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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hi, I am going to be moving away from home (Wales) to University in England next month in September. How do I go about making sure I have access to insulin and my t-slim pump equipment? Do I have to change GP? As what will happen when I come home during the holidays?
 
I moved doctor when I went to uni (and I was diabetic), I would suggest this is likely to be a good idea as firstly the recommended doctors near unis tend to deal with lots of young people, and therefore tend to be somewhat more switched on and flexible.

Most holidays aren't all that long (and you'll likely not have been kicked out of your halls/residence), but if you're at home for long enough to need more supplies (e.g. over the summer), you can register as a temporary resident back at your old GP.
 
I moved doctor when I went to uni (and I was diabetic), I would suggest this is likely to be a good idea as firstly the recommended doctors near unis tend to deal with lots of young people, and therefore tend to be somewhat more switched on and flexible.
Yep. This is exactly what Diabetes UK recommends.
 
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