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Jul 16, 2015

Sammie 2 posts

I think im going to have to dig around and make lots of calls just to get a new 1, thanks for the reply Very Happy

Jul 16, 2015

alturn 78 posts

Think I got some from meter supplier when ordering new batteries etc on-line. This was some time ago so situation may have changed and may depend on company.

Jul 15, 2015

Sammie 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / New diarys

Hello I was wondering if anybody is able to tell me where I can get some new BG diaries from please, although Northampton General is my area im actually miles away Question

Jul 14, 2015

Paul Patterson 7 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chocolate confusion

I took 3 units and my BG before bed were 10.1 - I was happy with that and woke up with a BG of 12.1 so I am happy in understanding I calculating it pretty well Smile

Jul 14, 2015

JamesW 24 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chocolate confusion

I had attempted at answering this earlier but got a bit confused with my weights and measures, hence getting rid of that answer and coming up with this one.

The facts that you have indicated are: 1 bar of chocolate weighs 250g and contains ten servings, hence a serving size is 25g. So far so good.

What are the parameters of the stated carbohydrate values? Are they per 100g or per serving (25g)?

If per 100g then the entire bar contains 41.25g of carbohydrate (16.5 * 2.5). This seems a bit low for a 250g chocolate bar to me.

If the values are per serving, then the entire bar contains 165g of carbohydrate (16.5 * 10 (portions)). That would be nearer the mark I suppose.

The bit that I can't comment on is the pieces versus serving. You say that you have 6 pieces, is that 6 servings (150g)?

Using

total carb value of bar / total no. of servings * servings you have eaten = amount of consumed carbs

Option 1

41.25 / 10 * 6 = 24.75 which is close to your stated number

Option 2

165 / 10 * 6 = 99 which is quite a bit different

The questions therefore are, what are the carb values based on (per 100g or per serving), how many pieces in a serving and if you did take 3u to cover your chocolate eating, how did it go?

Jul 14, 2015

Carolin 83 posts

Topic: Questions ? / morning BI

Hi,
It's advisable to try to be as consistent as possible with the timings of your BI doses, although the DAFNE guidance is 'on rising' and 'on retiring', i.e. as you get up and as you go to bed; ensuring that there's at least 7 hours between the night-time and morning doses.
Therefore there's no reason why you shouldn't take it at 6am as long as your night dose was before 11pm.
Hope that helps?
Carolin

Jul 14, 2015

Paul Patterson 7 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chocolate confusion

From time to time I like a bit of chocolate and as I've just done the DAFNE coure in Auckland here I am now aware of Carb Portion counting, the packaging says servings per bar 10. Serving size 25g

it is a 250g block. %50 Coca

Carbs: = 16.5g
-sugars 14.4g

I can't understand how many CPs this is - I had 6 pieces off the block so is that classed closed to 10 per bar = 25g calculating that is 2.5 CPs?

I'm on 1:1 ration so 3 units?

Jul 12, 2015

Linda flash 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diary entry

Thoughts?

Jul 12, 2015

Linda flash 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Needle Bins

My local council collect and provide sharps bins

Jul 12, 2015

ruthhiggins 3 posts

Topic: Questions ? / morning BI

hi, crazy question, if I wake at 6am stay up for a few minutes before going back to bed till 7am, should I take my BI. TIA

Jul 10, 2015

Paul Patterson 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Attn Simon Fisher - RE: The DAFNE app

I guess if you could add in your planned exercise time which then would calculate the percentage does drop 10% 20% etc?

Jul 10, 2015

Simon 574 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Attn Simon Fisher - RE: The DAFNE app

Hi Paul,

Glad to hear your finding the app useful... Do you mean that the planned exercise section is missing? How do you envisage this working?

Jul 10, 2015

stephenbrowne 37 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

I've also occasionally found after fitting a new sensor that the readings linger in the hypoglycaemic range for several hours even though the Contour Next finger prick readings are up to 7 or 8. This appears to be particularly so if I have failed to get up early enough when a change is due and I am unable to trace several hours on the old sensor. Not sure why this should be the case and I'm unable to think of a scientific reason. Often there is no problem. I was hoping to see a webinar on the Freestyle website.

