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Moved to UK.
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viviennem
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Are you registered at a doctor's surgery yet? That's your local GP, or General Practitioner. You have to register with a doctor and tell them you are a Type 1 diabetic (they should give you at least a form to fill in about your present health when you register). They'll take it from there.
Your GP gives you your prescriptions and you get the medication by handing those in at the local chemist's shop, (pharmacy).
Viviennem
Your GP gives you your prescriptions and you get the medication by handing those in at the local chemist's shop, (pharmacy).
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viviennem
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If you mean, "order on line for a repeat prescription", that depends on your surgery (or 'practice'. It's called the doctor's practice over here - but they are qualified and experienced :lol: ) Some practices have this facility, others don't. I order my repeat prescriptions by phone, and they review my medications (not just for diabetes) every 6 months.
Not quite sure what you mean by 'the flower one'. Register with the GP who's most convenient for you - they'll usually go through a nearby chemist. You'll discuss your needs with the GP; it's usual to get things on a monthly basis, but I think Type 1s may be different, may be able to get more at a time. I'm Type 2 and get my repeat prescriptions monthly, but a Type 1 should be along shortly to explain better than I can.
You may be given an appointment with a diabetes consultant at the local hospital Diabetic Clinic, and they may handle your Annual Reviews etc. We also have Diabetic Specialist Nurses who are usually very good - usually!
If you're working here or are a student, everything should be free for you, but there may be exceptions that I don't know about, depending on your status.
Viv 8)
Not quite sure what you mean by 'the flower one'. Register with the GP who's most convenient for you - they'll usually go through a nearby chemist. You'll discuss your needs with the GP; it's usual to get things on a monthly basis, but I think Type 1s may be different, may be able to get more at a time. I'm Type 2 and get my repeat prescriptions monthly, but a Type 1 should be along shortly to explain better than I can.
You may be given an appointment with a diabetes consultant at the local hospital Diabetic Clinic, and they may handle your Annual Reviews etc. We also have Diabetic Specialist Nurses who are usually very good - usually!
If you're working here or are a student, everything should be free for you, but there may be exceptions that I don't know about, depending on your status.
Viv 8)
