NewGuy

The FBS (fasting blood sugar) test you can get at a clinic or hospital will not be the same as a blood sugar meter reading. In my case the last three months meter readings (taken before breakfast) average 5.8. This is consistent over time. My last HbA1c reading was 5.1 (usually 5.2-5.6 with occasional 3.0 readings). I take lots of Metformin, way over the recommended dosage. All this because I’ve been diabetic for almost 30 years. I use the Accu-Chek Performa system and get sticks from a Bangkok Pharmacy or Lazada.

I (77 years old) have been ridiculously idle in the past two years. I blame Covid, lack of drive / laziness. Previously I walked everywhere, hiked and was out and about. My wife, is a stay at home girl, except for shopping. Anyway, about a year ago I wasn’t able to get up into a Baht bus, even with that lady pushing my butt. This week I am on a visit to her family’s ti baan, all entrances have wooden staircases. Now I need a rail on one side and a hand on the other. People help me get up from the floor. It’s time to get back in shape. I have spoken about my issue, briefly, a year ago to my doctor at a well known Pattaya hospital. He said exercise (the gyms were closed, too darned hot many months, put it off). I went recently again and he just nodded his head. Is there a specialist here in Pattaya or in Bangkok I could visit? In these Covid days, is it safe to go to a gym? Should I get an elliptical machine for my condo? Personal trainer-motivator? looking forward to the comments. Thanks.