polly Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 [8-)] Shortly my family and i will be moving to Dinan![:-))] One member of my family is Diabetic. I ma sorry if i am quite open with medical problems but i cant help becoming stuck or confused about wat will happen. Do they have "clinics" for younger patients please help!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Type 1 or 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Diabetes is as common in France as anywhere else and they have all the usual facilities here for treating it. Your first step on arrival will be to register with your local doctor. He will examine your child and decide on the most suitable course of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have just registered a diabetic English freind who has just made the move over here from the UK with my GP. He was prescribed with his usual drugs (in one case a different name but the equivelant). She (the doctor) is now making arrangements for him to have blood tests etc, so she can get a feel for his case and take over his treatment here. No problems at all, a very smoothe transition. As SD says, this is not an uncommon condition, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have diabetes and was taken into hospital as an emergency-nothing to do with diabetes-I told the doctor in A&E what medication I was on and they supplied and continued the medication while I was a patient and carried out regular bloodtests(even during the night-with a torch).Excellent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Vette Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Do register with a doctor asap as he will have to apply for you (or yours) to get a certificate to say you are 100% free from charges and this could take a couple of months to come through. Also, when this comes through dont forget to get your card mettez a jour (updated) this can be done in the pharmacy or CPAM office. You are then entitled to free:- annual eye test and cardiology check, regular blood and urine tests, a monthly prescription to see a chiropodist, medication relating to the diabetes and your doctors fee refunded when you see him in relation to the diabetes. Unlike the UK you will have to pay towards any other medications unless they directly affect your diabetes.My doctor has been wonderful so I wish you all the best for a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me0wp00 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 My husband has type 2 and we moved over when he was 30, he's had excellent care and was prescribed a *new wonder* drug nearly 2 years ago which has only just been allowed to be prescribed foc in the uk and before had to be paid for via a private prescription. I find the care of him to be excellent, if he would just listen to the doc's advice !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveau Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 What's the wonder drug called? pm if you preferPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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