Gap travel usually spans a long period of time so make sure you are up to date with dental and eye check ups.

Regular annual eye checks are recommended.

But Mr Dorrell said the majority of people could afford to pay for eye checks and those on low incomes received assistance.

Additionally, MMC ran 13 health camps providing 1336 people living on construction sites with eye checks and basic medical attention.

In addition, UKIP propose introducing a voucher system that will enable people to receive treatment outside of the NHS, replace non-clinical managers with matrons to run NHS hospitals and introduce free dental and eye checks.

Self-help Monitor blood glucose levels Attend hospital check-ups Have regular eye checks Inform the DVLA Wear a medi-alert bracelet Always have some sugar available Many people with type 2 diabetes need only to eat a healthy diet to control their diabetes.