Hi, my son is 7 years old and has type 1 diabetes. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has had experience of coping with this whilst living in Italy - I mean in terms of obtaining supplies, hospital clinics, everything, really.
thanks :)
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/22/2006 - 16:57
No experience with diabetes, but I have found that a) A lot less items need a prescription in Italy and b) It's better to know the actual name of the drugs etc and not just the generic manufacturer's name.
I have found that any pharmacy in a major city will normal have someone who speaks english and could assist. Have even had legs and arms strapped up after a rather nasty mountain bike accident in one of them.
The British Embassy in Rome web site also has lists of english speaking proffessionals. One of which is a specialist in diabetes. He's in Rome though. [url]http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1115140103582[/url]
Just remember it's not a third world country, but a bit of planning would be useful for you.
Andy
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/23/2006 - 04:50
No experience with diabetes, but I have found that a) A lot less items need a prescription in Italy and b) It's better to know the actual name of the drugs etc and not just the generic manufacturer's name.
I have found that any pharmacy in a major city will normal have someone who speaks english and could assist. Have even had legs and arms strapped up after a rather nasty mountain bike accident in one of them.
The British Embassy in Rome web site also has lists of english speaking proffessionals. One of which is a specialist in diabetes. He's in Rome though. [url]http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1115140103582[/url]
Just remember it's not a third world country, but a bit of planning would be useful for you.
Andy