Diabetic Care

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:58pm

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Hi.

I (like I'm sure sure many expats and Spanish Nationals), live with diabetes and have been taking insulin for many years having being diagnosed over 30 years ago.

Having just moved here from UK, I am tying to find out about any diabetic clinics or specialists (other than going to a regular doctor), that are available, as an example in the UK I had my feet and eyes regularly tested as well as quarterly reviews by a diabetic nurse.

Is anybody aware if any such facilities exist on Costa del Sol. I am currently awaiting my S1 and understand that I will be able to receive similar treatment and prescriptions in Spain, however it is the availability of ancillary treatment I am interested in.

Many Thanks

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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:07pm

Elle

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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:07pm

ACP wrote on Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:58pm:
Hi.
I (like I'm sure sure many expats and Spanish Nationals), live with diabetes and have been taking insulin for many years having being diagnosed over 30 years ago.

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Having just moved here from UK, I am tying to find out about any diabetic clinics or specialists (other than going to a regular doctor), that are available, as an example in the UK I had my feet and eyes regularly tested as well as quarterly reviews by a diabetic nurse.
Is anybody aware if any such facilities exist on Costa del Sol. I am currently awaiting my S1 and understand that I will be able to receive similar treatment and prescriptions in Spain, however it is the availability of ancillary treatment I am interested in.
Many Thanks

Hi ACP. My husband is diabetes type II. He has SP1.

If you enrol at local medical centre (you need TIE card, I assume you have this? Take your Padrón and passport just in case! Each area varies!

My husband had an eye test. Once he's in the system it's yearly. He also has foot care.

Good luck

ELLE

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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:20pm

ACP

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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:20pm

Elle wrote on Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:07pm:
Hi ACP. My husband is diabetes type II. He has SP1.
If you enrol at local medical centre (you need TIE card, I assume you have this? Take your Padrón and passport just in case! Each area varies!

Read more...

My husband had an eye test. Once he's in the system it's yearly. He also has foot care.
Good luck
ELLE

Thanks Elle

That's much appreciated, we have the S1 and have just bought our property so awaiting the TIE, although we have the Padron

All takes time and patience

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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:33pm