I have sugar problem

[G_Money]

22 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I dont believe you

Also, pasta, white flour may cause issues, not just sweets

And I don’t believe you.

 

Neither do millions of other Italian Americans or others in general.

 

I am NOT a diabetic nor is anyone in my family.  Majority passed in their mid eighties,  I have no problem with that.

 

In this case I’ll “follow the science “.  It’s in one’s genes.

[save the frogs]

28 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Why don't you believe me? I just had a blood test done and my Diabetes is border line I do not eat a lot, just fruit in the morning no lunch and just a little dinner.

you need protein.

just fruit is not good. 

[CallumWK]

18 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I am 77 now 

 

And do you have any proof you wouldn't have made it to this age if you enjoyed eating what you like, within limits?

[save the frogs]

16 minutes ago, G_Money said:

And I don’t believe you.

 

Neither do millions of other Italian Americans or others in general.

 

I am NOT a diabetic nor is anyone in my family.  Majority passed in their mid eighties,  I have no problem with that.

 

In this case I’ll “follow the science “.  It’s in one’s genes.

You're Italian American?

 

True story. I went for a checkup. The doctor was a female from Cambodia. And she said a lot of Italians have diabetes.

 

But maybe the quality of the pasta in Italy is better than in the US? Not sure. 

 

[G_Money]

Just now, save the frogs said:

You're Italian American?

 

True story. I went for a checkup. The doctor was a female from Cambodia. And she said a lot of Italians have diabetes.

 

But maybe the quality of the pasta in Italy is better than in the US? Not sure. 

 

Not in myself or anyone in my family.

 

I’ll stick with the genes. 

 

Buon appetito 
 

[KhunLA]

59 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I dont believe you

Also, pasta, white flour may cause issues, not just sweets

 

31 minutes ago, G_Money said:

And I don’t believe you.

 

Neither do millions of other Italian Americans or others in general.

 

I am NOT a diabetic nor is anyone in my family.  Majority passed in their mid eighties,  I have no problem with that.

 

In this case I’ll “follow the science “.  It’s in one’s genes.

 

They do sell whole wheat flour in TH ... if wanting a better choice

 

 

[still kicking]

4 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

And do you have any proof you wouldn't have made it to this age if you enjoyed eating what you like, within limits?

Of course not,  I am not a doctor as I said I am 77 my sister is 86 my mother past away at 89 my granddad at the age of 113 

[CallumWK]

12 minutes ago, still kicking said:

my granddad at the age of 113 

 

Sure, the oldest person on the planet died at 113. Did he also win the Aussie lottery like you claimed a few weeks ago?

 

But more to the point, did he also let wokes decide what he could eat?

As I said, my mom died at 92, my dad at 96, both died within 18 months of each other.

They never thought about what they shouldn't eat, other than that they didn't use salt in their meals, and at the time my dad died the only medicine he took was something to lower his cholesterol.

[still kicking]

7 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Sure, the oldest person on the planet died at 113. Did he also win the Aussie lottery like you claimed a few weeks ago?

No he did not there was no lottery those days The oldest person ever whose age has been independently verified is Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) of France, who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.^[b] The oldest verified man ever is Jiroemon Kimura (1897–2013) of Japan, who lived to the age of 116 years and 54 days.

[CallumWK]

9 minutes ago, still kicking said:

No he did not there was no lottery those days The oldest person ever whose age has been independently verified is Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) of France, who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.^[b] The oldest verified man ever is Jiroemon Kimura (1897–2013) of Japan, who lived to the age of 116 years and 54 days.

 

Yes I can google that also. Fact is Yes, Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest person in the United States, died at the age of 113 in November 2024:Yes, Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest person in the United States, died at the age of 113 in November 2024:

Doesn't sound as your grandad.

Time to put another troll on ignore

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_verified_oldest_people

[still kicking]

3 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Yes I can google that also. Fact is Yes, Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest person in the United States, died at the age of 113 in November 2024:Yes, Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest person in the United States, died at the age of 113 in November 2024:

Doesn't sound as your grandad.

