Type 1 diabetes in Riyadh

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DPIK Member

Member since 04 August 2016

DPIKMember07 August 2016 21:18:40

Hi Everyone,

We are in the process of making the move to KSA.聽 Can I ask if there is anyone living with Type 1 Diabetes?聽 What is the healthcare system like?聽 Routine clinic check ups for Hb1Ac?聽 Annual review?
Kinda want to know what to expect so I can be well prepared.聽 Anyone on pump?聽 I am grateful for any info.

Many thanks
DPIK

Diet3440 Member

Member since 07 August 2016

Diet3440Member07 August 2016 21:54:55

Hi.
As you may already know, Saudi Arabia is in the top 10 globally in terms of DM prevalence. Lots of private clinics as well as governmental health-care providers are familiar with the management of diabetes.
Insulin pump is usually used to manage younger patients and shouldn't be a big concern when planning your journey.
Depending on Your sponsor, you could have a better follow-up and management. In Riyadh, you will find more than five specialised clinics in type 1 diabetes.
I can provide you a short list of the available HCC if you know who your sponsor聽 is ( governmental or non governmental )
Regards

DPIK Member

Member since 04 August 2016

DPIKMember07 August 2016 22:09:14

Dear Diet3440,

It's my son who is living with Type 1 diabetes.聽 He is 7 years old, has a pump and a BM sensor so no need lancets and strips to monitor blood sugar.聽 My husband and I are both medical profession but not sure how people managed juvenile diabetes there.聽

If you can provide me with the short list of available HCC, I will be very grateful, sponsor: National Guard Hospital.

Thanks

Diet3440 Member

Member since 07 August 2016

Diet3440Member07 August 2016 22:17:34

That's great news. As long as you're working with with the national guard, there聽 healthcare is the best in Saudi Arabia, and you shouldn't be worried about such issue. I'll聽 list all other providers tomorrow, a colleague is working closely with the national diabetes prevention prog. And will be delighted to share such info.

DPIK Member

Member since 04 August 2016

DPIKMember07 August 2016 22:31:53

Thanks Diet3440. Looking forward to receiving you mail......
Goodnite

Red Dragon99 Member

Member since 18 September 2023

Red Dragon99Member18 September 2023 09:41:34

On my own behalf, I want to say: I came here a long time ago, but I have never consulted a doctor about diabetes. I drink Difort (these are capsules for high sugar), I control my sugar, and that鈥檚 it.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator18 September 2023 11:44:03

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Hello Red Dragon99,

Thank you for your message here, however, I doubt they will get to see your message given this thread has been inactive since 2016.

I suggest looking for more recent threads on the Riyadh forum to engage with active members.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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Jordanwiser New member

Member since 15 September 2023

JordanwiserNew member01 December 2023 14:25:35

Red Dragon99, Thank you for your advice. I also bought this product and I can already see an improvement in my well-being. I plan to take it with a course. The main thing is that this remedy is natural, so I am not worried about any side effects

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