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JonL · Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 10

As the subject says...it would be incredibly helpful to hear from any diabetics living/working in these countries.

I've been offered a job in China, and my wife is diabetic. It's possible to stock up for several months, but we'd be there for the full school year. I've done some searching and have not found any specific information on this, so please excuse me if I've missed any appropriate threads.

Much thanks to all.

roamingteacher · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 106

Your best bet would probably be to ask your contact in China, although to be honest, I don't think it would be an issue to get insulin. There are private hospitals (and diabetics) everywhere in the world, and I'm sure these countries are no exception in terms of the high quality and supplies they have access to.

Of course, if anyone has first-hand experience, they can speak with more authority.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/global-diabetes/diabetes-in-china.html
http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/composite-167.htm

JonL · Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 10

Thanks for your response, roamingteacher. I can imagine it can be found, just wondered how complicated it could get. In Thailand it was available but not always easy to get to. Fortunately we were able to go with a good supply. In Portugal it was usually easy, according to the mood of the pharmacist.

I'll ask this question in the China forum, too. Anyone with experience to share can only help.

Thanks to all.

JonL · Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 10

Come to think of it...any comments or experiences of diabetics in Cambodia and Lao would be helpful, too. We have some thoughts about spending some time in the region in the not too distant future.