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On a more serious note the Thais when it gets to 70 F - 79 F put on jumpers /woollies socks etc to keep warm they do not understand me when I tell them that in the U.K. if temps go up to this range we start thinking os swimming and trips to the seaside taking clothes off rather than putting them...

I have/had the same problem My Doctor here in Thailand swears to this day that it last 24hrs but if you research Touejo the new drug to replace Lantus it seems to imply that T will last longer than L through 24hrs and that L did not quite last 24hrs. Now combine this with the fact that WE are...

I was trying to explain what worked for me .I did not say Eat Less I Believe that many people in the world don't have enough food whilst many of us eat too much and the wrong foods. which may be one reason for the increasing number of diabetics (Not the only one} and other health problems. I did...

Here in Bangkok my diabetes doctor schedules me an eye test once a year with a specialist eye doctor Always with the Eye Drops Which Sting if during my quarterly visit for blood tests I have the opportunity to raise any eye problems and can see the eye doctor immediately. Difference between NHS...

I Pinch Too its the way I was Shown.Been Injecting for 15yrs once infrequently twice a day no lumps over that period only use thighs. I am on Lantus occasionally it stings but not all the time and yes I Rotate sites maybe you should ask doc if you can try another medicine it might be an...

There are multiple weight loss plans on here and on the internet in general I have seen criticism of the N.H.S. for their dietary advice. Personally my experience is yes to look at what you have been eating cut out items which are obviously bad and replace with healthier alternatives to...

We Can Put a man on the Moon ....make bigger and bigger BOMBS ETC ..... communicate via Email/Internet in minutes But We cant measure blood sugar accurately with a personal monitor ??? I know that there are other factors which cause the readings to differ e.g. dry hands washing etc. but...

I agree with the above we are all different I am 77 about 5ft6 and 12 stone I normally take 12 units per day but yrs ago have been up to 28 units. my HbA1c was 6.1 In November and has hovered around that level for 18months so my units have not been changed medically but are adjusted by me...

My Week before Christmas started 19 hrs ago as we are 7 hours ahead of the U.K. as a type 2 Diabetic I start my preparation foy XMAS DAY BY Increasing my dose of Lantus from 12 to 14 units per Day. this is because during this week I Know I will be tempted by lots of xmas treats often in other...

Why are you Fasting ? and for how long ? if for medical Tests check with Doctor but I would only drink plain Water . If for weight loss loss milk should be ok but only in moderation. /

Just wondering When I lived in UK thought lemsip and other fruit flavours were flavoured/sweetened versions of Beecham powders so as a diabetic that's what I Used. as easily dissolved etc so a convenient medicine just like most foods have a convenience version

I use Stevia but I buy mine on line it is 97% pure stevia as I Live in Thailand I Buy from a Thai Store Good Karma I used to put 3 teaspoons of sugar in a mug of coffee with Stevia about 1/3 Teaspoon is enough it is more expensive to buy but you use much less it is a natural product and unlike...

I Don't think of myself as disabled because of my Diabetes. Since having 2 Strokes I cant raise my right arm above my shoulder, I use a walking stick when I go out mainly because of the uneven pavements and stair cases without handrails, I am 77 yrs of age and get tired easily. I Still don't...

I take one 81mg aspirin per day as a blood thinner since my stroke used to take 3aday but my Heart Doctor says latest info is that 1 tab works as well as 3 Recently my Wife also had a stroke her doc in the same hospital prescribes 2 x 81mg tabs a day go figure

Many people on this forum complain about how ignorant the general public are about diabetes but when you have a chance to enter your answer /comments Where are they ?? viewing the few answers 25 % say they are concerned by the meter a golden opportunity to explain why the meter is a helpful...

In my experience Doctors know the risks of certain drugs Statins being one of them. from looking at your Blood Readings they access the risk factors to your health then they decide which risk is the greater taking or not taking drugs In My case my Thai Doctor prescribed 20 Mg of Crestor after I...

Whilst no wanting to state the obvious I would first ask how much fluid you are taking in and how long before going to bed yes Diabetes can increase urination but just like what goes up must come down. so what goes in must come out. Try not to drink after 7pm it works for me

When I have hard skin it tends to be because of my shoes. Sand it & Vaseline just like Pura Vida

If you get any instant coffee in a jar or packet it should not effect you B.S. levels add milk/cream and sweetener NOT SUGAR to taste Any Coffee that says 3 in 1 will probably be Coffee /Powdered Milk / Sugar. I have never seen one with sweetener instead of sugar. One thing if you buy the...