Time to put another troll on ignore

OK Donald 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_living_people

[geisha]

14 hours ago, Celsius said:

I have all the symptoms but I don't know how to check it or treat it. I don't know if my levels are high or low in the morning.

 

Example. Last night I had buffet. Ate a lot of sweets. Woke up dizzy and sweating at night.

 

For the guys who have this problem, what do you normally eat during the day, especially at night here in Thailand?

Just have a blood test checking glucose etc. Tell the laboratory you’re worried about too much sugar.Easy test and cheap. Mine was ok but I was advised to cut out Rapid Suger, like honey, suger, and anything with suger in. 
In supermarkets look on the labels. Ideally you should have less than 100 g daily. You can’t believe the rubbish we eat/ drink not knowing the outcome.

Dont hesitate, fix fast. Eat a balanced diet, eggs ,  veg + protein, careful with fruit , it has a lot of suger. Careful eating Thai food, it’s crammed with suger.

[CallumWK]

15 minutes ago, geisha said:

Just have a blood test checking glucose etc. Tell the laboratory you’re worried about too much sugar.Easy test and cheap. Mine was ok but I was advised to cut out Rapid Suger, like honey, suger, and anything with suger in. 
In supermarkets look on the labels. Ideally you should have less than 100 g daily. You can’t believe the rubbish we eat/ drink not knowing the outcome.

Dont hesitate, fix fast. Eat a balanced diet, eggs ,  veg + protein, careful with fruit , it has a lot of suger. Careful eating Thai food, it’s crammed with suger.

 

 

Like I said already, the health business, like most other businesses,  has gone woke.

I'm sure you remember the times, even now, that you are advised to eat more fruits if you want to be healthy.

Only a few years ago muesli was considered a healthy breakfast. A few years later, granola was considered much more healthy.

Today both are considered the worst of the worst breakfast you can have.

Time to take back our own lives, and lead it the way we want

[JeffersLos]

14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Obviously, I could stop eating ice-cream and cake. But what is life without them? 

 

a piece of cake. 

[jas007]

12 hours ago, G_Money said:

The Italian in me will not give up pasta, bread, certain pastries and gelato.

 

Total blasphemy.

 

 

 

Supposedly, the food in Italy and much of the rest of the Europe does not contain all the toxic ingredients found in US food.  That's why there aren't so many fat people in Italy, even though they eat pasta and bread.  Their pasta is made from just a couple of ingredients. Natural food, not the US type processed food ingredients and chemicals.  

 

Here in Thailand, I usually never keep bread around for just that reason.  I do have a package of Italian pasta I bought at Toops in Central Festival, and yesterday I bought a little loaf of Italian bread labeled "Product of Italy."  So I'm going to have some of that once in a while.  

 

Look at the ingredient list the next time you buy a food product.  

[Lacessit]

8 hours ago, KhunLA said:

 

100 grams of lychees contain 15 grams of sugar. His reading is probably due to the fact half the sugar is fructose, which does not register on a glucose monitor.

[stupidfarang]

21 hours ago, Hummin said:

But after meeting xx expats who truly could had use of my facilities and expertise, I understood, nothing or No one can help them unless they understand themselves they need to do the work themselves.

 

Most people understand what they have to do, but very few are willing to make changes before it is almost to late or to late

You have only realised this in Thailand? 

[Hummin]

2 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

You have only realised this in Thailand? 

It is natural to refer to expats while discussing here, and to be true, I have met more of these cases here in Asia, than back home. 

[ignis]

7 hours ago, KhunLA said:

 

 

They do sell whole wheat flour in TH ... if wanting a better choice

 

 

 

Yes anything above 71 is high - anything below 55 is Low

 

Most fruits are in the LOW bracket + full of Fiber and Vitamins  and are fine in moderation for Type 1 and 2 Diabetics

 

Cherries Strawberries and Cranberries are  are way down GI 20 - 24

 

Grapes are a low-glycemic option  they're packed with fiber. They have a GI of 53 and are an excellent source of vitamin B-6,

 

Mangoes score 51–56 on the glycemic index (GI) chart

 

