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I am considering applying for jobs in Dubai. I am an insulin dependent diabetic. I don't think any medical company will insure me for diabetes.

Therefore, most likely I will have to fork out for medicine myself.
Does anybody know how much it costs in Dubai for an expat? It could make the difference between whether I apply or not.

Thanks
Lex

May be you should bring a considerable amount with you?

Hey lexlex,

My present insurence covers the cost of insulin...oman insurence.

i used to pay for it myself earlier novorapid penfil 180dh/5, 3ml vials and levemir abt 300dh/5, 3ml vials.

dont think any insurence company covers here for strips for blood test though.

its very expensive here and the airport immigration will not let you bring in your own as i have heard correct me if im wrong

Mindnu wrote:its very expensive here and the airport immigration will not let you bring in your own as i have heard correct me if im wrong

U can carry your own thru airport...just need to carry doc's prescription/letter along.

The cost of newer insulins is just the same all places that i have seen internationally.

Hello there!

The best you can do is to get rid your problem being a DIABETIC ...so no need to worry about bringing medicine/prescription with you.. Use the purely Herbal that's really can take away your problems and even other Health Problems... Good Luck!