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  1. bangkokdiabetic

    Not happy sugar is being promoted in our junior school in a morbibly obese area.

    I may sound officious but I think the starting Point should Be Have the Teachers & Governors Learnt Nothing. The money for free School meals should be ring fenced (\\\\minimum amount for each child which cant be reduced.) in the Schools Budget or in theses days of Budget cuts the temptation for...
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    Stainless Steel

    Just a thought, in these days of recycling everything I wonder how pure the metal is and if it contains traces of other things.I don't know if it is an Urban myth but I was told some 60 years ago that a Pork Pie could Legally be called a Pork Pie if Pork Fat was used in making the Pastry and...
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    Anyone have hand problems i.e Neuropathy

    I would check with your doctor it could be many things it might be a blood flow problem which will spread to your feet in due course It is easily treated if caught early enough but may require surgery if left too long better to be safe than sorry
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    I (nearly) stayed OFF my soapbox

    I sympathize I have often had to stop myself on the subject of diabetes when I see my audiences eyes glaze over,you can not convert those who do not want to learn but you can and are Leading By Example. but you need a strong will to do so without lecturing all those who say ' Oh go on one...
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    Baffled by food

    I am not an expert but A Sandwich would normally have Bread (to be avoided.) you don't say what was in the sandwich May contain sugar and crisps normally also to be avoided (Usually made from Potaro's another food to be avoided whilst I usually try and avoid Both Bread and potato's and pizza...
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    Hot Weather

    I live in Bangkok which is Hot all year Round and have done for 20 odd years and I do NOT find the temperature effects my Levels In fact I have very consistent levels my average is 7 days 91 mg/dl 14 days 94mg/dl 30 days 92mg/dl and 90days 99mg/dl and has been around this for about a yea or...
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    3000g Metformin, single dose

    I tale 500mg 3 times daily of Metformin and I remember in the past I on my own initiative increased my dosage to850mg x 1 500mg x 2 ie from 1500 mg to 1850 mg per day and was Severely told of by my Thai Doctor who Stressed that I should not exceed 1500 a day under any circumstances. as...
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    is my meter accurate?

    Every meter out their will give different reading even if you take 2 readings from the same drop of blood HSSS is right its the tend that is important. The Dawn Phenomenon is really given that name because its taken after the longest period of fasting our body reacts to I suppose if your a night...
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    Flexitarian Diet ?

    Just seen this never heard of this diet but think with some tweaks might be OK wondered what others thought https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/nutrition/is-the-flexitarian-diet-a-good-idea/ar-BBT2Vuv?li=BBoPH6F On reflexion it seems to be similar to what I have been for years as say with some...
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    Coke Zero

    Coke in Australia is sweetened I believe by Stevia I believe because of public demand whereas in Thailand its sweetened by Aspartame If Coke believe that Stevia is safer and Ok To use Why not change World wide. perhaps its more costly and cheaper ?? maybe if people stopped buying it we would...
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    Graphic Content Reusing lancets: a cautionary tale.

    Whilst I appreciate this Cautionary tale and echo the good wishes about your suffering and hope you are progressing well, I wonder would your finger have become infected if you had chosen another finger or indeed another hand for your Blood Test. I use Fastclix and before that multi clix and...
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    buying blood strips in France for a uk machine

    The Strips Will be The Same World Wide...It is the meter which decides on mg/dl or mmolL your reading should remain the same.
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    Feet Issues

    I would see your Doctor. could be a blood flow problem. My doc did a test on my feet for blood flow and it was a bit like getting your blood pressure taken except they put the bit they usually wrap around your arm one on each ankle and they were linked to a machine which gave a reading for each...
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    Help! My Cooker Has Been Condemned

    I Googled Slow Cooker Recipes for Low Carb and got multiple replies of which the following is one. https://www.thekitchn.com/10-low-carb-recipes-for-the-slow-cooker-254229 I don't use a slow cooker but have been thinking of getting one
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    can I use the lancets more than once ?

    I change mi Lantus pen about once a month and change the needle at the same time Í inject twice a day. My Finger Pricker I change when it begins to heart I use FastClix and I drum lasts approx. I year I test normally twice a day with extra test for new food items as required I do not sterilize
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    It just get more Confusing ???

    I have just read that my insulin may not be up to full strength & effectiveness because of the fluctuating temperatures in Refrigerators. This combined with he temperature's in Bangkok being close to the maximum recommended plus the normal problems in avoiding highs and lows we all face just...
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    Sugar Labelling

    Thought this might help people who have Questions about food Labelling and don't have MSN https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/diet/what-food-labels-dont-tell-you-about-sugar/ar-BBNSyaq?li=BBoPWjQ hope it helps clarify things a bit
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    Sugar intake increase over the years

    am not one who blames sugar for everything apart from Diabetes I am sure we all know some annoying person who seems to be able to eat & Drink anything and does not put on weight . whilst other only have to look at food and they put on pounds. I believe we all eat too much nowadays. In the past...
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    Changing injection sites

    I use the Thigh Both inner thigh Frontal thigh and Outer thigh on both Legs Pinching seems to have been required when the Needle were Longer (So as to avoid hitting a vein.) nowadays I pinch where I have less fatty areas the fat parts of my thighs with modern needles are not really a problem...
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    Statins

    I find this thread interesting it started with a doctors advice and we were asked for our opinions Firstly A DOCTOR is not GOD (although some may think they are.) A doctor is a well trained Health professional (mostly) and also an overworked short of time individual who when they have time...