What do Belgian and Dutch diabetics eat in Thailand?
A few months ago I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Not surprising news in itself, because I am not the only one: in the Netherlands alone, more than 1 million people have that problem. I live in Thailand and am in the company of another 4 million fellow sufferers.
Thailand is facing a worrying trend: a rapidly increasing number of young people are developing diabetes, mainly caused by their high-sugar diets. This is evident from recent predictions from the International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetes Association of Thailand, which foresee an increase from 4,8 million to 5,3 million diabetics by 2040.
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Question to GP Maarten: Is Ozempic 1 mg available in Thailand?
I have diabetes and use Ozempic 1 Mg syringe, but due to delivery problems in Belgium, they are often no longer in stock.
I have some questions about my future plans to move to Thailand in a few years. I am almost 58 years old (in August), 1,79 m tall and weigh 86 kg. My BMI is 26,53. I have type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and since the end of April 2023 I am an ICD carrier.
Where Can I Buy GLICLAZIDE TABL Medicinal In Chiangmai. Buy MGA 30MG? This for my diabetes DB2.
Still have for a few days. Or is there a replacement drug for this available here?
I have a question about a medication. I have type 2 diabetes and use Janumet for this this is a mixture of sitglippin and metformin I hope I have written it correctly I have been coming to Thailand for a number of months now and soon I want to settle there now my question is can I also buy janumet in thailand and if so is it possible someone knows where to buy it?
May I ask what you think about switching from Metformin 1500mg/day to Semaglutide (Ozempic) injection 1/week for the treatment of type 2 diabetes?
Question to GP Maarten: Medicines for muscle rheumatism make me dizzy, tired and cause pain in my lower legs
I've been back in Thailand for 2 weeks now and notice that if I bend over slightly, I immediately get dizzy. I am very very tired after walking up 2 flights of stairs (14 steps). My lower legs feel like they have a very tight bandage wrapped around them. Been suffering from this for a long time.
Is it possible to get insulin and syringes at every clinic or hospital? I have type 2 diabetes and my meds alone don't lower my sugar levels.
I will soon try to spend the winter in Thailand and the Philippines again for 3 months. I am 73 and because I suffer from type 2 diabetes I have to take syringes of Ozempic for 3 months. They have to be kept cool, which sometimes causes problems when I stay in small hotels or guesthouses without a fridge in the room.
I am 58 years old, non-smoker, follow a special diet (keto) because of diabetes, but do not take any medication.
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Diabetic and higher values
I have been diabetic 2 for several years. My medications are as follows: 2 tablets Unidiamecron in the morning sober, 1000 mg Glucophage after breakfast and Forxiga in the evening. Although my eating habits and medication use have not changed, my measurement in the morning is higher than before. No problem during the day, then I even have to be careful that it doesn't get too low. Previously I was always around 90 in the morning. Now this is usually around 120. How do you explain this? Could this be due to stress?
I am 60 and have type 2 diabetic. My meds are glucophage, diamicron and Forxiga. I have been suffering from itching and rashes on my genitals for quite some time now. Can't be STD. I am also circumcised. Now I read that this can be caused by the Forxiga.
Since I take statins for cholesterol (first Chlovas 40, now Mevalotin), I suffer from muscle pains in my arms, cramps in my legs and feet. Furthermore, my blood sugar appears to be out of control: where it used to be 120 before breakfast, it is now 170 at best.
I am a man recently 80 years old and reasonably healthy. Usually stay in Isaan/Thailand for half a year and in the Czech Republic (country of residence) for half a year.
Reader question: What does insulin cost in Thailand?
I am diabetic and have to inject insulin. I use Novarapid – fast-acting (before each meal) and Lantus – slow-acting (once a day at the same time) and I also use glucophage 1 mg and coversyl plus 850. I would like to know what this medication costs in Thailand and whether it is easy to obtain obtain?