 driving when a teen reaches the driving age this can be a very stressful time for any parent but particularly for parents of a teen with t1d having t1d does not mean your child cannot drive however there are some things as a parent that you should be aware of in order to promote a safe driving experience for your child discussing this with your healthcare provider and understanding your state driving laws regarding diabetes is a first step that parents should take we found these resources that we believe will be helpful for you regarding driving and diabetes  type 1 diabetes and driving when is it safe to drive with type 1 diabetes  driver license laws by state why you shouldn t drive with low blood sugar getting your driver s license diabetes and driving teen toolkit new drivers and type 1 diabetes 