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Diabetes Travel Insurance from Just Travel Cover
Travel Insurance for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
With the right diabetes Travel Insurance in place, people with diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, can enjoy travelling with peace of mind. It’s important to get the right Travel Insurance for diabetics, should there be an emergency related to your condition while you’re abroad. We want you to relax and enjoy your holiday, knowing your medical expenses will be taken care of if needed.
Travel Insurance for Diabetics: Ensuring Peace of Mind
Our diabetes Travel Insurance covers both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, offering peace of mind for your holidays. At Just Travel Cover we specialise in providing medical Travel Insurance for hundreds of pre-existing medical conditions, including for type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Our quick and straightforward online quotation process ensures we have a detailed description of your diagnosis, so we can tailor a Travel Insurance policy to your health requirements, and you can compare and choose the best diabetes Travel Insurance for you and your health needs.
Travel Insurance for Diabetes FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Travel Insurance for Diabetes.
What is Travel Insurance for Diabetes?
It is important to get the right Travel Insurance in any circumstance, especially if you are living with diabetes. This means you will be covered for any medical treatment you need on holiday relating to your diabetes. All of our diabetic Travel Insurance policies cover diabetes, including type 1 and type 2, offering up to £15m in medical cover for any unexpected expenses that may arise during your holiday. At Just Travel Cover, we aim to help provide quick and easy diabetes Travel Insurance through our accurate and straightforward online quotation process. We can offer cover for all types of diabetes, including for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Quotes depend on your medical history, age, destination and duration of trip.
What does Diabetic Travel Insurance cover?
Having the right diabtes Travel Insurance will mean, whether you have diabetes type 1 or type 2, you’re covered for emergency medical treatment you may need when on holiday, as well as any other emergency care you may need. Having diabetic Travel Insurance in place before going on holiday will also mean you are covered if you need to cancel your holiday for medical reasons relating to your diabetes.
Are my travel options limited if I have diabetes or does Travel Insurance cover me anywhere?
Like all our policies, we do not expect you to limit your choice of destination because of a medical condition. If you declare your diabetes, it is quick and easy to get a quote online; simply complete our medical screening and answer a few questions. To ensure you are fully protected against unexpectedly high medical bills while you are travelling, please answer all questions accurately.
Does having diabetes affect the cost of my Insurance?
The price you pay for Travel Insurance may be increased when you declare conditions such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as it means you are covered for any medical treatment you need relating to your condition when on holiday. The cost of treatment can vary from country to country, and it is important to remember that the price is not just based on medical history but your age, destination and trip length. For a 60-year-old travelling to Spain for one week with diabetes, prices start at £9.86 for a single trip and £37 for an annual policy. (Based on not taking insulin, having never been a smoker and, no unplanned hospital visits, no medication for High Blood Pressure or Cholesterol) as of December 2021.
Is there an upper age limit for Diabetes Travel Insurance?
No, we have policies available for travellers of all ages, covering hundreds of pre-existing medical conditions, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Enter your age and travel dates, then follow the medical screening questions, and we will compare prices from a range of insurers who can provide cover for your diabetes.
Will Just Travel Cover compare Diabetes Travel Insurance on my behalf?
Yes, we work with a panel of insurers specialising in covering pre-existing medical conditions, including diabetes. There is also usually a bronze, silver and gold option with varying limits for cancellation, medical and baggage, so you compare diabetics Travel Insurance policies, as well as the excess you will need to pay in the event of a claim.
Do I have to declare type 2 diabetes on Travel Insurance?
Yes, it is important that you declare any pre-existing medical conditions on your Travel Insurance, including type 2 diabetes. Even if your condition is well managed, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected, as failing to declare type 2 diabetes could void your policy, leaving you to pay for any treatment abroad out of pocket.
Travel Insurance for Diabetes – Your Cover
- Cancellation/ curtailment up to £12,500 (£30,000 on referral)
- Missed departure up to £1,500 per person
- Baggage up to £3,000 per person
- Personal Liability up to £2 million per person
- Zero excess policies available
Medical Cover for Diabetes
- Emergency medical expenses and repatriation up to £15 million
- 24/7 emergency medical assistance
- Cover for all types of diabetes
We Compare Prices From These Insurers
Compare Travel Insurance with medical conditions easily with us. We diligently compare various options, helping you find the best Travel Insurance with medical conditions tailored to your needs. Click here to download the Policy Wording and Insurance Product Information document for all insurers. In the event you are unable to find a suitable product from our panel of multiple providers, you can find contact details of some additional Insurers who specialise in travel insurance for people with serious medical conditions here, or call 03709501790 for more information
Diabetes Travel Insurance – Instant Quote Online or By Phone
It is quick and easy to get a quote online.
You will need to complete a straightforward medical screening and tell us:
- Do you take insulin for diabetes?
- Details of any unplanned hospital admissions
- If you’ve ever been a smoker
- If you have related conditions such as angina/heart attack, kidney impairment, liver damage, nerve damage, retinal damage, or peripheral vascular disease
- If you’ve ever been advised to take medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol
To ensure you are fully protected against unexpected high medical bills while you are travelling, it’s important you answer all questions completely and accurately, particularly because diabetes is a contributing factor in many other medical conditions.
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