skint_eastwood Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Does anyone have Type 2 diabetes and for breakdown cover in France do they charge an extra premium for the condition? Thanks Quote Honda CRV 2. 2 towing a Swift Challenger Sport 640 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve W77 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Why should having Diabetes have any effect on the cost of breakdown cover? Quote 2015 SorentoKX2 pulling a 2011 Sterling Eccles Moonstone Link to post Share on other sites
skint_eastwood Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 I would be thinking that anyone taking insulin would be at risk from having a hypo (low blood sugar episode) while driving. Diabetics on insulin have to renew their licence every 2 years. Quote Honda CRV 2. 2 towing a Swift Challenger Sport 640 Link to post Share on other sites
KNARF Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 f you are only talking about breakdown cover for the vehicle then there is no charge if you include medical cover there may be a charge or they may cover you but exclude any problems arising from the diabetes. knarf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t5van Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Type 2 no, type 1 is notifiable by law. , but not sure about breakdown cover. Edited August 5, 2015 by t5van Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve W77 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I would be thinking that anyone taking insulin would be at risk from having a hypo (low blood sugar episode) while driving. Diabetics on insulin have to renew their licence every 2 years. That situation has nothing to do with breakdown cover, but it will effect travel insurance. Quote 2015 SorentoKX2 pulling a 2011 Sterling Eccles Moonstone Link to post Share on other sites
KNARF Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) If you have had a hypo in the last 12 months you should be testing your glucose levels every time before you drive and if on Insulin you should keep a record of the readings. Even if your diabetes is controlled by tablets the DVSA say you should test before you drive a significant distance. knarf Edited August 5, 2015 by KNARF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JCloughie Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Does anyone have Type 2 diabetes and for breakdown cover in France do they charge an extra premium for the condition? Thanks Why would you think anyone would be asked for medical info for breakdown insurance? John Quote Volvo V70 D3 SE (was Peugeot 4007, SsangYong Korando), Pulling a Lunar Clubman SI 2015. If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. Link to post Share on other sites
shipbroker Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yes I have Type2, my insurers not interested. Geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to post Share on other sites
Easy T Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I would be thinking that anyone taking insulin would be at risk from having a hypo (low blood sugar episode) while driving. Diabetics on insulin have to renew their licence every 2 years. Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled by tablet or diet not injection. Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to post Share on other sites
KNARF Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled by tablet or diet not injection. Type 2 is often controlled by insulin it depends on the effectiveness of the medcation. knarf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t5van Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 If you inject its classed as type 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Easy T Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 If you inject its classed as type 1 Yep. I am type 2. Dad was type 1 Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to post Share on other sites
beejay Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Why would you think anyone would be asked for medical info for breakdown insurance? John Did you notice the OP's location? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled by tablet or diet not injection. Not necessarily. Some Type 2s need control by Insulin, and those with kidney failure are unable to take Metformin and various other medication. Quote 2013 Honda CR-V EX iDTEC; 2014 Swift Challenger Sport 514 Link to post Share on other sites
KNARF Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) If you inject its classed as type 1 Incorrect read below Type 2 diabetes and insulin injections People with type 2 diabetes may need to take insulin injections, usually for one of two main reasons: Low sensitivity to insulin: The more excess body weight we carry, the less sensitive we are to insulin. Being insensitive to insulin means insulin doesn't reduce blood glucose levels as much as it should. People with low insulin sensitivity often need to be injected with insulin to avoid hyperglycemia. Beta cell failure: If you develop insulin resistance, you need more of it to keep your blood glucose levels stable. More insulin production means more work for the pancreas. Over time, the beta cells can become burnt out by the constant strain, and stop producing insulin altogether. Eventually, you can get to a similar situation as someone with type 1 diabetes, in which your body is incapable of producing the amount of insulin you need to keep blood glucose levels under control. Insulin injections are necessary in these situations knarf Edited August 6, 2015 by KNARF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 If you inject its classed as type 1 No it isn't. Incretin mimetics -e. g. Liraglutide - are administered by injection. This is not normally prescribed for Type 1. Quote 2013 Honda CR-V EX iDTEC; 2014 Swift Challenger Sport 514 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve W77 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Did you notice the OP's location? What difference does that make? Quote 2015 SorentoKX2 pulling a 2011 Sterling Eccles Moonstone Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydug Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I can't possibly see why Breakdown cover should be influenced by a medical condition. If the breakdown cover was rolled into a comprehensive travel policy that would be a different matter. Then it would be the health matter that was being looked at. My application for a travel policy is always influenced by the period of time between INR blood tests. Less than once a month is reason to refuse. Quote Citroen C5-X7 Tourer+Avondale Rialto 480/2 https://jondogoescaravanning.com Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderDave Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Are we talking Red Pennant as it is Europe cover and is effected by medical condition? Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Spaniel Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I am a Type 2 diabetic. I do not inject, I do not take insulin. I do use Metaformin and Glicazide. I get a DVLA driven medical check up every three years as I am over 75. I have breakdown cover and no medical questions asked when I took out Breakdown Cover with Green Flag. In fact nobody ever seems interested when I say Type 2 Diabetic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KNARF Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 The only time I have been asked apart from travel insurance is for Car insurance and it does increase the premium. knarf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ich Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I have never had any issues worldwide with insurance of any form for Type ! diabetes that I have had for over 20 years. So this seem an odd decision Quote My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely Link to post Share on other sites
KNARF Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Some Insurers don't charge extra for type 2 diabetes controlled by diet or tablets others do . I insured our M/Home yesterday and it added £20 to the premium. Every time I insure my car or M/home I have to declare my diabetes and the quoted premium takes it into consideration. I know that it is often an addition as i have obtained quotes without declaring it and then declaring it from the same company and there is usually a difference. knarf Edited August 6, 2015 by KNARF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolebob Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I insure with LV. Just been diagnosed with Type 2. (No tablets or injections) They were not interested. Quote Honda CRV Diesel Petrol & No caravan now. Link to post Share on other sites
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