I have sugar problem

[SAFETY FIRST]

On 12/21/2024 at 9:44 AM, Celsius said:

Last night I had buffet.

I avoid all buffets. 

 

Obese people love the all you can eat toxic places, they have no pride or self respect, forcing food down their gob. 

 

At times my company puts me in a hotel when travelling, evenings, at the hotel restaurant they try to force me to eat from the buffet, not me, I'm 'a la carte', menu for me. 

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

14 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I avoid all buffets.

no need to completely avoid.

but go heavy on the meats.

so you wont have much appetite for the refined carbs and sweets. 

but still requires some restraint. if you cant do it, best to stay away. 

[atpeace]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:42 PM, kingstonkid said:

I have been diabetic for more than 20 years.  I take care of myself through diet.  See a doctor every 3 months, get my meds, and keep going.  

 

I am still able to gout and have a couple of beers, eat out in restaurants, and have a good time.  I have to limit myself.

 

I love cake ice cream and pizza but they are now off my diet as the sugar levels are too high for me.

 

Getting a meter is one thing, but unless you know how to use it and what you need to do for your sugar levels, it is just like giving a 5-year-old a Ferrari.

 

Get your ass to a hospital and see a doctor. There are so many Thais with Diabetes that every doctor knows what to do.  Also, the sooner you go, the better.  Diabetes can mess up a lot of parts of the body, and yes, people go blind or lose their feet, Which is not only a pain but also a huge financial issue.

 

 

Not to be flippant but are meters really that hard to grasp and what to do about the numbers  complicated? The sooner individuals learn how to take control of their health and learn about general health the better. 

 

Doctors IMO are part of the problem.  It really isn't that complicated and I give myself better advice than a doctor that is busy and his knowledge of my health specifics is a fraction of my own knowledge.  Definately  a role for doctors but relying on them for everything in regards to health is insane. I've been told the most insane things by doctors but I easily disregarded the silliness.  

[atpeace]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:50 PM, Kwaibill said:

After my thirty+ years of diabetes which brought along four heart attacks, three strokes, and removal of my gall bladder, I wake with a smile and love the company of my dear wife and dote on my newborn grandson born to my adorable stepdaughter.

Probably the happiest time of my life, so far.

Yep, you are extremely lucky and good for you- being happy is a treasure.  You are the EXCEPTION but by no means a role model.

[atpeace]

8 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

People see sugar as the enemy but it's most likely the junk food that got them to being pre-diabetic or diabetic, i eat loads of sugar. Add to tea, smoothies,  porridge. Extra sugar when out cycling, Hba1c always good

You simply eat what your body can efficiently process with very little to no excess and it is that simple.  A person cycling 250k a week can consume probably pounds more of sugar a week compared to someone that walk a few miles a day.  Live life sensibly!

[scubascuba3]

30 minutes ago, atpeace said:

You simply eat what your body can efficiently process with very little to no excess and it is that simple.  A person cycling 250k a week can consume probably pounds more of sugar a week compared to someone that walk a few miles a day.  Live life sensibly!

Yes and no, it seems to be the carb/fat combo junk food that does the most damage. There are plenty of people who eat lots of carbs until full with little exercise and aren't fat