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  1. W

    Thailand prescription

    Hi there, not sure if anyone can help. I am currently in Thailand on holiday from England and I have had to stay longer. I had packed extra medication incase but my last Freestyle Libre I have put on has bled from the outer centre and not working. I have got another week here and wondering is it...
  2. S

    Living with diabetes in Sweden

    Hi! I'm going to study in Stockholm, Sweden and I have Type-1 diabetes so I'd like to find out more about what is the diabetic care like in there. Is there ayone who has some experience in the topic? If so I'd like to ask some questions either here or in privete message. Thanks in advance :)
  3. flojo1234

    Going abroad for the first time!

    Hi all, In February I am going abroad for the first time (I'm 19 and people struggle to believe that, but its true!) I am type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice, I know I've got to take plenty of supplies, and I understand I need to get a letter from my...
  4. Swarfiga

    Diagnosed Abroad

    Hi everyone, first time posting! I'm a 24 year old UK national currently living and working in Athens. I moved here at the end of October and my symptoms developed around the exact same time. I noticed I was more thirsty than usual, urinating more frequently (especially at night) and was...
  5. H

    Living abroad with diabetes

    Hello everyone I'm new to the forum and hoping to find people in a similar situation. I was diagnosed type 1 in Jan 2015 and have since moved to Taiwan. There is an excellent national health service here and with my alien residency card I'm able to receive free or heavily subsidised...
  6. jbriscoe26

    Malta - diabetes

    I recently moved to Malta and would like some help on sorting my diabetes care over here. Anyone live or lived in Malta with diabetes? Any advice on what I should do and where I should start please? James
  7. E

    Health Insurance living abroad - help please?

    I am a British citizen but have been working in Russia for a number of years, which makes me unable to receive NHS treatment. I'd really like to talk to anyone else who also lives abroad and in particular to find out which health insurance company to turn to for insulin etc. Thanks!