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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi,
I am immigrating to the UK from New Zealand to be with my girlfriend and intending to get engaged. I have a Dutch passport, so will be Dutch when i'm there, and have all the EU benefits for not needing visa's etc for work and to freely move around.
My question is what medical cost are involved in having Type 1 Diabetes? I have had it for 26 years now and in New Zealand medication is subsidised. I pay for prescriptions every three months and see the diabetic Nurse Specialist every three months. Is there legislation that covers EU members with Type 1 Diabetes? I have looked on the gov.uk website but cant see much there about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Also, are there requirements as a Diabetic eg 3 monthly visits to clinics or GP's for check ups etc.
My next thought is to call the UK embassy here in New Zealand to see if they can help me find out also.
Thanks so much and looking forward to some replies.
Cheers,
Maarten
I am immigrating to the UK from New Zealand to be with my girlfriend and intending to get engaged. I have a Dutch passport, so will be Dutch when i'm there, and have all the EU benefits for not needing visa's etc for work and to freely move around.
My question is what medical cost are involved in having Type 1 Diabetes? I have had it for 26 years now and in New Zealand medication is subsidised. I pay for prescriptions every three months and see the diabetic Nurse Specialist every three months. Is there legislation that covers EU members with Type 1 Diabetes? I have looked on the gov.uk website but cant see much there about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Also, are there requirements as a Diabetic eg 3 monthly visits to clinics or GP's for check ups etc.
My next thought is to call the UK embassy here in New Zealand to see if they can help me find out also.
Thanks so much and looking forward to some replies.
Cheers,
Maarten