Jul 10, 2015

Frazer 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

suec - re your comments about early morning results being way out I have found the same thing. 7am this morning Libre said 2.8 Accu-check mobile said 8.1. Similar difference yesterday morning, Libre 6.9 Accu-check mobile 12.9. The Libre seems to catch up an hour later. I spoke to Abbotts and they can't really explain it but they are sending some test strips to use with the Libre to compare the sensor v's a BG test using the same machine. This is my first sensor which runs out in 2 days time so will be interesting to see if the issue continues with a different sensor.
On the swimming front I tried a few days ago with no problems. I swam for longer than 30 mins (the time limit recommended by Abbott), I dried the sensor with a towel every now and then and it worked fine. Abbott have confirmed that the sensor must be dried every 30 mins, just lifting your arm out of the water is not sufficient.

Jul 10, 2015

brianna 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Needle Bins

Do you know that used needles and other sharps are hazardous to people and even pets if it's not disposed

properly because they can injure people and spread infections that can caused serious conditions such as

Hepatitis and HIV. Bare in mind to be very careful in throwing sharp objects. Make sure it's safe and

always keep out from children.

Impact-Hygiene - Sharps
http://impacthygiene.com.au/sharps-disposal

Jul 10, 2015

brianna 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Sharps Disposal: Medical Waste and Syringe Collection

Used needles and other sharps are hazardous to people and pets if not disposed of safely because they can

injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions. The most common infections are

Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Impact Hygiene - Sharps
http://impacthygiene.com.au/sharps-disposal/

Jul 9, 2015

Peter 103 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

Warwick, Just had a look and Dexcom G4 CGM is available in the UK. Starter pack is advertised at Â£1325 including 4 sensors. Spare sensors come in packs of 4 for Â£250. That makes it twice the cost of the Libre even assuming that the Dexcom sensor lasts 21 days as you report.

Jul 9, 2015

ruthhiggins 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / highs

Thanks Warick and Gary, Ive been working last few days so only replying now though I read your message a few days ago and increased my morning lantus from 10 to 12. I cant believe it worked!!! I used to take 30 units before dafne now I take 20 in total . I used to take big amounts of insulin when I saw highs and bad habits made me think that differences of 1-2 units done nothing. the 2 units extra def worked, i had not been snacking for the first 3 weeks as I was trying to know if my ratio was correct. Id love to record my diary and hoping to get the time soon !!! I am also ''taking it easy on myself'' too as when I first saw highs I thought I should just give up hope of having good bloods.

Jul 9, 2015

Paul Patterson 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Attn Simon Fisher - RE: The DAFNE app

Hi

I am currently doing DAFNE in New Zealand and got introduced to the DAFNE app which is very cool.

Today we did a planned exercise dose adjustment and noticed that the app has area / section for planned exercise dose adjust, would you consider adding this feature?

Jul 8, 2015

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / highs

Welcome

ruthhiggins.
Lots of stuff to learn about your body and it's insulin demands. You will need more insulin as your body weight has increased.
Take it easy on yourself and try to note all of the significant changes that you make in your diary. It will help you understand what is happening.
Regards
Garry

Jul 7, 2015

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

I don't know whether the Dexcom G4 CGM is available in the UK. I was seduced by a special where I could get one with the parts I needed for $800 less than the advertised price and I've been wearing it for the last three weeks. The sensor is only warranted to work for a week, but at $85 Australian dollars per sensor, others that I know continue to keep the sensors going as long as they can. Mine has been in for just over three weeks and is still giving accurate readings, so I am pretty happy with it. I have heard that others can get about 4 weeks from a sensor, so I expect to need to replace mine next week.

Just to offer a possible alternative to the Abbot device given that it seems to be scarce.

Jul 7, 2015

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / highs

Hello Ruth. There are lots of things that can change how much insulin you need. Things like stress, illness, menstrual cycle, lack of exercise can all contribute to higher BGLs. I personally find that when I snack more, I actually need to increase my basal. It seems that my body releases more glucose into the blood stream overnight when I have been snacking the previous days. When I drop the snacking, I need to reduce my basal insulin to avoid hypos.

I'd suggest keeping an eye on this, and if need be, increasing your basal insulin slightly. If your BGLs are always higher than normal, then a basal insulin increase is indicated (remember, just 10% change and wait for three days before further increases). If it is only after meals that your BGLs are higher than normal, then you may need to increase your QA ratio before the problematic meals.

Feel free to record your diary on this website and share with this forum so we can get a bit more detail of what is happening.

