However, the insurer will consider your medical exam and lab results, your specific health condition, your overall health, age, lifestyle, tobacco use, height-to-weight ratio, the prescriptions you take, how often you see your doctor, and how you manage your condition.
Some life insurers will be less willing to insure someone with certain health issues, while other insurers may have more experience and be more competitive in their approach to insuring applicants with health issues.
In addition, there are life insurance plans available with guaranteed approval - which means you cannot be turned down for life insurance due to any health conditions. If you meet the age requirements (45-85 for some carriers), you can get insured.
Here's how you can learn more about life insurance for people with health conditions.