Moving to Dubai with a Type 1 teenager

[Marlasmum]

Hi....does anyone have experience of relocating from the Uk to Dubai with a type 1 diabetic teenager?? I'm desperate to find out how the prescriptions work. My daughter is starting on the closed loop next month, how will I obtain the CGM's/pumps/insulin plus all the other prescriptions she needs. Any advice would be very much appreciated

 

[urbanracer]

Hi....does anyone have experience of relocating from the Uk to Dubai with a type 1 diabetic teenager?? I'm desperate to find out how the prescriptions work. My daughter is starting on the closed loop next month, how will I obtain the CGM's/pumps/insulin plus all the other prescriptions she needs. Any advice would be very much appreciated

I would suggest getting yourself a consultant in Dubai.
Kings College operates a clinic in Dubai - (there are others if you google search)

 

[Africanaussie]

Beyond sorting prescriptions and a specialist in Dubai, the move itself can get tricky with all the medical gear. I’ve looked into some relocation help for similar reasons, and found a few that actually get the medical side of things. One worth checking out is this one for relocation support in Dubai: https://www.smartmovers.ae/.

 

[Oldessanian]

Hi....does anyone have experience of relocating from the Uk to Dubai with a type 1 diabetic teenager?? I'm desperate to find out how the prescriptions work. My daughter is starting on the closed loop next month, how will I obtain the CGM's/pumps/insulin plus all the other prescriptions she needs. Any advice would be very much appreciated

Hi, am in similar position with secondment offer to Dubai. Child is currently using Omnipod 5 and Dexcom 6, but according to Omnipod customer service, Omnipod 5 not available in Dubai only Omnipod Dash. Interested to know what you have learnt.