Hi everyone, I’m a French Type 1 diabetic using an insulin pump, and I’ll soon be relocating to Zurich for work and to join my husband :) I’ve contacted several Swiss diabetes associations (including diabetesuisse) and followed up a few times over the past few weeks, but unfortunately I haven’t received any responses. Since my move is getting closer, I thought I’d ask here in case anyone has been through a similar experience. I’m mainly looking for practical advice from people living with Type 1 diabetes in Switzerland, especially anyone who has a pump and transferred their care from France (or another EU country). Before moving Is there anything important a person with Type 1 diabetes should know before moving to Switzerland? Before leaving France, what documents should I request from my diabetologist? (medical reports, prescriptions, treatment history, pump settings, etc.) How much insulin and pump-related supplies would you recommend bringing to cover the transition period? Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done before moving? Healthcare and insurance Are there any specific administrative or medical steps to anticipate when transferring insulin pump treatment from France to Switzerland? Did you arrange your health insurance before or after arriving? Did this create any issues when obtaining insulin or pump supplies? Are there any health-insurance-related pitfalls I should pay particular attention to? Are insulin pumps and CGMs (Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, etc.) generally covered by Swiss health insurance if you were already using them before moving? Medical follow-up Is it generally easy to find a diabetologist in the Zurich area who follows patients using insulin pumps? Are there any diabetes clinics or specialists in the Zurich area that you would recommend? Treatment and supplies How does the process work for obtaining insulin, sensors, infusion sets, reservoirs, and other pump supplies in Switzerland? Did you experience any interruption in access to insulin or supplies during the transition? If so, how did you handle it? Work 13. In a professional context, do people generally disclose Type 1 diabetes to their employer, or is it usually considered private unless specific accommodations are needed? I know that’s quite a lot of questions so I really appreciate anyone taking the time to reply! Tbh I’m a bit stressed about the move and making sure I can continue managing my diabetes without any interruption, so I’m hoping for as smooth a transition as possible Thanks a lot in advance for any insights, recommendations, or experiences you can share :) submitted by /u/poupinou19
Originally posted by u/poupinou19 on r/Switzerland