Travelling with Type 1Diabetes

[Anne Aberdeen]

Has anyone travelled to Australia for a long period of time ie over 3 months? What did you do about getting supplies for use with T1D?

 

[Robin]

Has anyone travelled to Australia for a long period of time ie over 3 months? What did you do about getting supplies for use with T1D?

I’ve no personal experience, but the U.K. is one of the countries that Australia has a reciprocal health care agreement with, so you should be able to get the same treatment as an Australian citizen would get in Australia. Which might not be the same as here, the link below gives info on how to sign up for their Medicare system.

Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the United Kingdom - Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - Services Australia

If you’re visiting Australia from the United Kingdom you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

 

[trophywench]

They definitely stock both Novorapid and Levemir Flexpens in pharmacies in Oz - but like here, you need a prescription and if you haven't pre-registered for Medicare, seeing a GP will cost you.