Jul 6, 2015

ruthhiggins 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / highs

I am a new graduate and only doing dafne 4 weeks. the first 3 weeks were great and I couldnt believe how great dafne was. I was coming in between 4 and 7 and the odd high was corrected easily. For the last 3 days my bloods are high 14's 10's etc and I cant explain them, there was a meal were I ate out and guessed the cp but i wouldnt have been to far out correction worked a little but now as much as it was working initially. I would have came down by 2-3 with 1unit of qa before but now it might just come down 1 . the only thing thats changed is i have been snacking more so between meals I am having cp's but am taking my 1:1 ratio for them. previously I snacked on choc and it didnt affect my next blood. I dont know whats going on. could my ratio randomly need changing when 4 days ago it worked perfectly. Im not sick but have put up a few pound which I needed. Can anyone help, feeling disappointed

Jul 5, 2015

suec 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

Just put second sensor on, with first did a lot of BG tests as well to try to see accuracy/differences. First 24 hrs read 2-3mmol lower than BG strip test in Omipod, Neo and blood test on Libre reader (all from same drop of blood). 24-48 hrs still 1-2mmol lower but after that close tally and spot on at times.
If meal insulin and carbs finished or BG not changing rapidly seem to tally, If BG changing rapidly seems to have a 10-15 min lag, from the literature this would be expected as interstitial BG lags behind BG by about 10 mins.
fantastic for exercise and micro fueling to get steady BG profile. Brilliant at work for quick reassurance test.
Have used without BG test to bolus for some meals towards end first sensor as gaining confidence, still always test 2 hrly with driving but again great for a quick check inbetween!
Down load info very useful as can see effects of different food and relationships between timing of insulin and food and type/speed of food release, hopefully can make some adjustments to breakfast to take out morning peak (plan to bolus but delay some of carbs already bolus 30-40 mins pre meal if poss and this has made a difference to post meal spikes)
First sensor stayed on full 14 days and easily removed, might try a swim with this one.
Second sensor on for 36 hrs so far seems to be a similar pattern.
Brilliant for over night profile and carb free and fasting to check background profile.
definitely worth the money if all sensors as good.
Note early hrs one way out reading 2.8 on libre, 7.1 on Omnipod blood test, had been lying on sensor side ?? may have been that sensor may have been compressed further into tissues than usual. At 8 am 4.9 on libre and 5.7 on BG Omipod so only 0.8 diff Very Happy

Jul 16, 2015 Sammie 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / New diarys I think im going to have to dig around and make lots of calls just to get a new 1, thanks for the reply

Jul 16, 2015 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / New diarys Think I got some from meter supplier when ordering new batteries etc on-line. This was some time ago so situation may have changed and may depend on company.

Jul 15, 2015 Sammie 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / New diarys Hello I was wondering if anybody is able to tell me where I can get some new BG diaries from please, although Northampton General is my area im actually miles away

Jul 14, 2015 Paul Patterson 7 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chocolate confusion I took 3 units and my BG before bed were 10.1 - I was happy with that and woke up with a BG of 12.1 so I am happy in understanding I calculating it pretty well

Jul 14, 2015 JamesW 24 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chocolate confusion I had attempted at answering this earlier but got a bit confused with my weights and measures, hence getting rid of that answer and coming up with this one. The facts that you have indicated are: 1 bar of chocolate weighs 250g and contains ten servings, hence a serving size is 25g. So far so good. What are the parameters of the stated carbohydrate values? Are they per 100g or per serving (25g)? If per 100g then the entire bar contains 41.25g of carbohydrate (16.5 * 2.5). This seems a bit low for a 250g chocolate bar to me. If the values are per serving, then the entire bar contains 165g of carbohydrate (16.5 * 10 (portions)). That would be nearer the mark I suppose. The bit that I can't comment on is the pieces versus serving. You say that you have 6 pieces, is that 6 servings (150g)? Using total carb value of bar / total no. of servings * servings you have eaten = amount of consumed carbs Option 1 41.25 / 10 * 6 = 24.75 which is close to your stated number Option 2 165 / 10 * 6 = 99 which is quite a bit different The questions therefore are, what are the carb values based on (per 100g or per serving), how many pieces in a serving and if you did take 3u to cover your chocolate eating, how did it go?

