It doesn’t really matter, as far as I’m concerned. Whatever is most expedient at the time.

I had to Google glp-1. Didn’t know what that was. So I don’t know about that.

I am able to get the stuff I use, so I’m good, mainly fiasp cartridges. I am still using dexcom g6. The cgm and pump stuff are available by clinic you go to, which is weird.

I have T1D, and I actually pay more in Japan than I did in the US. I had great insurance in the US, though. How that breaks down is my premiums are way higher here and the doctor visits cost more. Prescriptions are slightly less.

If you compared average users in my case, it would be much more affordable in Japan.

One thing in particular about US healthcare costs is the deductible, which hits you up front, all at once.

Question: what is the minimum time in country (a) be able to voice an opinion here, and (b) to be informed enough, in OP’s opinion, to have useful perspective?

I was thinking about this yesterday and thinking I’d like at least a year before I reflect.

Separating waste into 4 different types, setting them out on different days at precise times, then it all ending up in the same place anyway (the incinerator). Japan.