Why I don't hesitate to use Mexican hospitals

Bel Woodhouse
April 25, 2025

This is a tale of two friends and about what happened when something went terribly wrong on our girls’ trip. I wanted to share this to show that if, heaven forbid, something ever goes wrong for you while travelling in Mexico, you shouldn’t hesitate to go to a hospital.

Because they care about the patient. There’s excellent medical care from all the health professionals there: from nurses and doctors to administrative staff.

Because not all girls’ trips end in champagne and giggles. Ours didn’t.

Here’s what happened.

A dear friend and I went on a little trip down to Tulum a couple of weeks ago. Nothing we hadn’t done before. Over the years, we’ve had many little adventures. Her Type 1 diabetes has never been an issue — until this time.

We had fun for two days and went exploring the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Zooming around on boat rides. Floating down a Mayan canal surrounded by orchids. Enjoying amazing ice cream (our travel tradition) — you know, the usual girls’ trip stuff.

Then, on the morning we were due to come home, she collapsed in the street.

After sitting for a bit, I decided it was time to go get help. I was five minutes too late. She suddenly crumpled on the curb. My worst fear was happening before my eyes. You guessed it: diabetic coma here we come.

More:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/lifestyle/using-mexican-hospitals/