Sheryl

There is no type 1.5 All type 1 diabetics need insulin by definition. Some - -a minority -- of Type 2 diabetes do as well.

Actually the OP completely fails to discuss the tricky issue of savings - how defined and whether taxable. Many foreign retirees bring in savings accumulated over years of work in their home country, taxed at that time, and impossible to prove when exactly amounts saved were earned and whether/when taxed. Most people don't save tax records more than 10 years or so. Actually the new regulation does not specify income from employment or assets, it states "assessable income" which is a much broader category.

To my reading, it potentially would IF (1) the foreigner is considered a nonresident for tax purposes in his home country so did not make a tax declaration on it in that country and (2) the relevant tax treaty does not specifically state that this type of pension cannot be taxed in Thailand. Some tax treaties do say that but usually only regarding government sourced pensions. In fact, the above is already the law, if bringing the pension in immediateyly, but not usually enforced. Whether enforcement will change remains to be seen.

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FBS is certainly not the "gold standard". Hb1Ac is. FBS readings nto only fluctuate from day to day, they rise in response to stress. There is a sort of equivalent to the "white coat syndrome" some people have with their blood pressure - just being at the hospital undergoing a blood draw can elevate your reading a bit (by say 10 or even 20 points). My FBS is always elevated. My HB1Ac is always normal. For decades now. FBS is a bit cheaper. Also, the contents of hospital check up packages tend to be decided on more from a marketing perspective than a health one.

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Never go to Boots or Watsons for pharmaceuticals. Literally every Thai pharmacy (real pharmacy) has this. Have you shown them the name written down? Sometimes pronunciation is the issue. https://www.google.com/maps/search/pharmacies/@13.7083068,100.4699265,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!2m6!3m5!2sChom+Thong,+Bangkok+10150!3s0x30e2a29dd5f632cf:0x40100b25de28f50!4m2!1d100.4705682!2d13.6943487?entry=ttu Above shows just a partial listing of pharmacies in your area. If that fails, opposite Siriraj Hospital there is a Fascino's as well as severkl other large pharmacies nearby. Guaranteed they have it.

What do you mean by moved you onto the Thai side of the business? As this sounds like you may have switched from April France ot April Thailand - an altogether different policy and company. Though the invoice you showed (from 2018) was from April France. ??????

re the above: I am now in the process of transferring my account to this broker https://www.aoc-insurancebroker.com/ Based in France but (at least so far) easy to communicate with via WhatsApp and email. They specialize in expat policies and have an ongoing contractual relationship with April (as well as other providers). The person I have been dealing with is [email protected] I can't hope to get the level of service I previously had with H+Jenny at AA but I am hopeful to get ate least annual reminders of premiums and help with claims as needed. Will be (hopefully) a while before I can report on the latter though.

Prof Chucheep is the country's leading colorectal specialist (and very, very busy accordingly) and this is why asked Op if this was a routine screening or for a problem. If it had been for a specific concern I would certainly have advised her to see him but for routine screening I think overkill. Relative of mine had colonoscopy at CKK Christian about 4-5 years ah=go, cost was something like 24K (with n polyps removed).

Then any of the hospitals you mention would be fine. If you can confirm that St Louis price of 18K includes IV sedation then I would go there since substantially less expensive. You might not have a choice if it is a package, but if you can, get Dr. Thanakorn Hansomboon.

OK that makes more sense. Though I do not think there can be an absolute cap irregardless of number of polyps. 6k might be the usual max but not an absolute cap. There is a pathologist fee for each biopsy. Usually people have at most 2-3 polyps but it is possible to have many more.

My point was ihat ignoring diabetes can lead to severe pain that affects the quality of life. It was in redponse to poor advice from a poster saying no need to treat diabetes "until you have symptoms". Seriously wrong advice.

Again, "experienceing symptoms" is not the point at which to think of treating diabetes. By then he may have permanent nerve damage which will make his remaining years highly unpleasant.

Sorry but something got lost in translation. I assure you, neither of those hospitals, nor any other private hospital in Thailand, does a colonoscopy for only 6K. That is what it costs at govevernment hospitals.

When did you make those calls? No place other than government hospital does it for that little nowadays. Prices start at 20k on up at most private hospitals. Even 10 years ago no private hospital did a colonoscopy for 6K. in fact even govt hospitals charge a at least that much.

Presence of symptoms is irrelevant. By the time you have any it is too late top prevent a lot of damage. @still kicking From the sounds of it there is not much more you can do lifestyle wise. And with your immobility, along with increasing age, it is not surprising that your sugar readings are inching upward. What is your cholesterol panel like? (triglycerides, LDL cholesterol). I ask because lipid and glucose metabolism are closely intertwined. Also may I ask why your are so hesitant to take medication? Metformin is dirt cheap and has an excellent safety profile. Probably half the posters on this forum are on it. Noto nly will it reduce your HB1Ac it will also help reduce/control lipids.

They do the prep there. A number of places do this, you arrive early and drink the laxative etc and the procedure is done hours later. Usually give some dietary instructions for the day(s) prior though My sister had it done at St Louis, no problems or complaints. Dr was Dr. Thanakorn Hansomboon. Also: make certain all these quotes include IV sedation. I ask because my sister's cost more than what you say and 18k is quite cheap by current private standards so it might be excluding the anesthesia. iouble check this. @Y Chang is this a routine screening or being done because of a specific problem? Makes a difference

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This result is from HB1Ac test, makes no difference what time of day it was done As you are still below 7.0, I would suggest you focus on diet and level of physical activity first unless you feel you are already doing all that you possibly can. Doctors will prescribe medication for result 7.0 or higher unless it comes down with other measures first. There is some variation among physicians as to whether to prescribe medication for results in the 6.5 - 6.9 range, depends among other things on your overall health, cholesterol panel, cardiac risk etc.

Topical retinol will help (e.g. Retin-A and generic equivalents) but will take a month of more of regular use to see results, and need to avoid sun or apply sunblock while using

Thai brands are not extended release. So not interchangable with Priadel. Are you taking this as a mood stabilizer or as an antidepressnt? Either way should consult a psychiatrist as to best local alternative.

As earlier noted in this thread Priadel is not available in Thailand.

Oz National Health will not pay for care in Thailand.

It woukd be unusual gor a Thai hospital -- a private one at least -- to discharge you still needing such care. They tend to keep patients much longer than in the West. What type of surgery will this be?