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. 

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.  

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.

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!

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

On 12/21/2024 at 10:42 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

When is it too late?

I have diabetes and I take the medicine.

And I like ice-cream and cake.

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

Or ..  you could change your diet  and reverse type 2 diabetes.  and put an end to the harm your medicine is actually doing.          NO CARBS actually quite simple

On 12/24/2024 at 5:30 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Hba1c always good

 

How do you get your Hba1c tested?

From your other posts I understand you always take the cheapest bloodtest at lifecare lab, which doesn't include Hba1c. It tests for Hemoglobin, which is not the same.

I ask because I was also mistaken with it, but my doctor in the west told me Hemoglobin and Hemoglobin Hba1c are not the same tests

Lower the amount of food consumed.

24 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

NO CARBS actually quite simple

No way!

 

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4 hours ago, CallumWK said:

 

How do you get your Hba1c tested?

From your other posts I understand you always take the cheapest bloodtest at lifecare lab, which doesn't include Hba1c. It tests for Hemoglobin, which is not the same.

I ask because I was also mistaken with it, but my doctor in the west told me Hemoglobin and Hemoglobin Hba1c are not the same tests

i get package 4 which covers loads of useful indicators, hba1c is extra, checks blood sugar over 3 months, pre-diabetes/diabetes check

46 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i get package 4 which covers loads of useful indicators, hba1c is extra, checks blood sugar over 3 months, pre-diabetes/diabetes check

 

OK I see it's 700 for the package, how much extra for the Hba1c please?

54 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

OK I see it's 700 for the package, how much extra for the Hba1c please?

350 baht, money well spent

On 12/24/2024 at 2:11 PM, atpeace said:

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.  

 

The meters serve a purpose; they tell you whether your sugar is high or low.  BUT you still have to have the knowledge and facts as well in the beginning the guidance to understand what is causing it and how to remedy the situation.

 

The thermometer may tell me it is 45 degrees in the room but if I don't know how to get it cooler there thermometer means nothing.

1 hour ago, kingstonkid said:

 

The meters serve a purpose; they tell you whether your sugar is high or low.  BUT you still have to have the knowledge and facts as well in the beginning the guidance to understand what is causing it and how to remedy the situation.

 

The thermometer may tell me it is 45 degrees in the room but if I don't know how to get it cooler there thermometer means nothing.

Yes very true

This morning was 104 = took 4 units less insulin B4 breakfast

8 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

 

The meters serve a purpose; they tell you whether your sugar is high or low.  BUT you still have to have the knowledge and facts as well in the beginning the guidance to understand what is causing it and how to remedy the situation.

 

The thermometer may tell me it is 45 degrees in the room but if I don't know how to get it cooler there thermometer means nothing.

It really is quite simple and with a little research most can put together a plan that meets their needs better than most doctors.  Your thermometer example above is exactly what I'm getting at.  I wouldn't seek professional help but rather just lower the AC 🙂

On 12/25/2024 at 10:34 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

No way!

 

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must admit ..    when the Boss gets her "Thai-Talian" ( Thai/Italian) thing going in the kitchen ......   even I give in 

 

13 hours ago, atpeace said:

It really is quite simple and with a little research most can put together a plan that meets their needs better than most doctors.  Your thermometer example above is exactly what I'm getting at.  I wouldn't seek professional help but rather just lower the AC 🙂

But some people reach a stage where they need medical assistance in the form of meds.   You also need to have the 3 month blood AIAC test.

 

Yes itis possible but it is so much simpler and not that expensive to pop in see a doctor and get advice.

Can I put honey in my coffee and tea?

On 12/25/2024 at 3:01 AM, Luuk Chaai said:

Or ..  you could change your diet  and reverse type 2 diabetes.  and put an end to the harm your medicine is actually doing.          NO CARBS actually quite simple

I see guys with missing legs so it’s worrying from a diabetes point of view.losing one’s limbs 

1 hour ago, 3NUMBAS said:

Can I put honey in my coffee and tea?

 

Kind of depends on your total sugar & carb count for the day.  I stopped putting sugar in my coffee quite some time ago.  Now if using, it tastes really sweet.

 

Actually prefer it black now.  Once you cut sugars out of your diet, when you do eat them, it will seem overly sweet.

 

Once you break the addiction, avoiding them is easy.

 

Those night sweats/dizziness after a sweets-heavy buffet can be from a sugar spike and rebound dip (reactive hypoglycemia) or sometimes blood pressure swings. A quick way to check is with a fasting blood sugar (FBS) and HbA1c at a lab, plus a home glucometer for a week (fasting, 2 hrs after meals, and when you feel off).

Food-wise in Thailand, keep it simple: grilled meats or soups with veg, salads with less sugar/sauce (mai sai nam-tan), small rice portions, and light evening snacks like yogurt + nuts. Avoid big sugary meals late at night.

 

At HealthDeliver, we can arrange in-clinic or at-home blood tests, provide a clear 7-day monitoring plan, and have our doctors review your results with tailored advice. That way you’ll know whether it’s blood sugar, blood pressure, or something else