Jul 14, 2015 Carolin 83 posts	Topic: Questions ? / morning BI Hi, It's advisable to try to be as consistent as possible with the timings of your BI doses, although the DAFNE guidance is 'on rising' and 'on retiring', i.e. as you get up and as you go to bed; ensuring that there's at least 7 hours between the night-time and morning doses. Therefore there's no reason why you shouldn't take it at 6am as long as your night dose was before 11pm. Hope that helps? Carolin

Jul 14, 2015 Paul Patterson 7 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chocolate confusion From time to time I like a bit of chocolate and as I've just done the DAFNE coure in Auckland here I am now aware of Carb Portion counting, the packaging says servings per bar 10. Serving size 25g it is a 250g block. %50 Coca Carbs: = 16.5g -sugars 14.4g I can't understand how many CPs this is - I had 6 pieces off the block so is that classed closed to 10 per bar = 25g calculating that is 2.5 CPs? I'm on 1:1 ration so 3 units?

Jul 12, 2015 Linda flash 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diary entry Thoughts?

Jul 12, 2015 Linda flash 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Needle Bins My local council collect and provide sharps bins

Jul 12, 2015 ruthhiggins 3 posts	Topic: Questions ? / morning BI hi, crazy question, if I wake at 6am stay up for a few minutes before going back to bed till 7am, should I take my BI. TIA

Jul 10, 2015 Paul Patterson 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Attn Simon Fisher - RE: The DAFNE app I guess if you could add in your planned exercise time which then would calculate the percentage does drop 10% 20% etc?

Jul 10, 2015 Simon 574 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Attn Simon Fisher - RE: The DAFNE app Hi Paul, Glad to hear your finding the app useful... Do you mean that the planned exercise section is missing? How do you envisage this working?

Jul 10, 2015 stephenbrowne 37 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) I've also occasionally found after fitting a new sensor that the readings linger in the hypoglycaemic range for several hours even though the Contour Next finger prick readings are up to 7 or 8. This appears to be particularly so if I have failed to get up early enough when a change is due and I am unable to trace several hours on the old sensor. Not sure why this should be the case and I'm unable to think of a scientific reason. Often there is no problem. I was hoping to see a webinar on the Freestyle website.

Jul 10, 2015 Frazer 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) suec - re your comments about early morning results being way out I have found the same thing. 7am this morning Libre said 2.8 Accu-check mobile said 8.1. Similar difference yesterday morning, Libre 6.9 Accu-check mobile 12.9. The Libre seems to catch up an hour later. I spoke to Abbotts and they can't really explain it but they are sending some test strips to use with the Libre to compare the sensor v's a BG test using the same machine. This is my first sensor which runs out in 2 days time so will be interesting to see if the issue continues with a different sensor. On the swimming front I tried a few days ago with no problems. I swam for longer than 30 mins (the time limit recommended by Abbott), I dried the sensor with a towel every now and then and it worked fine. Abbott have confirmed that the sensor must be dried every 30 mins, just lifting your arm out of the water is not sufficient.

Jul 10, 2015 brianna 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Needle Bins Do you know that used needles and other sharps are hazardous to people and even pets if it's not disposed properly because they can injure people and spread infections that can caused serious conditions such as Hepatitis and HIV. Bare in mind to be very careful in throwing sharp objects. Make sure it's safe and always keep out from children. Impact-Hygiene - Sharps http://impacthygiene.com.au/sharps-disposal

Jul 10, 2015 brianna 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Sharps Disposal: Medical Waste and Syringe Collection Used needles and other sharps are hazardous to people and pets if not disposed of safely because they can injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions. The most common infections are Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Impact Hygiene - Sharps http://impacthygiene.com.au/sharps-disposal/

Jul 9, 2015 Peter 103 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Warwick, Just had a look and Dexcom G4 CGM is available in the UK. Starter pack is advertised at Â£1325 including 4 sensors. Spare sensors come in packs of 4 for Â£250. That makes it twice the cost of the Libre even assuming that the Dexcom sensor lasts 21 days as you report.

Jul 9, 2015 ruthhiggins 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / highs Thanks Warick and Gary, Ive been working last few days so only replying now though I read your message a few days ago and increased my morning lantus from 10 to 12. I cant believe it worked!!! I used to take 30 units before dafne now I take 20 in total . I used to take big amounts of insulin when I saw highs and bad habits made me think that differences of 1-2 units done nothing. the 2 units extra def worked, i had not been snacking for the first 3 weeks as I was trying to know if my ratio was correct. Id love to record my diary and hoping to get the time soon !!! I am also ''taking it easy on myself'' too as when I first saw highs I thought I should just give up hope of having good bloods.

