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[Supertrotter]

One thing that I do need to explore is what standard of healthcare there is for Diabetes.

Does anyone kow of anyone who is, anywhere there is a clinic suited to this etc.

Any info would be very much appreciated.

[Sotos]

You mean special clinics for diabetes? Diabetes is a common thing. All clinics can handle incidents related to it. The health care system in Cyprus is good but on some kinds of difficult operations people are sent abroad.

[miltiades]

There are many diabetics in Cyprus , treatment is similar to that in the UK , since Im a diabetic myslef , on tablets , I can recommenfd a good Diabetic specialist in Limassol , if you you are going to stay in Limassol contact me for details. Are you a newly diagnosed Diabetic ?

[JTR2006]

Hi there,
As diabetes is very close to my heart i can answer this question for you.
Cyprus has an excellent diabetic awareness system in place in every city town and rural village on the island. As in the Uk the help available depends on the type of diabetes that you may have (ie insulin dependency etc..). My father has been a diabetic for most of his adult life, and until he came to the island just over 25 years ago was forever having problems with his health in the Uk. As both my parents are invloved in the medical profession here in cyprus, my mother is heavily involved with the Cyprus Diabetic Association and is one of the leading heads of the association within Larnaca. The CDA is internationally respected and has recently been granted the task of trialling pioneering new drugs, and glucose machines within cyprus, something which again my mother has been heavily involved in. This scheme has been a massive success and Cyprus dare i say it is HEADS further in diabetes awareness than many other European Countries. Indeed every month (or 2?) the CDA represents Cyprus(my mother is ALWAYS travelling!) at many international conferences on diabetes held all over the world, allowing the CDA to be at the forefront of technological innovations and research into the condition, which the information is then passed onto the association in Cyprus which implements all neccesary information into the job it does with diabetics in Cyprus.
Whenever someone is diagnosed with diabetes within Larnaca Hospital anyways, he or she is referred to the association who will help you come to terms with the new way of life as well as prepare you and assist you with all the neccesary information and clinical procedures now needed. This you would NOT get with the NHS instead they would tell you to see your GP who in turn would pass you off with millions of bits of information in the form of leaflets which would leave you confused, or so i hear from many people who have found the NHS less than helpful towards them when diagnosed with this condition. I have seen many people retire to cyprus with diabetes or develop it whilst here, and they are all living happy normal lives under a diabetic awareness scheme which in my opinion is SECOND TO NONE in Europe.
I Hope this helps. Should you need any more information(as i am new!) please dont hesitate to email me(this you can do through the admin?) and i will be more than happy to put you in touch with the association who can help you in any way shape or form you may require.

[JTR2006]

You mean special clinics for diabetes? Diabetes is a common thing. All clinics can handle incidents related to it. The health care system in Cyprus is good but on some kinds of difficult operations people are sent abroad.

NOT all clinics can my friend. Those that can will. Those that cannot will and do refer patients to governement hospitals which then treat the patient with the help and support of the CDA. And secondly may i just add that the health care system in Cyprus is not good. It is EXCELLENT. Living in the Uk for 5 years makes you appreciate how good the health service here is. The hospitals (in Larnaca and Paralimni anyways) are SPOTLESS. You are rarely ever waiting for more than an hour to see someone and the treatment you receive is second to none provided by doctors who are UK and US trained with many years experience. Even the junior doctors who are still training are constantly being monitored to ensure a high level of service is provided.
Now you put that against the NHS who will have you waiting 6 hours in casualty for a nurse then a further 4 hours to see a doctor, A system which gives its patients diseases like MRSA when it should be trying to make them better, and hospitals being run and doctored by healthcare professionals who get it wrong all the time(diagnosis, treatments etc..) not to mention the dirt and filth (ever been in casualty in uk on a saturday night?) and i can safely safe the health care system in CYPRUS is superb.

[Supertrotter]

WOW Guys! What a fantastic response!

Thank you for your comments.

Miltiades - I am a fairly newly diagnosed Type II (Metformin tablets & diet controlled). We will be living in Trimithousa, Paphos but if I need to travel for healthcare then I will!

JTR2006 - Thanks for your detailed response. It very encouraging as here in the UK, sometimes you are made to feel like an inconvenience being diabetic.

This has really cheered me up. Thanks again!

[miltiades]

Supertrotter , as long as you limit your beer intake , eat healthy foods and exercise you have nothing to worry about.Of course diabetes is not curable and its something we have to live with for the rest of our lives , it is as you know a serious decease but a controllable one.
When I'm in Cyprus I see a specialist in Limassol , if you email me I will be glad to pass on his details.

[Supertrotter]

What is the situation re private health insurance with Diabetes?

Will they still cover you? Is it at extortionate rates? Who is the best/recommended insurers?

[JTR2006]

What is the situation re private health insurance with Diabetes?

Will they still cover you? Is it at extortionate rates? Who is the best/recommended insurers?

I will ask the CDA and get back to you on this. Keep checking back or should you need to contact me ask the admin who can supply you with my email or at least pm functions so we can communicate..
Cheers.

[Oleg]

Hello, JTR2006. My son (4,5 years) is sick of a diabetes two years. We wish to move to live to Chyprus. You could tell more in detail about medical maintenance for sick of a diabetes. What social programs exist. I read your answers at a forum and have understood that you are well informed in this question. Probably and change of a climate will favorably affect my son, now we live in Moscow. Forgive for my English.
Thanks. My e-mail: [email protected]