a coma with only 1% chance of survival. After having 43 operations in the past 3yrs and many on going treatments, I felt there has to be a reason why I survived. The accident was caused by a man having a hypoglycaemic episode, caused by uncontrolled diabetes. He claimed that he had never been informed of the dangers, that not only he faces, but everyone else on the roads face, when a diabetic driver ignores warning signs of an impending hypoglycaemic episode. After doing a lot of research and talking to many specialists, I found that there is no education program or any other significant information available for suffers of diabetes or any other medical condition. So there for knowing what my family and friends had endured, I have set out to make our community aware of these dangers and prevent it from happening again.
The information I have gathered has been approved by and the wording has been recommended by the: DIABETES AUSTRALIA’S MEDICAL, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL (other wise known as MESC)
I have had hypodrive fully investigated by Shine Lawyers who have given it their full support and have assured me that there is no legal issues or ramifications with the hypodrive project. I have been guest speaker for Shine Lawyers on 2 occasions and they have supplied a written statement to that effect.
Hypodrive will endeavour to make it known that you cannot claim IGNORANCE anymore. Not knowing the consequences of driving with a medical condition, will become an unacceptable excuse, for killing or maming on our roads. You are held responsible for drink and drug driving..there is no difference…
EDUCATION IS OUR GREATEST TOOL:
IGNORANCE IS NOT OK WHEN SOMEONE GETS HURT OR DIES…
EDUCATION: Via schools, hospitals, pharmacy’s, diabetes Aust, transport dept’s, police, driving schools, legal fraternity, insurance agencies, C.A.R.S. (citizens against road slaughter), community and social groups and all media outlets….basically anyone
ALL OF THESE ORGANISATIONS HAVE OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF INCLUDING HYPODRIVE AND ARE PREPARED TO HELP IN ANYWAY THEY CAN.
DRIVING LESSONS: Will be supported by driving schools across the nation. Selected driving instructors from each school will be instructed by medical staff about diabetes and what can and will happen in a hypoglycaemic episode. Then together with defensive driving instructors, we will endeavour to put together a program of driver training that will prevent these accidents from ever occurring again…
HYPO PACKS: Will be given out by dr’s and driving schools as they sign a patient clear to drive, only after they have attended a driving with diabetes workshop. The hypo pack will be required to be carried by the driver at all times while driving. With further packs available for purchase through Capalaba Lions and the Hypodrive website.
STOP HYPODRIVE WHEELS: Will be given out to anyone who wants one, as we all have a duty of care, when it comes to safety on our roads…With diabetes being the fastest growing medical condition in Aust, we all need to be made aware of the consequences…
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ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 1ST NOVEMBER AND I AM AVAILABLE AS A GEUST SPEAKER AT CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
