diabetes and income protection
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Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes?
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, to say the least.
And while many of us may have a general idea of what this disease is, there’s a lot of misunderstanding surrounding what it means for the future for a person newly diagnosed with diabetes, and their families.
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Can a person with diabetes get life insurance?
Diabetes in Australia is our fastest growing chronic condition
The onset of Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (T1DM) occurs most frequently in people under 30 years, however, new research suggests almost half of all people who develop the condition are diagnosed over the age of 30.
Each day 280 Australians develop diabetes:
- 56% are males
- 44% are females
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Do I need life insurance if I'm Single and LGBTQIA+?
Do I need life insurance if I'm Single and LGBTQIA+?
The answer is probably Yes, and here's why
Many LGBTQIA+ singles are taking control of their own lives and getting their Life Insurance sorted sooner than many of their straight allies, who traditionally risk leaving such important decisions until they’re married with children.
And that’s because LGBTQIA+ folk often face more unique challenges than our straight friends.
Many LGBTQIA+ people understand the importance of having their own Income Protection insurance in place because it helps protect their ability to continue to earn an income, to live, to love (and to party). However many LGBTQIA+ people have additional Life Insurance needs and challenges.
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How to get life insurance if you have diabetes
Managing diabetes can be a challenge: getting life insurance at the same time can feel overwhelming
Diabetes is Australia's fastest growing chronic health condition with 280 Australians developing this condition every day. (That's one person every five minutes)
People living with a pre-existing health condition like diabetes, statistically speaking have a higher risk of needing to make a claim on their personal insurance policy.
Add to this constantly changing assessment standards for getting insurance cover, and finding a life insurance specialist who understand your situation can feel near impossible.
Welcome to Unusual Risks Insured - we get it.
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Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - Move More, Eat Mindfully, Stay Hydrated
The Diabetes Dilemma & Life Insurance
Did you know the fastest growing chronic health condition in Australia, can be prevented?
November 14 is World Diabetes Day and we believe that everyone needs to better understand this growing health condition.
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