What would you say about DAFNE :?:

December 10, 2012 18:21

Faulty Headl... DAFNE Graduate
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 18 posts

22 years diabetic, it only took one day of doing DAFNE to start and turn my life around. Don't understand why all this wasn't explained to me years ago. Lost my sight 6 years ago but won't stop me looking forward now i've finally got the hang of it.
Should be offered to everyone, I had to ask after hearing about it through my sister and she attends the same clinic.

December 10, 2012 20:45

Ariane DAFNE Graduate
Queen Mary Hospital, Sidcup 14 posts

Given the chance, what would you like to be able to say about DAFNE to your diabetes team or local health service commissioners (the people responsible for deciding how NHS money should be spent)? (especially if it's not available in your area)

Idea 'DAFNE provides invaluable skills and help to manage diabetes on a daily basis, it should be available to GP Surgeries and Diabetic teams worldwide.Whether you are fed-up with living with diabetes or newly diagnosed it will provide you with the tools to make a positive change, no diabetic should have to wait for years to get on a course or be denied the chance to help themselves and avoid complications and gain much needed knowledge on their own condition.
Roll it out people... it will only make your lives easier and ours better.'

How could you grab their attention and give them the 'patient' perspective of what DAFNE means?
Idea DAFNE simply means that you are back in the driving seat.
No more wondering why you suddenly had a hypo or why you were sky high when you lead a fit and healthy life style, no more relying on doctors to demystify your daily routine.
Learn to get to know your own body and how it works, learn to deal with it, cope and move on so that you feel better in a supportive environment with people who understand what it means to be a diabetic.

Ax

December 15, 2012 02:29

Nicky 72 DAFNE Graduate
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust 4 posts

i have found a new friend her name is DAFNE , i know we will be friends for life. i wish that i had met her years ago .
DAFNE is not my latest female friend but my diabetes managment for life . Very Happy

December 15, 2012 07:45

Warwick DAFNE Graduate
Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 423 posts

I now have:

A greater understanding of my condition and how basal insulin and QA insulin interact with each other to provide stable blood sugars throughout the day.

Knowledge of how to interpret my BG results, and when and how to make changes to my insulin intake.

Support from other DAFNE graduates.

This great website for analysing my BG results and identifying trends that I wouldn't otherwise be aware of.

Ability to eat largely what I want to eat and when I want to eat it without having to worry about massive spikes in BGs or hypos.

December 10, 2012 18:21 Faulty Headl... DAFNE Graduate Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 18 posts	22 years diabetic, it only took one day of doing DAFNE to start and turn my life around. Don't understand why all this wasn't explained to me years ago. Lost my sight 6 years ago but won't stop me looking forward now i've finally got the hang of it. Should be offered to everyone, I had to ask after hearing about it through my sister and she attends the same clinic.
December 10, 2012 20:45 Ariane DAFNE Graduate Queen Mary Hospital, Sidcup 14 posts	Given the chance, what would you like to be able to say about DAFNE to your diabetes team or local health service commissioners (the people responsible for deciding how NHS money should be spent)? (especially if it's not available in your area) 'DAFNE provides invaluable skills and help to manage diabetes on a daily basis, it should be available to GP Surgeries and Diabetic teams worldwide.Whether you are fed-up with living with diabetes or newly diagnosed it will provide you with the tools to make a positive change, no diabetic should have to wait for years to get on a course or be denied the chance to help themselves and avoid complications and gain much needed knowledge on their own condition. Roll it out people... it will only make your lives easier and ours better.' How could you grab their attention and give them the 'patient' perspective of what DAFNE means? DAFNE simply means that you are back in the driving seat. No more wondering why you suddenly had a hypo or why you were sky high when you lead a fit and healthy life style, no more relying on doctors to demystify your daily routine. Learn to get to know your own body and how it works, learn to deal with it, cope and move on so that you feel better in a supportive environment with people who understand what it means to be a diabetic. Ax
December 15, 2012 02:29 Nicky 72 DAFNE Graduate Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust 4 posts	i have found a new friend her name is DAFNE , i know we will be friends for life. i wish that i had met her years ago . DAFNE is not my latest female friend but my diabetes managment for life .
December 15, 2012 07:45 Warwick DAFNE Graduate Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 423 posts	I now have: A greater understanding of my condition and how basal insulin and QA insulin interact with each other to provide stable blood sugars throughout the day. Knowledge of how to interpret my BG results, and when and how to make changes to my insulin intake. Support from other DAFNE graduates. This great website for analysing my BG results and identifying trends that I wouldn't otherwise be aware of. Ability to eat largely what I want to eat and when I want to eat it without having to worry about massive spikes in BGs or hypos.