Another prime example is Honey  has a GI of 55,  whereas White sugar is GI 91

 

Think maybe how old people are and how they were taught to manage their Diabetes 

[Hummin]

11 minutes ago, ignis said:

 

Yes anything above 71 is high - anything below 55 is Low

 

Most fruits are in the LOW bracket + full of Fiber and Vitamins  and are fine in moderation for Type 1 and 2 Diabetics

 

Cherries Strawberries and Cranberries are  are way down GI 20 - 24

 

Grapes are a low-glycemic option  they're packed with fiber. They have a GI of 53 and are an excellent source of vitamin B-6,

 

Mangoes score 51–56 on the glycemic index (GI) chart

 

Another prime example is Honey  has a GI of 55,  whereas White sugar is GI 91

 

Think maybe how old people are and how they were taught to manage their Diabetes 

 

Well maybe the reason for diabetes is just eating to much calories, and not balanced enough? For anyone in the risk zone, small adjustments can save you from a lifetime on medication

 

Jut a random google link could say something about the real cause, instead of bickering about small details about grapes or other fruits how they influence your system, you can just eat less of everything, and move your body a bit more. Of course drinking alchohol every day, doesnt help even you eat less either. Just common sense, nothing else

 

When we enjoy our meals, our bodies use some of the calories for energy. But when we overindulge, especially in high-calorie treats, the surplus gets stored as fat. This extra fat, particularly around the belly (visceral fat), can lead to obesity, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

 

https://aspenendocrine.com/exploring-the-connection-between-diabetes-and-overeating/#:~:text=When we enjoy our meals,factor for type 2 diabetes.

[OneMoreFarang]

7 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

 

a piece of cake. 

[fredwiggy]

21 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

I stopped eating Thai food since I landed 11 years ago. That was now my question tho

Stick with vegetables that are low glycemic, like broccoli, cauliflower, salad greens, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers of all colors, zucchini squash, green beans, and others. Stay away from, or limit,  starchy ones like rice, pasta, corm, root vegetables and the like. All protein sources are good, like chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs. You can stir fry those veggies with meat easily. Grilled also, with veggies sides steamed or boiled. Don't drink calories in any form. (If you like to drink alcohol, limit them). Look for soy milk, almond, pistachio or oat that is unsweetened unless you aren't sensitive to regular milk. Read labels to see the amount of sugar in boxed cereals and rice dishes. Easy to google low sugar and fat recipes that are easy to prepare.

[fredwiggy]

19 hours ago, Hummin said:

You can still work out your muscles, rowing machine,  swim, and find good protein sources like egg white, beans, as well bananas as one out of many good fruits, nuts, lean beef and at least 300g of vegetables every day. 

 

This is a good start to explore.

 

Not to forget, make a logbook or download an app, and start measuring what you eat, and make a total amount of calories to consume every day.

 

For you depending on your activity level, and muscle mass 27000 calories +- 

I'm thinking that was a typo and you meant 2700. You really don't need even that much daily. Somewhere around 2200 depending on your exercise routine.

[fredwiggy]

16 hours ago, G_Money said:

The Italian in me will not give up pasta, bread, certain pastries and gelato.

 

Total blasphemy.

 

 

I'm Polish and Irish but grew up around Italians and have some relatives, including my godfather, who's mom made to this day the best sauce. She and husband were from Sicily. Impossible for me to give up pasta, eating Orzo now, as it's a big part of my daily carbs.You can eat pasta but have to limit it if you're diabetic, as a few of my family members are, and my brother died at 67 from a heart attack which came from not losing weight as a diabetic. If people would google who lives the longest on average, they would see it's the blue zone ones, like Mediterranean and Okinawa for 2 examples. No arguing with a higher average life span they have. genetics plays a role of course but it's not even half of the full equation.

[Hummin]

39 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I'm thinking that was a typo and you meant 2700. You really don't need even that much daily. Somewhere around 2200 depending on your exercise routine.

depending on your weight and as well hight. He is 94 kg and 196cm

 

Im 179 and 94kg and my daily intake is  give and take 3000 kalories with a moderate 5 day exercise scedule.