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  1. bangkokdiabetic

    When you’re ill

    I also avoid sugar in medicine where possible, in the case of illness my main priority is to cure the problem first, then worry about my Diabetes and sugar levels I do keep an eye on Levels whilst taking medicine but cure 1st. then control
  2. bangkokdiabetic

    Blood or Urine Tests or do you get Both

    I see my Diabetes doctor 4 times a year 3 times blood test only, And 1 time Both What does a urine test tell them that a Blood Test does not ?? Also curious what test you get in the UK or elsewhere Globally ??
  3. bangkokdiabetic

    Pharmacy

    What are you having trouble with apart from delivery and where do you live
  4. bangkokdiabetic

    painful injections, help!

    I do not change my needle until they start to hurt then I replace what do needles cost in uk
  5. bangkokdiabetic

    Do thinner needles leak more?

    The liquid has to come out trough a narrower tube it does make sense to me that it will take seconds longer if you just keep the needle in for a bit longer it should stop leaking for those who experience leaking should be easy to check ? Is this not part of tecnique
  6. bangkokdiabetic

    Weight plateau

    I notice no mention of exercise. Starting exercise 10 mins twice a day might be a good start increasing when it feels right 15 min...20,,,,25...30 may prove that catalyst to start losing again
  7. bangkokdiabetic

    Weight plateau

    I plateaued for several months my advice is to keep going and it will start again
  8. bangkokdiabetic

    What are the best snacks and healthy alternatives which work for you?

    Tinned Cashew Nuts & Marmite not together of course
  9. bangkokdiabetic

    How to talk to your doctors about food? What can we admit too?

    I am as honest as possible with my doctor. If Everyone misleads their doctor and does not tell them what they are doing to achieve good Results. How can we then criticize them for following and recommending a dietary regime we believe does not work . Doctors are not mind readers they know about...
  10. bangkokdiabetic

    Do thinner needles leak more?

    I would suspect that the thinner the needle the longer you have to keep it in after injecting I was told yrs. ago to keep it in for 10 secs. now with thinner needles it may take longer to finish coming out thus if you remove to early it will still be coming out try keeping needle in longer say...
  11. bangkokdiabetic

    So worried

    Just try to stop worrying this will only make things worse. Take it 1 day at a time as Gabrielle_Tai says its a marathon not a sprint. It is Scary at first but it does get easier, do not forget the exercise. You will win you will get more confidence and in years to come you will be giving...
  12. bangkokdiabetic

    Sugar free choccy

    THIS IS HEADED SUGAR FREE SHOULD BE NO ADDED SUGAR Good choice though for chocoholics in moderation
  13. bangkokdiabetic

    Slim Fast Meal Replacement

    Not all slim fast product are sugar free don't no where you got this idea if you look at this forum you can eat and loose weight and lower sugar levels without having to resort to things like Slim Fast and you wont be making their shareholders rich whilst doing it
  14. bangkokdiabetic

    Averaging Glucose Meter Readings

    I only take 1 reading at a time I do have an older meter that still works which I use if I want to check accuracy this meter is much larger and since in This climate I rarely wear a jacket Nano one easier to carry on my belt together with pricker and tub of strips As for averages I do not...
  15. bangkokdiabetic

    lowest reading for years

    today after lunch which was salad my reading dropped to 3.8 lowest for 4 years worried me as I felt none of the symptoms of a hypo now back up to 6.1 took the opportunity to eat 3 chocolates which I had been resisting since xmas. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
  16. bangkokdiabetic

    Turmeric combo with ginger tea & Metformin

    I like Ginger Tea most brands sold in Bangkok contain high sugar content was given some by well meaning Thai 34% sugar unless you make your own ginger tea check if you do recipe please.
  17. bangkokdiabetic

    Failed field vision test

    Do Not Know if you took your test too soon. but it may be difficult to get your licence back quickly. saw this on govt site Exceptional cases Group 1 drivers whose previous full driving entitlement was removed because of a field defect failing to satisfy the standard may be eligible for...
  18. bangkokdiabetic

    New Year Resolutions

    My New Year resolution is to try and Eat Better (don't like the word diet) to Exercise Better to try and be a nicer person and a better Member of this Forum. What's Yours ??? (Resolution that is. not a drink) lol
  19. bangkokdiabetic

    Desk Job issues

    makes me wonder if we need another Thingy at the bottom " Impractical" lol Having a desk Job does not mean you sit all day sitting in a chair you are frequently moving around getting up and down you get plenty of exercise working in an office if applicable use the stairs not the Elevator yes...
  20. bangkokdiabetic

    Desk Job issues

    If You Cant you cant and that is an acceptable reason not to exercise but others who say exercise is not required only diet are in my opinion wrong. Exercise is an additional tool in our armoury it Lowers my B.S. you are not expected to be a Marathon Runner but exercise 10 mins at first maybe at...
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