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Message: <blockquote data-quote="yilc" data-source="post: 2586030" data-attributes="member: 568986">Hi everyone!I'm based in Hong Kong and newly diagnosed this week.Unsure whether it is type 1 or 2 yet, as the doctor says some of the symptoms suggest type 1 and others suggest type 2.  Very likely I'll be given a refillable pen (based on the pamphlet, likely a Novopen 5) and some cartridges when I'm discharged from the hospital.The issue is that I'll relocate to London in 3-4 weeks for a 6-month work rotation.  Just wanted to know how should I get my refill cartridges after I arrive at UK.  Would a general practitioner be able to prescribe some?  How many spare ones should I reserve before relocation in case I could't get a doctor's appointment soon enough?  Private healthcare should also work for me as my health insurance at least partially covers it.Many thanks in advance!</blockquote>

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