I am an American girl who just got engaged to an Egyptian guy. I am planning to visit Egypt in the near future to meet his family. I might be staying there for 2 months maybe more. His family lives in Doqqi to be exact. I also suffer from Juvenile Diabetes. How is the medical care there? Is there easy access to insulin and my other medical supplies? Is the bottled water clean over there? Please let me know, so that I can plan accordingly.
Planning an Extended Stay in Egypt, How Is the Medical Care There?
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Health care here is ancient compared to what you are used to in the States. The good news is there is no prescriptions needed to most medications even antibiotics (everything is over the counter). However, I have no experience with diabetes meds here but I'm sure they are available. I would suggest you bring as much as you are legally allowed to carry. Make sure you bring a prescription from you doctor in the States just to make sure you are getting the right meds. If you are only staying for 2 months it might be smart to bring a 2 month supply and then find a doctor here to consult with. If you want some help locating a doctor, email me through my blog, but I'm sure your fiance can help.
Bottled water is clean and safe to drink. Food is fine just make sure to wash your veggies well.
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