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  1. gradenko80

    Access to supplies in Spain / Europe?

    Hi all, I'm from Australia originally and have been travelling in the UK for the last few months and haven't had any trouble getting insulin through the NHS. I'm off to Spain and potentially some other European/Northern African/Mediterranean countries shortly and I'll definitely stock up before...
  2. dolliediabetic

    Going to Spain (Long term)

    *EDIT / UPDATE* I think I've worded this all very wrong. I will not be claiming prescriptions here and mailing them to Spain. Just the insulin I already have here. Once I am out of the country I will not be getting prescriptions here. I just have a few boxes I would want to be sent over...
  3. gibbsyns3

    Living in Spain with Diabetes & Spanish SNS Healthcare

    Though diagnosed with T2 in 2013, it is only recently I have started taking the issue seriously. Living as a foreign national in Spain presents an additional hurdle in so far as accessing health services is concerned. A general lack of awareness as to the Spanish health service norms and...
  4. gibbsyns3

    Old diagnosis, new awareness

    Hello forum. I was diagnosed type 2 in 2013. Since then my 'involvement' in diabetes has been one of taking 2 metaforminas daily (I mainly remember), and a feeling of guilt that accompanies everything I eat and drink that I know I shouldn't (although I have already seen in the forum that my...
  5. B

    Type 2 Moving to Spain

    Hi, I have a couple of questions. I am type 2 (Glucophage SR 500mg twice a day) and am moving to Spain (Jerez de la Frontera) in late August. I also have retinopathy (lasers to be done next week). I have looked online and all I can find for sale in Spain is Glucophage XR. What's the difference...
  6. Jesus Spain

    Host and Learn Spanish-English Language

    Hello, I'm interested in hosting teenagers to learn spanish language with td1 and vice versa. I think would be more safe for families with a td1 teen. We could know before and share our information about their behavior or hobbies. Thanks and sorry for my english language level.