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  1. bangkokdiabetic

    new test strips give very different results

    I am not doubting the nurses in ACU I am talking about the BLOOD THAT IS TAKEN IN A SYRINGE, Then sent to a laboratory for testing by a technician who has hundreds of different tests to do each day take into account Low NHS Funding, Low Staffing ,Privatisation (Means need to make a profit.)...
  2. bangkokdiabetic

    new test strips give very different results

    individually foil wrapped must be expensive never heard of this
  3. bangkokdiabetic

    new test strips give very different results

    I have read that strips should not be stored in old containers but kept I the container they came in. As to Hospital Blood Tests really !! a fresh set of gloves for every test I Do Not Believe It might be what they are meant to do but I doubt it is what they do.
  4. bangkokdiabetic

    new test strips give very different results

    I FOUND THIS ON THE SUBJECT OF TEST STRIPS WHICH AM SURE IS INFORMATIVE NOT SURE ITS HELPFUL. What affects the accuracy of a test strip? First, If you are questioning your test strips accuracy, let me ask you this. Are following you ALL the directions printed for your meter and test stripse...
  5. bangkokdiabetic

    Help confused !

    Hi saraKember welcome to the forum I am sure when the UK wakes up you will get lots of helpful advice. Firstly you must realize that doctors are not Gods and the advice about meters is firstly out of date and based on a treatment regime set up probably by committee and back in the 1950/60s . On...
  6. bangkokdiabetic

    You may well have seen this but......

    I am not surprised to learn this I am always suspicious of research because of the many cases like this .Ifnyou can trace the funding of research you will often find similar links .which is why I am so cynical I suppose
  7. bangkokdiabetic

    Herbal treatment?

    I use cinnamon and sprinkle it on My Greek Yoghurt or into coffee etc. . I have read that Ceylonese Cinnamon is the one that works Not Chinese but this may be an advertising ploy to sell it. I cannot say that it lower my blood sugar but after About 2 0r three month I noticed my reading had...
  8. bangkokdiabetic

    Massaman Curry - what to replace the potatoes with?

    Fascinating as this thread Massaman curry something I eat often in Thailand it is cooked and prepared with the potatoes in and I just leave them out of my serving I eat mine with Rice Noodles (which strangely do not spike me whereas Rice Does ?
  9. bangkokdiabetic

    Apple Cider Vinegar Dosage.

    found this have read on here that the only way to take it effectively is to drink it either in water or neat this seems to offer alternatives. Dosage and How to Use The best way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet is to use it in your cooking -- for salad dressings, homemade...
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    interrupting low carb diet

    When ever I Have stayed from my sensible eating regime for any length of time I have found it takes me longer than I thought to get my Blood Sugar Back again to where I am happy with it Now I try to eat just the Fish Options or Steak with no veg and a side salad and ask for olive oil and vinegar...
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    Junk Food Label Lies.

    Although this article is American I thought it would be useful and informative to Post here. Many of us may know these tricks but may help many newbies to find a way through the labelling minefield...
  12. bangkokdiabetic

    Forgot to put insulin cartridges in the fridge.

    If you live in the UK I would think your bathroom and fridge may have had similar temperatures lately here is the general advise about storage. Unopened, you can store your disposable pen at room temperature (not above 30°C) for a maximum of 4 weeks, or in a fridge (2°C to 8°C) until the...
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    Lowering blood sugar

    I have found in the past that sometimes my erratic and unexplained blood sugars come before the symptoms of my Flu - cold etc. you just have to stick to your eating regime but if it keeps on without any outward sign of illness have your doctor check you out just in case its a warning of...
  14. bangkokdiabetic

    Sugar <> Stevia Relationship by weight?

    Hope this helps https://sweetleaf.com/stevia-conversion-chart/
  15. bangkokdiabetic

    High BG with sardines !!!

    I appears that others think half a kilo of sardines is a lot and that to much protein increases blood sugar which to me means that eating fewer sardines No matter the sugar content would lower B.s not a short term measure but eating less whether low Carb or not should be a permanent lifestyle...
  16. bangkokdiabetic

    testing with rice

    Rice is a no no for me but Rice Noodles seem to be ok do not know why
  17. bangkokdiabetic

    High BG with sardines !!!

    I hate to sound repetitive but Portion Control is an essential part of any diet !! less food equals lower BS in the long run as long as your eating sugar.
  18. bangkokdiabetic

    Two new foods for me!

    Thank Guzzler just checked FAGE is available in Bangkok will try it as for Cauliflower Rice no hope here in the Land of Rice Rice. Maybe if I call it Grated Cauliflower I will be allowed to eat it.
  19. bangkokdiabetic

    Slow Cooker Low Carb Recipes

    had this sent to me have not tried any yet but would be interested in others views https://www.thekitchn.com/10-low-carb-recipes-for-the-slow-cooker-254229 happy eating !!!
  20. bangkokdiabetic

    Type 1 partner in Thailand

    Hi Scottdavio As you can guess form my screen name I live in Bangkok and have done so for 20 yrs+ firstly do not buy medicines from Hospitals sometimes 3 or 4 times the prices in Pharmacies Now where are you In Thailand as some Pharmacies are much cheaper than others and maybe I can suggest...
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