Policy Summary:
4 Options available including:
Cruise Cover Option, Winter Sports Cover Option, Sports Travel Insurance, Gadget Cover Option...see all
Why Choose Able2Travel?
- Specialists in travel insurance for people with existing medical conditions
- Full Cover available for 1,000s of conditions
- Instant cover by telephone or quick and easy online screening in a few minutes
- Great value cover also available for you and everyone travelling with you
Diabetes Travel Insurance
Able2Travel Diabetes Travel Insurance
If you're one of the 3.7 million people in the UK who has been diagnosed with Diabetes, you may have found it difficult to get travel insurance. Due to the increased risk of needing emergency medical treatment while on holiday, some travel insurance providers do not provide coverage for travellers with diabetics.
However, no matter if you are diagnosed with diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2), everyone should have the opportunity to travel. At Able2Travel Travel Insurance, we can provide quality and affordable Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip travel insurance for travellers with diabetes.
Why choose Able2Travel Travel Insurance for Diabetes?
Able2Travel Travel Insurance has over 15 years of experience in finding travel insurance cover for senior travellers or travellers with medical conditions.
So, whether you are looking for travel insurance for type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, you can be assured of receiving a fast, sensitive, and competitively priced travel insurance solution that does not get in the way of your travel plans.
Please note: Able2Travel Travel Insurance provides cover for people up to the age of 79 on an annual multi-trip basis.
Do you have to declare diabetes on travel insurance?
The short answer to this question is a yes. Since Diabetes is a pre-existing medical condition, it is important you declare your diabetes when taking out a travel insurance policy at Able2Travel. If you do not declare this pre-existing medical condition, it can make your travel insurance policy invalid when it comes to making a claim.
To declare your diabetes for your travel insurance policy, you can do it by completing our medical screening process online. Alternatively, you can speak with one of our specialists by the phone to complete this process.
What does our Able2Travel Travel Insurance for Diabetics Travellers cover?
Our Diabetes Travel Insurance policies offer competitive protection for your trip including a range of policy benefits such as:
- Trip Cancellation - up to £5,000
- Emergency Medical Cover – up to £10 million
- Baggage - up to £3,000
- Travel Delay - up to £350
- Travel Accident - up to £20,000
Other Areas of Cover Included as Standard
- Cover for 1,000s of Medical Conditions
- Cruise Cover
- Loss of Travel Documents - up to £500
- Plus so much more...
Additional Cover Available
- Optional Sports Cover
- Additional Cover for your cruise - including missed port cover
- Optional Gadget Cover
Click here to see the full Able2Travel Travel Insurance Table of Benefits.
Able2Travel Travel Insurance has over 15 years of experience in finding cover for senior travellers or travellers with medical conditions such as diabetes, so whether you are looking for holiday insurance for cancer, a heart condition or for another medical problem, you can be assured of receiving a fast, sensitive and competitively priced diabetes travel insurance solution for your travel plans.
Diabetes Travel Insurance - Policy Features
Able2Travel Travel Insurance offers 3 levels of diabetes travel insurance cover for both Single Trip and Annual Multi-Trip diabetes travel insurance policies, enabling you to pick a policy that is suited for your individual needs.
The policy features table below will help you understand the different features on Single and Annual Multi-Trip Diabetes Travel Insurance policies depending on the level of travel cover that you choose.
Policy Features |
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Single Trip Policy Features |
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Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
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Maximum age at date of departure (travel to areas 1, 2 & 3) | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit |
Maximum age at date of departure (travel to area 4) | 79 | 79 | 79 |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 65 years or under | 365 days | 365 days | 365 days |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 66 to 79 years | 45 days | 45 days | 45 days |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 80 to 85 years in all areas excluding area 4 | 31 days | 31 days | 31 days |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 86 years and over in all areas excluding area 4 | 23 days | 23 days | 23 days |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 80 years and over in area 4 | No Cover | No Cover | No Cover |
Annual Multi-Trip Policy Features |
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Maximum age at start date of the period of cover shown on Your certificate | 79 | 79 | 79 |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 65 years or under | 31 days | 31 days* | 31 days* |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 66 to 75 years | 31 days | 31 days** | 31 days** |
Maximum period per Trip if aged 76 to 79 years | 31 days | 31 days | 31 days |
Business travel included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Trips within your country of residence (refer to definition of trip for further information) | Included | Included | Included |
Family members can travel separately if named on Your certificate | No | No | Yes |
Wintersports (Activity pack 5) upon payment of an additional premium and shown on Your Policy Certificate - up to total maximum of | 21 Days | 21 Days | 21 Days |
*Available to extend to 45 days or 60 days for an additional premium.
**Available to extend to 45 days for an additional premium.
How do I get a Diabetes Travel Insurance Quote?
It’s quick and easy to get an Able2Travel Travel Insurance quote: just click the ‘Get a Quote’ button to get a fast diabetes travel insurance quote online, or if you prefer to speak with someone then you can call our team direct on 01483 806 826.
All diabetes travel insurance enquiries are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the Able2Travel Travel Insurance policy, our specialists have access to a wide range of travel insurance options and will assist you in finding travel cover for all medical conditions. The Able2Travel Travel Insurance policy is used whenever possible and a suitable alternative travel insurance policy may be offered for more serious health problems, so you can find the diabetes travel insurance cover you need with one call to Able2Travel Travel Insurance.
For a diabetes quote please call 01483 806 826 or click the button below!
Additional Policy Options For Pre-Existing Medical Condition Travel Insurance

Cruise Cover Option
Add Optional Cruise Cover to your Able2Travel Travel Insurance policy to include specific cruise related cover for Missed Port, Cabin Confinement, Low/High Water, Shore Excursions, and Denied Boarding.

Winter Sports Cover Option
Winter Sports Cover will provide protection for lost, damaged or stolen ski equipment whether its owned or hired, and cover in place should you miss any prepaid activities.

Gadget Cover Option
Add Gadget Cover to your Able2Travel Travel Insurance policy to cover up to £1,000 per policy for Gadgets including, mobile phones, smart watches, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, Cameras, and much more!

Sports Travel Insurance
Add the Sports Cover Option to your Able2Travel Travel Insurance policy if you plan on taking part in sports whilst on your trip, including Golf!
Important Information for Customers with Serious Medical Conditions
MoneyHelper has developed a directory of specialist travel insurance to ensure customers with pre-existing medical conditions are easily able to obtain access to affordable travel insurance. If we are unable to help you and you are struggling to find medical cover that suits your needs, due to a serious medical condition, you may find a company that can help you through the MoneyHelper travel insurance directory www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/insurance/travel-insurance-directory or by calling 0800 138 7777 - Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm.