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rjb123
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Jun 12 2013, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 11:40 AM) Nope, it's like your normal glucose monitor - but you attach a sensor to your arm and it reads your BGs 24 hours per day. Although it does still need to be calibrated a few times per day with a standard reader. I'm on injections and not planning to change to a pump - I think being able to read BGs 24 hours per day will be of more advantage to me than a pump Also the constant monitoring system is expensive enough, not sure how much adding a pump into the mix will add.
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save and well
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Jun 12 2013, 11:45 AM
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Intresting to know people are too health concious these days....
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mushashi87
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Jun 12 2013, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(slimey @ Jun 12 2013, 02:17 AM) untreated diabetes mellitus cause problem. a lot of people are stupid. thus most hearsay is full of bs. most probably you have type 1 diabetes mellitus. the drug you need is insulin. and it is normally produced by the human body. if used properly, insulin is very safe, in fact, diabetic people who are pregnant will switch to insulin instead of other diabetic medication. and this noni sounds like snake oil to me. don't be cheated. Well I am not been cheated lots my mom friends uncle is curing even from a really damage leg which need to be cut soon it recover back  which is so freaking fake if you ask me and I don't think anyone will trust since there are few testomoni from my mom friends so I just test it since i am not on medication or insulin. I am not trying to sell anything here just sharing what i seen and what i am testing.  I am now giving myself a hope to recover. Everyones know how bad diabetes can be.
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mushashi87
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Jun 12 2013, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jun 12 2013, 07:25 AM) I was diagnosed when I was 18. Just like youm I went on diet without medication until I got married and that was the time my result getting from bad to worse. Thereafter on medication for the past 15 yrs and out of control again in recent years b4 switching to insulin. I have tried all kinds of alternative medications, noni, spirulina, OMX, all kind of algaes, and even into negative Ion therapy. Most of it is a joke. well except few alternatives like bitter gourds seeds that have good result. Play safe..go for insulin or exercise + super strict diet like samuraikachang... His control is something unbelievable  Same bro I tried alot of health product too like yours with have so many brands and name bitter gourds i heard it really help but sorry I can't take it + Super strict diet might be killing me. I rather enjoy my life even it is shorter than having medication & strict diet on my whole life and wait for cutting my limbs.
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samuraikacang
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Jun 12 2013, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE(mushashi87 @ Jun 12 2013, 12:12 PM) Same bro I tried alot of health product too like yours with have so many brands and name bitter gourds i heard it really help but sorry I can't take it + Super strict diet might be killing me. I rather enjoy my life even it is shorter than having medication & strict diet on my whole life and wait for cutting my limbs. I enjoy my life by exercising and joining running competition. I restricted what I eat but then there is plenty things to eat. Salmon, fresh vegetables, chapati etc. Don't believe what's people telling you that you need to be in hunger just to control your diabetes.
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mushashi87
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Jun 12 2013, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 12:20 PM) I enjoy my life by exercising and joining running competition. I restricted what I eat but then there is plenty things to eat. Salmon, fresh vegetables, chapati etc. Don't believe what's people telling you that you need to be in hunger just to control your diabetes. Nahh of course we won't die from hunger but its difficult sometimes family are eating normal meal but I am eating special meal. Just example that I drink kopi c kosong and also teh c kosong for drinks in mamak.
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samuraikacang
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Jun 12 2013, 03:02 PM
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QUOTE(mushashi87 @ Jun 12 2013, 02:02 PM) Nahh of course we won't die from hunger but its difficult sometimes family are eating normal meal but I am eating special meal. Just example that I drink kopi c kosong and also teh c kosong for drinks in mamak. Count the calories and the carbohydrate, Carbo is matter most in diabetic management. Have you seen the dietitian. Using the exchange system really helps me but then I don't take that much of carbs anyway. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00077 read it up here. oh I do go out and eat with friends but I choose my meal carefully. You have to understand and knows that you are not as normal people. This post has been edited by samuraikacang: Jun 12 2013, 03:03 PM
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whuffy_aniki
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Jun 12 2013, 03:26 PM
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well i`ve been eating the same meal everyday fix meal,vege soup with 1/4 plate rice,steam/fried chicken,lunch n dinner everyday,3 piece of cream cracker in the morning @__@ teh/kopi o kosong when i hang with friends at mamak,even at chatime xD puyu black tea,no sugar no ice lol owh well cant live to eat nowadays eating everything that i want,its more eat to live..only on monday i`ll take vit C once per 2 weeks,a supplement from GNC megamen(this 1 daily since i read on net there`s no harm for diabetic patients)..
