The DVLA do require notification of diabetes and any change in your condition. Today, we are travelling further a field for both business and pleasure. Although you may need to take some special precautions when going abroad, there is no reason why you should not enjoy a relaxing or fun-packed holiday. Long haul flights pose much less of a problem now, with the convenience of pen injectors and the flexibility of multiple daily injection regimens. Make sure that you take a travel pack with all your essential diabetes kit and follow our travel tips.
Insurance is one area in which people with diabetes sometimes encounter some difficulty.
You must declare your diabetes to your motor insurance company. Standard travel insurance often excludes pre-existing medical conditions so you may need to take out a special policy. Don t leave it until the last minute and shop around for the best deal. Difficulties are sometimes experienced by people with diabetes when trying to obtain life assurance and critical illness cover. Psychological and emotional health forms an essential part of our general well being.