Hello everyone,

I am a type 1 diabetic and I am going on Erasmus to Seoul (South Korea) from August to January.I would like to know if anyone has been there or done an Erasmus/exchange in another country as a diabetic.

I have several doubts:

  • How does the medical system work in South Korea for someone who is going on an exchange for a few months?
  • Did you bring all the insulin from Spain or did you get it there?
  • If you bought it there, did you need a prescription from your endocrinologist in Spain or a prescription from a Korean doctor?
  • What was the process like to get insulin and material (sensors, needles, etc.)?
  • Has anyone used the public system (NHIS) or any international hospitals like SNUH?What experience did you have?

I'm also worried about the trip:

  • Did they give you any trouble at the airport for carrying insulin, sensors, pumps, needles, glucagon or other material?
  • Did you bring any certificate or medical report in English?
  • How did you transport all the material for several months?

Any experience or advice, whether about South Korea or about an Erasmus in any other country, would help me a lot.

Thank you so much!