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  1. bangkokdiabetic

    alcohol free beers

    I personally don't drink any beer or alcohol sugar free or not mainly because I used to drink before diagnosis after I found if I had 1 beer usually wanted 2 or 3 then my self-control would stop working B,S.levels shot up solution stop drinking beer not hard to do still go out with the guys...
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    Lumps or abcessess in the armpit

    About 10 yrs. ago here in Bangkok had something similar rubbed against my shirt and became very sore mentioned them to my Diabetic Doctor she sent me see another doc I think a skin doc saw him 20 minutes later he looked said we need to operate and cu them off y mind went to being put to sleep...
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    item 1.Things that annoy me

    I know this but why cant gourmet cook do the trial and error and mention from time to time an adjustment for diabetics its as if we did not exist Not all Baking needs Sugar e.g savoury chefs create meals for restaurants as far as I know without any need to even try and control the sugar...
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    item 1.Things that annoy me

    My wife is addicted to cooking programs/competitions etc. So I am forced to watch more than I would by choice .The amount of SUGAR used is amazing and I have never heard Chefs mention diabetes or an alternative to sugar Masterchef get contestants to cook for fish guilds etc. why not for a...
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    Memory Problems

    I am 77 and have had memory problems like you describe since my fifties e.g. walking into a room to get something and forgetting what it was my Diabetic nurse visited us in Bangkok and when I asked her if this was caused by diabetes she laughed and said it was just a normal part o ageing 20...
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    Prediabetes Is there any Low Carb ‘ breads etc’ ???

    Try this if you can buy in u.k. Calories in Swiss Bakery Kraftkorn bread Nutrition Facts Calories 101 Sodium 0 mg Total Fat 0 g Potassium 0 mg Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 0 g Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g...
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    Type 2 Eating out

    People on here say avoid rice and breads etc. My advice is a curry is not a curry without one or the other so don't order for yourself but have a little of someone else's as to the curry itself since some chefs add sugar and some do not ask in each restaurant which do not have sugar this...
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    Bitter Melon and Cinnamon herbal pills

    In Thailand Ginger is in lots of dishes so I do not use it on its own I buy Ceylonese Cinnamon in powder form and sprinkle it over various dishes (trial & error only very small quantities so as not to overpower dishes.) the thing I notice is that after persisting for several months my B.S...
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    Left over Xmas turkey. What to do with it?

    we tend to look at things like shepherds pie as being lamb or spaghetti Bolognese being beef etc and something needing raw meat and some things cold but with a little imagination cold turkey with suitable gravy and veg can be used as a substitute in most recipes or other cold meats can be used...
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    How do I say no to statins

    Not Noticeable ones But since I am now 77 yrs. of age I get all sorts of aches and pains from time to time I put down to aging but who knows I did have 2 strokes before being prescribed statins so I was cautious about saying no and now I say so far so good HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND...
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    How do I say no to statins

    I was put on 20,mg of Crestor like you I did not want them my Doctor insisted after some research I got a pill cutter and cut them in half next docs visit doctor said my readings were down and to continue on 20mg made me an appointment for 3 months I then cut tablet into 4 i.e. 5mg next...
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    Type 1 Breakfast

    Most plain/natural Greek yoghurt is sugar free but some brands add sugar check label again I personally believe that apart from being selective with our food choices reducing the quantity helps
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    Can diabetes directly cause Carpal Tunnel?

    I would contact the above solicitors they will know of precedents that might help you case & also European employment law in view of the fact you are at the appeal stage contact them urgently so they have time to work their magic even if you loose the appeal there is still European law don't...
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    Sugar Free(What does it legally mean )

    My experience of No Sugar Added was confusing a street stall here in Bangkok was selling SUGAR FREE FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE Thinking I had discovered the secret of life I asked the Stall holder how he removed the sugar and found out that he really meant No Added Sugar surprise...
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    Sugar Free(What does it legally mean )

    My wife went to M&S here in Bangkok looking for Brandy Crème which she like this time of year (did not find it) but bought M&S sugar free Butterscotch Drops for me. On reading the label with a magnifying glass it says of which sugars 0.3 g Now I am an old fart. but Sugar Free means No...
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    Can diabetes directly cause Carpal Tunnel?

    I agree try https://www.thompsonstradeunion.law/about/our-work-with-trade-unions Solicitors who specialise in employment law will give you advice If you are in a trade union if you have to proceed the union may pay. Trust me They are Good (you Don't have to be in a trade union.)
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    Kent hospital focus on diabetes care across Christmas

    there are posts on this site talking about how ignorant non diabetics are about the problem, but no firm suggestions about how to improve, Firstly mighty Oak Trees grow fro Little Acorn consider my idea as an acorn which tries to solve two problem Firstly the widening of Knowledge (imagine you...
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    Contour meter,

    I Know I sound Like a Cracked Record But yes try and avoid all Bad food choices. Reduce Quantity ( not as some comments have suggested to lose weight but to reduce B.S reading.) Not suggesting you have to stave or go cold turkey but gradually reduce whilst testing and I found (Think) that it...
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    Kent hospital focus on diabetes care across Christmas

    Brilliant great idea great start hope they keep it going and maybe expand to other illnesses Perhaps the NHS could partner with a card manufacturer and expand this nationwide all NHS Hospitals/clinics could sell the cards and part of the profits go back into funding the NHS ?? Oh Silly me...
  20. bangkokdiabetic

    Done with lantus, what next? Tresiba, Toujeo?

    yes I have only have 2 shots a day now if I have to counter an unexpected sweet treat
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