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  1. bangkokdiabetic

    Type 2 Zero Alchohol drinks for Type 2 taking Gliclazide

    I do drink coke Zero but only one can then I used to change to iced water this whilst playing pool with a bunch of beer swilling men getting more and more drunk. (I missed the camaraderie and pub/bar atmosphere etc. more than the alcohol.) eventually I bought some Earl Grey Teabags and got the...
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    Meat and cancer

    My brother was a doctor and back I the late 60s he told me that if he stopped eating everything that was supposed to cause cancer he would starve to death, as an example he quoted that that day he received info that Tomatoes caused cancer my advice is ignore it until more evidence is available...
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    Fish oils/resting heart rate

    I Take Fish Oil 1000 mg 3 Caps. A day to Lower my Triglycerides on doctors advice each EPA 180mgDHA 120mg adds up to 900 mg per day approx. the same as you. So his may be something you want to check with your doc to see if it effects your Triglycerides
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    item 1.Things that annoy me

    TRY THIS LINK https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-substitute-stevia-for-sugar-in-baking/ I DO NOT BAKE HAVE NOT TRIED IT
  5. bangkokdiabetic

    No / vlc sauces

    thanks I did not know that
  6. bangkokdiabetic

    Lucozade petition

    why do people have to be so rude on the internet perhaps its because its anonymous The Government did not introduce to be pc and I am sure the Sugar Lobby spent millions trying to lobby against change. Maybe amongst the many considerations they took into account was the rapidly increasing...
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    Blended Veggies & Metformin

    Cant see why not I take metformin and do not know of any food you have to avoid because of the medication. you do however have to avoid Sugar in all its guises because of Diabetes and as you will see many people on here advocate the L.C.H.F.(Low Carb High Fat) Diet to control Blood Sugar levels...
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    Advised to reuse lances? Is that right?

    I use mine sometimes for 6 weeks depends how many times a day you test and on your pain threshold. I have been testing for over 15 years now so my pain threshold has increased with time.it does get easier. I wash hand and have never had an infection yet. Question if I as a lancet maker say...
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    No / vlc sauces

    Thank you the info is on the mayo bottle in the Supermarket my point is unless The purchaser is some sort of mathematical genius which the majority will no be how can they decide on the Carb/Sugar content ? I suspect they could show the figures per 100 ml but maybe they wont look so low if...
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    No / vlc sauces

    my confusion was over how to convert 500ml a Liquid measurement with 100 grams a solid measurement by the way I am English but wonder why whoever calculates cant give nutritional info per 100 ml for liquids it would be easier for busy shoppers to understand
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    No / vlc sauces

    CRUCIALS Garlic Mayo Smooth and creamy A creamy smooth squeezable garlic mayonnaise. A perfect compliment to all types of food Allergen Advice: See Ingredients in Bold Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Water, Sugar, Salt, Egg Powder, Acid: Acetic acid, Stabilisers (Guar gum, Xanthum Gum) , Modified...
  12. bangkokdiabetic

    No / vlc sauces

    I Just wondering you state the no of arbs
  13. bangkokdiabetic

    Numb leg

    do not wait go to outpatients early explain symptoms and insist on seeing a Doctor. have the phone no of locsl paper on speed dial if refused a docs appt. call them and make sure hospital knows who you are calling. They will not like bad publicity. do not be sent to a young medical student
  14. bangkokdiabetic

    Lantus dosing

    when do you take your Lantus and when do you test your Blood sugar and what readings do you get
  15. bangkokdiabetic

    Type 2 Very Dry Skin

    I also have noticed dry skin and tried various things finally settled for Eucerin Sensitive Skin (for dry to very dry skin) it is expensive but you only need a drop so last several months . will try the Soaps which contain Aloe Vera myself. As others have said it is finding something that...
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    Airline food

    I would ask the airline if they can provide meals for Diabetics and what is in them I suspect that the meals might not be suitable. most curries will contain sugar In Indian Restaurants I always ask which curries do not contain sugar Since your flight 12/13hrs I suggest you take something like...
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    item 1.Things that annoy me

    My point is that if gourmet chefs tried using alternative to sugar. Reduce the amount of sugar they would produce healthier food not just for Diabetics but for everyone. Gourmet chefs should be able to make it taste good as well, I think the SUGAR ISSUE is not just about Diabetes but about...
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    Living abroad with diabetes

    I now live in Bangkok and have done so for nearly 22 yrs. before that I lived in the U.k. working for 38yrs paying into the NHS on the understanding that they would look after me health wise in my old age I made a choice ti live here but I get nothing from the NHS oh I do get Old Age Pension...
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    Non invasive blood glucose sensor

    Interesting will have to be developed & approved by individual countries as far as the NHS is concerned it will depend on cost if it is cheaper than the present system might be supplied if not will depend on them getting funded properly. Not available in my lifetime I think
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