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  1. bangkokdiabetic

    Cinnamon tabs carb content

    Why use Cinnamon Tablets I use Ceylonese Cinnamon Powder have a look at this USA Site it tells you how to use I think Ceylonese Cinnamon is about 2% Carbs and I use about 1 teaspoon a day and recommend it The following suggests how to use as well give it a try you must be able to buy in UK...
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    Sudden cold sensitivity in tooth that was filled a month ago.

    Don't know But ask you dentist it may need some more treatment or just be temporary but yhey should know
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    Skinny brands lager

    In my case I was probably Boring before I stopped Drinking but did not realise it. Now I go home early before everyone else gets to the silly stage. As to diet I do not make a big fuss and no one seems to notice I can still eat Steak or fish and buttered Spinach and side salad no one thinks its...
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    Type 1 Best beers for a level blood sugar?

    What's the point you drink beer because of the affect it has the slightly high/relaxed feeling you get I would have to drink many of these to replicate that feeling Not Worth the effort in my opinion Remember r the No of Carbs etc. if for 1 Bottle
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    Maple Syrup?

    I agree consider who is paying for the opinion. My way is to avoid anything I know has sugar, In this day and age there are so many man made things that contain sugar or natural things that convert into Sugar that Testing your Bs levels and adjusting your diet accordingly Maple Syrup is a No...
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    THIS WAS ON A WBSITEBOF A DIABETIC DRUG

    I POST IT HERE BUT IN NO WAY DO I AGREE WITH ITS CONTENTS.BUT IT SHOWS WHY PEOPLE GET CONFUSED ABOUT A GOOD DIET FOR DIABETICS. https://www.rxlist.com/diabetes_savvy_dining_slideshow_pictures/article.htm
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    Insulin in winter

    You keep Insulin in the fridge so normal cold should not be a problem. Once open you can keep at room temperature indoors so only problem is if you have to carry it with you I carry it in a soft Glasses case with my glasses and If it is really cold it is on the inside of My jacket or trouser...
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    Type 2 Trulicity

    May need to change drug or dosage but See Your Doctor and explain your symptons \\\they are the one who should Know.
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    Skinny brands lager

    Although we have Tesco stores all over Bangkok have not seen it But My experience is that on the whole these sort of Beers taste like ****. I stopped Drinking because I don't think I am Strong willed enough to stop at ! or 2 beers so use the get behind me Satan approach It works for me.
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    Smoking linked to type 2 diabetes in black adults

    WHY NOT ALL ADULTS IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE Reminds me of a true story when a Police Car pulled up alongside a Park keeper on Hampstead Heath and the driver asked Have you seen a black man with a dog ? To which the Park Keeper replied What colour was the Dog ?
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    Type 2 Truticity Dulaglutide

    If you have been taking this for 3 Years without any change in your Blood Glucose Levels Either you Need to Change your Diet and Exercise Routine or Change your Medicine if after reading all the Dietary Info on this forum you decide you need to change your eating habits Its not easy but it is...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.9 for me Quite surprised as had chaotic night out and eating everything wongish
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    Snacks for Diabetics

    Many members seem to be looking for ideas for snacks when travelling /flying etc Came accros this thought it may prove useful https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-snacks-for-diabetes?utm_source=Sailthru Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=diabetes What do others think ?
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    Trying hard

    Eating Sensibly is my mantra and yes I know the problem if in a Restaurant I just ask them to serve the dish without Past etc if in someone house same thing do not make a big fuss Just say you are on a Low Carb diet and aret avoiding Pasta Potatoes Bread and Rice etc on docs Orders.
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    Fridge in room for treatment/prevention of low at night?

    I Keep some very sweet Boiled sweets In the car and various places including bedroom also why not keep an unopened can of coke or similar around near the bed it does not have to be refrigerated for us in an emergency.
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    is it safe to reduce one whole dose

    When I entered the maximum dose weight on this calculator 505lbs it showed a dose of 45 units once a day you are taking 133 units over a day which means you would have to be approx. 1500 lbs any way something is not right perhaps you figures are your Blood Sugar Readings rather than your...
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    WOW Moment with Coca Cola No Sugar

    Personally I wonder why they add anything to Fruit juice. if you eat the fruit why would you not drink its juice. surely it is the sugar in the fruit which raises your blood sugar not the saccharin possibly with the exception of Lemon of course
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    Are leg cramps a symptom of neuropathy?

    Symptoms are just that and you should talk to you Doctor Who has the difficult job of interpreting tem as people have said yes it may be diabetes but it could also could be numerous other things. This forum is often critical of doctors but they have to go through a series of tests designed to...
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    Type 1 Best beers for a level blood sugar?

    For me Iused to drink after being diagnosed was not a big beer drinker used to drink Gin & Tonic after I had 2 Strokes and the doctor told me if I kept drinking I would Die (about 14 yrs ago I have not touched a drink, still get the annoying person saying one wont hurt,but I don't trust myself...
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    is it safe to reduce one whole dose

    I Do not know I use Lantus and at my worst control I took Maximum of 28 Units am now on 12-14 Units both once a day So the thought of taking over 100 units a day is strange to me wonder what your Bs levels are I also wonder if this dosage seems high to any other Lantus users
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