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rjb123
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Jun 12 2013, 04:53 PM
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That's one upside of being a Type 1 on insulin is you can get away with eating some things as you can bolus / inject for it extra Just checked the price of the CGMS unit I mentioned (needs to be bough from UK)- damn expensive  but probably a worthwhile investment to give more detailed information on BG readings
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samuraikacang
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Jun 12 2013, 05:09 PM
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its worthwhile investment of course. I am lucky because my medical benefits cover test strip for gluco meter so I can test frequently every time I consume foods. Found out that I can actually eat durian without having effects on my blood glucose compare to eating grapes.
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rjb123
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Jun 12 2013, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 05:09 PM) its worthwhile investment of course. I am lucky because my medical benefits cover test strip for gluco meter so I can test frequently every time I consume foods. Found out that I can actually eat durian without having effects on my blood glucose compare to eating grapes. When living in the UK all my test strips etc. were free, since moving to Malaysia nothing more for free - I buy them in bulk in UK and send them by courier. I tried to get a medical card here but as you can imagine , none are interested in covering existing conditions (understandably!) The cost for CGMS comes to (in RM) 4600 for initial unit, 950 for 4 sensors , one sensor guaranteed to last 1 week but can often last up to 2, transmitter 1560 guaranteed for 6 months but works up to 12. So total for a year excluding the initial cost is around 12-13k
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samuraikacang
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Jun 12 2013, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(rjb123 @ Jun 12 2013, 05:21 PM) When living in the UK all my test strips etc. were free, since moving to Malaysia nothing more for free - I buy them in bulk in UK and send them by courier. I tried to get a medical card here but as you can imagine , none are interested in covering existing conditions (understandably!) The cost for CGMS comes to (in RM) 4600 for initial unit, 950 for 4 sensors , one sensor guaranteed to last 1 week but can often last up to 2, transmitter 1560 guaranteed for 6 months but works up to 12. So total for a year excluding the initial cost is around 12-13k  The pros of having diabetes is that once an insurance agent hears that you have diabetes, he won't push anymore health insurance to you.
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rjb123
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Jun 12 2013, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 05:23 PM) The pros of having diabetes is that once an insurance agent hears that you have diabetes, he won't push anymore health insurance to you. Yep that's one benefit But means (for me at least) all the strips + insulin have to be paid out of my own pocket. This post has been edited by rjb123: Jun 12 2013, 05:45 PM
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stimix
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Jun 12 2013, 05:46 PM
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Dunno
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QUOTE(rjb123 @ Jun 12 2013, 05:45 PM) Yep that's one benefit But means (for me at least) all the strips + insulin have to be paid out of my own pocket. Switch to Govt Hospital..FOC  Well almost exept the RM1 registration fee & the needles This post has been edited by stimix: Jun 12 2013, 05:47 PM
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jaclynjac
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Jun 12 2013, 06:11 PM
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Hi there, just want to ask all the gurus here, my late grandpa and my father get diabetes at the later stage of their life , like after 60 yrs old, so will i get it later?? at the moment don't feel anything yet, but i'm afraid will get it later in my life, is it inherited or something....
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mushashi87
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Jun 12 2013, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 03:02 PM) Count the calories and the carbohydrate, Carbo is matter most in diabetic management. Have you seen the dietitian. Using the exchange system really helps me but then I don't take that much of carbs anyway. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00077 read it up here. oh I do go out and eat with friends but I choose my meal carefully. You have to understand and knows that you are not as normal people. Thanks for the advice bro. Since the noni i am taking is giving me some good effect so I din really bother going on normal food. Infact i am enjoying with my friend taking stuff with coke....... Yet it is still coming down slowly. Will probably go and check my sugar level end of this month and lets see what is my choice gonna be. Either continue taking the noni or strict diet like what you are having if i want to live longer
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samuraikacang
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Jun 12 2013, 07:50 PM
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QUOTE(mushashi87 @ Jun 12 2013, 07:32 PM) Thanks for the advice bro. Since the noni i am taking is giving me some good effect so I din really bother going on normal food. Infact i am enjoying with my friend taking stuff with coke....... Yet it is still coming down slowly. Will probably go and check my sugar level end of this month and lets see what is my choice gonna be. Either continue taking the noni or strict diet like what you are having if i want to live longer  Carbonated drink is a definitely a NO la. Do you have a gluco meter to check your blood?
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stimix
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Jun 12 2013, 09:38 PM
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Dunno
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This thread getting hot today haha.
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ExpZero
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Jun 12 2013, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 05:23 PM) The pros of having diabetes is that once an insurance agent hears that you have diabetes, he won't push anymore health insurance to you. Life and Saving still applicable
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mushashi87
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Jun 12 2013, 11:44 PM
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QUOTE(samuraikacang @ Jun 12 2013, 07:50 PM) Carbonated drink is a definitely a NO la. Do you have a gluco meter to check your blood? Nope bro i did not usually will go to clinic and check when i am sick...... there is when i am actually fasting because of no mood to eat.
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