Jul 9, 2015 Paul Patterson 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Attn Simon Fisher - RE: The DAFNE app Hi I am currently doing DAFNE in New Zealand and got introduced to the DAFNE app which is very cool. Today we did a planned exercise dose adjustment and noticed that the app has area / section for planned exercise dose adjust, would you consider adding this feature?

Jul 8, 2015 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / highs Welcome ruthhiggins. Lots of stuff to learn about your body and it's insulin demands. You will need more insulin as your body weight has increased. Take it easy on yourself and try to note all of the significant changes that you make in your diary. It will help you understand what is happening. Regards Garry

Jul 7, 2015 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) I don't know whether the Dexcom G4 CGM is available in the UK. I was seduced by a special where I could get one with the parts I needed for $800 less than the advertised price and I've been wearing it for the last three weeks. The sensor is only warranted to work for a week, but at $85 Australian dollars per sensor, others that I know continue to keep the sensors going as long as they can. Mine has been in for just over three weeks and is still giving accurate readings, so I am pretty happy with it. I have heard that others can get about 4 weeks from a sensor, so I expect to need to replace mine next week. Just to offer a possible alternative to the Abbot device given that it seems to be scarce.

Jul 7, 2015 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / highs Hello Ruth. There are lots of things that can change how much insulin you need. Things like stress, illness, menstrual cycle, lack of exercise can all contribute to higher BGLs. I personally find that when I snack more, I actually need to increase my basal. It seems that my body releases more glucose into the blood stream overnight when I have been snacking the previous days. When I drop the snacking, I need to reduce my basal insulin to avoid hypos. I'd suggest keeping an eye on this, and if need be, increasing your basal insulin slightly. If your BGLs are always higher than normal, then a basal insulin increase is indicated (remember, just 10% change and wait for three days before further increases). If it is only after meals that your BGLs are higher than normal, then you may need to increase your QA ratio before the problematic meals. Feel free to record your diary on this website and share with this forum so we can get a bit more detail of what is happening.

Jul 6, 2015 ruthhiggins 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / highs I am a new graduate and only doing dafne 4 weeks. the first 3 weeks were great and I couldnt believe how great dafne was. I was coming in between 4 and 7 and the odd high was corrected easily. For the last 3 days my bloods are high 14's 10's etc and I cant explain them, there was a meal were I ate out and guessed the cp but i wouldnt have been to far out correction worked a little but now as much as it was working initially. I would have came down by 2-3 with 1unit of qa before but now it might just come down 1 . the only thing thats changed is i have been snacking more so between meals I am having cp's but am taking my 1:1 ratio for them. previously I snacked on choc and it didnt affect my next blood. I dont know whats going on. could my ratio randomly need changing when 4 days ago it worked perfectly. Im not sick but have put up a few pound which I needed. Can anyone help, feeling disappointed

Jul 5, 2015 suec 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Just put second sensor on, with first did a lot of BG tests as well to try to see accuracy/differences. First 24 hrs read 2-3mmol lower than BG strip test in Omipod, Neo and blood test on Libre reader (all from same drop of blood). 24-48 hrs still 1-2mmol lower but after that close tally and spot on at times. If meal insulin and carbs finished or BG not changing rapidly seem to tally, If BG changing rapidly seems to have a 10-15 min lag, from the literature this would be expected as interstitial BG lags behind BG by about 10 mins. fantastic for exercise and micro fueling to get steady BG profile. Brilliant at work for quick reassurance test. Have used without BG test to bolus for some meals towards end first sensor as gaining confidence, still always test 2 hrly with driving but again great for a quick check inbetween! Down load info very useful as can see effects of different food and relationships between timing of insulin and food and type/speed of food release, hopefully can make some adjustments to breakfast to take out morning peak (plan to bolus but delay some of carbs already bolus 30-40 mins pre meal if poss and this has made a difference to post meal spikes) First sensor stayed on full 14 days and easily removed, might try a swim with this one. Second sensor on for 36 hrs so far seems to be a similar pattern. Brilliant for over night profile and carb free and fasting to check background profile. definitely worth the money if all sensors as good. Note early hrs one way out reading 2.8 on libre, 7.1 on Omnipod blood test, had been lying on sensor side ?? may have been that sensor may have been compressed further into tissues than usual. At 8 am 4.9 on libre and 5.7 on BG Omipod so only 0.8 diff