Doctor Required for Diabetes

jonkay


Joined: 01/04/2008
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
08/06/2011 12:41

We have some friends coming over soon with there children, one of which has been recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Therefore just in case there is an emergency etc while he is here does anybody know of a Doctor in the Alsancak / Kyrenia area who specialises in Diabetes in children. Or should they go directly to the hospital in Kyrenia?.



All advise greatly welcome, thank you.

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
08/06/2011 13:16

Nurseawfull should be able to help you the right advice here jonkay.

Just an interest link on the subject:

http://search.mercola.com/search/Pages/results.aspx?k=diabetes

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
08/06/2011 14:14

In case of emergency and the fact that a lot of Dr's don't work Saturday afternoon and Sunday best to take the child to Girne Hospital. Just make sure they bring plenty of insulin with them as it is not very easy to source here, and some of the insulins are not available at all! Also test kit and strips.



Chris

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
08/06/2011 22:06

Just remember that a lot of fresh cooked food in NC does not contain the same amount of Carbs as British food, bread, pitta and kebab naan all seem to have less sugar content which is good but can play havoc when trying to balance insulin intake.

Plenty of testing and a few cartons of orange juice on hand in case of Hypo,s

Orange juice breaks down in the stomach quickly and enters the blood within a very short time much quicker than chocolate or bicuits.

dearie


Joined: 08/03/2011
Posts: 142

Message Posted:
09/06/2011 07:46

My son is diabetic and whenever he comes here during the very hot weather it plays havoc with his sugar levels.



I would advise just be prepared understand what to do about hypos and be sensible and all will be well.



When in doubt - test - so as another had said bring plenty of test strips - have a great time.

jonkay


Joined: 01/04/2008
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
09/06/2011 14:55

Thank you all for your help. I will pass all info on to my friend. Regards Donna

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
09/06/2011 16:27

There is a diabetic specialist doctor in Nicosia, Dr Hasan Sav. Top guy and fantastic attention. Hope you do not need a doctor, but just in case...... 0392 228 2272 hasan.sav@superonline.com