T1D in Bahrain

Gilly3108 New member

Member since 11 March 2014

Gilly3108New member20 October 2019 15:25:22

Hello. US expats considering moving to Bahrain for work (boyfriend will actually be working in Saudi but as we are not married, we will live in Bahrain). He is a T1 diabetic with a continuous insulin pump and glucometer. Anyone know about T1D in Bahrain? Recommend a good endocrinologist? Anything we should know? I鈥檝e been searching online for answers but doesn鈥檛 seem to be much.

Thank you for any help you can offer.

-Lauren

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert21 October 2019 06:34:52

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Not much is available online here I am afraid.聽 However, there are lots of diabetics in this part of the world (Due to the lifestyle and habits of the population) and generally this disease has very good medical support in most GCC countries.聽 For recommendations for good endo's, I suggest to post on the Mums in Bahrain Facebook group where they routinely share experiences and provide recommendations.

ihsanozbakir Active member

Member since 08 December 2012

ihsanozbakirActive member23 October 2019 13:03:15

please check your pm.

Gilly3108 New member

Member since 11 March 2014

Gilly3108New member23 October 2019 13:38:44

Thank you for the suggestion. Never thought about a mom鈥檚 group but makes perfect sense.

-L

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert24 October 2019 06:58:10

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Yeah, it is a very big community group on Facebook.聽 A lot of the posts are about recommendations for doctors, hospitals, schools etc.聽 You get great advice for those.聽 But when it comes to visas and other formalities; it is severely lacking and that is when you come to expat.com .