Increase of Lantus/BI - DAFNE Online

July 31, 2013 08:26

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

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I've been getting some very high readings so last night Tues 30/07 I increased BI from 18u to 22u.

Do you think I've done the right thing?

I know I'll have to wait three days for any changes to start taking effect and another 3 for them to settle down and take full effect. So basically it will be next Mon 05/08 before I see what it's really starting to do.

July 31, 2013 10:22

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts

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Garry

July 31, 2013 10:38

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Done! Very Happy

July 31, 2013 10:50

Simon Buist DAFNE Graduate
South of Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 1 post

Its too early to tell at the minute as lantus takes a few days to fully work in your system, I had the same problem a few weeks ago and had to wait 2-3 days to be absolutely sure, try having a carb free meal tomorrow and see if it has stabled your bg levels if not, then raise ur BI again

July 31, 2013 12:26

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

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Simon Buist
Thank you for your comment & help.

Garry
Have a look at Wed 31/07 11.14am entry. Have I done the (QA:CP) correct? Should be 1u QA to 1
1CP (or 10g carbohydrate)

August 01, 2013 09:46

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts

Personally I just use 1. Your entry is good and everyone will know what you mean.
BGs have come down with a bump...but stick with it and let things settle out. You may need do more BG testing to keep a closer check on things.
Regards
Garry

August 02, 2013 12:40

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts

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Gill. Here is my last 10 days. I am unable to include a BG Diary other than here. I'll ask if this facility can be added when creating a direct message through Message Inbox.
Regards
Garry

August 03, 2013 11:53

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

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Thanks Garry for sharing your BG diary.

Here's the next few days of mine, also day 4 of the BI increase so maybe another 2 days to see if things have settled, somehow I don't think so Crying or Very sad

August 05, 2013 09:46

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts

Your corrections can just be listed as 07:14 2.5, 07:31 1.5 and 10:12 1.5.
Any thoughts about having breakfast earlier?
Your BI is of course working throughout this early daytime.
Regards
Garry

August 05, 2013 11:10

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Your corrections can just be listed as 07:14 2.5, 07:31 1.5 and 10:12 1.5.
- These weren't corrections they were the amount of carbs I'd had for the hypos (jelly babies)

Any thoughts about having breakfast earlier?
- I don't really do breakfast until about 10am ish

Cheers
Gill

July 31, 2013 08:26 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	[Shared diary only visible when logged in] I've been getting some very high readings so last night Tues 30/07 I increased BI from 18u to 22u. Do you think I've done the right thing? I know I'll have to wait three days for any changes to start taking effect and another 3 for them to settle down and take full effect. So basically it will be next Mon 05/08 before I see what it's really starting to do.
July 31, 2013 10:22 Garry DAFNE Graduate North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts	Please click the blue hyperlink Message Inbox in the top right hand corner of your screen. Regards Garry
July 31, 2013 10:38 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Done!
July 31, 2013 10:50 Simon Buist DAFNE Graduate South of Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 1 post	Its too early to tell at the minute as lantus takes a few days to fully work in your system, I had the same problem a few weeks ago and had to wait 2-3 days to be absolutely sure, try having a carb free meal tomorrow and see if it has stabled your bg levels if not, then raise ur BI again
July 31, 2013 12:26 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	[Shared diary only visible when logged in] Simon Buist Thank you for your comment & help. Garry Have a look at Wed 31/07 11.14am entry. Have I done the (QA:CP) correct? Should be 1u QA to 1 1CP (or 10g carbohydrate)
August 01, 2013 09:46 Garry DAFNE Graduate North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts	Personally I just use 1. Your entry is good and everyone will know what you mean. BGs have come down with a bump...but stick with it and let things settle out. You may need do more BG testing to keep a closer check on things. Regards Garry
August 02, 2013 12:40 Garry DAFNE Graduate North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts	[Shared diary only visible when logged in] Gill. Here is my last 10 days. I am unable to include a BG Diary other than here. I'll ask if this facility can be added when creating a direct message through Message Inbox. Regards Garry
August 03, 2013 11:53 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	[Shared diary only visible when logged in] Thanks Garry for sharing your BG diary. Here's the next few days of mine, also day 4 of the BI increase so maybe another 2 days to see if things have settled, somehow I don't think so
August 05, 2013 09:46 Garry DAFNE Graduate North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 328 posts	Your corrections can just be listed as 07:14 2.5, 07:31 1.5 and 10:12 1.5. Any thoughts about having breakfast earlier? Your BI is of course working throughout this early daytime. Regards Garry
August 05, 2013 11:10 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Your corrections can just be listed as 07:14 2.5, 07:31 1.5 and 10:12 1.5. - These weren't corrections they were the amount of carbs I'd had for the hypos (jelly babies) Any thoughts about having breakfast earlier? - I don't really do breakfast until about 10am ish Cheers Gill