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May 20, 2015

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING LANTUS DOSE

Which Quick Acting insulin do you take CHEZPEZ? Please tell us how many Blood Glucose tests do you do a day?
Regards
Garry

May 19, 2015

CHEZPEZ 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING LANTUS DOSE

Hi all,
Seeing I cant get much help from my Practice nurse at the G.P, ( I think I know more than her) I was wondering if any of you lovely people can help?

I'm on around 18units Lantus which I do full dose at 6.00am... but I find if im more active than expected etc I cant alter it obviously and end up eating more!

So do you think if a split it for teatime at 6.00pm, maybe just start with a couple of units first, which blood sugar do I check for the teatime lantus?.. I know the morning one check is late afternoon .. but when is the teatime one?
Hope you can give me some guidance?
Many Thanks Chez

May 19, 2015

Damian Powell 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pearl barley

It's a grain like rice or wheat so I would say, yes we should count it.

May 19, 2015

Chris Salter 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Hi Damian,

I have increased evening BI from 23 to 24 and changed morning BI from 10 to 12.... Generally seems to be working, although still a few inconsistencies when I eat tea late after work, but not much I can do about that I don't think Rolling Eyes

May 19, 2015

Damian Powell 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

How did you get on, Chris?

May 18, 2015

Dialgo 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Web app that calculates QA:CP and QA:BG coefficients

Dear DAFNE Online forum users,

We are creating a web app that improves diabetes therapy by analyzing your logbook data. The first thing that we can already do is calculate QA:CP and QA:BG coefficients by looking at how your BG reacted to CP's and QA's in the past.

We would like to invite you to give it a try at http://www.dialgo.io. Keep in mind that the accuracy of the results depends on the accuracy and the amount of your data. If you would like to see what the results of the analysis will look like, you can find a demo here.

Your opinion, comments and questions about the app are very valuable to us, so please tell us what you think either in this forum thread, or in the app itself. Note that the data analysis system is still experimental. As always, please consult your doctor before making any decisions or using any of the results.

Looking forward to your feedback!

May 17, 2015

Marissa 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pearl barley

Do we need to count it, my mum is using it in a soup. Just a quarter cup of it??

May 16, 2015

Monique 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

Yeah vickyp frankie and bennies is also where I struggled. I feel for younger people like my little brothers 18 year old friend who has just been diagnosed and still wants to go out and eat with his friends like normal. Having to sit and calculate it all in a rush and possibly getting it wrong. It would save so many hypos. I'm going to look into this more and hopefully start something soon! Thanks for all your advice x

May 15, 2015

Spike Thacker 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new 8mm clic needles

even sounds awkward,surely 8mm runs a great chance of injecting into muscle. i think i'll pass on them

May 15, 2015

Spike Thacker 2 posts

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

marke said:
Hi, I quick update on this. No I don't have any more sensors yet but 'Dafneonline' had a conference call with one of their marketing team the other day on another subject so I took the opportunity to be nosey

They are still struggling to fulfil all the orders for sensors and are working their way through the waiting list. Once you reach the top of the list you will be contacted via email and once 'subscribed' will be able to order a regular supply of sensors. They don't want to send people a device and sensors only for them then not to be able to order any more sensors. This seems reasonable enough to me. Once you do get subscribed you are guaranteed to get sensors.

They launched the device in seven European countries and in everyone they have had to shutdown the webshop due to overwhelming demand. In the UK they didn't do ANY pre-publicity and still the web shop was overwhelmed in the first two days. They want to launch it in more countries but can't until they increase production. It has been a much bigger success than they expected, but it comes as no surprise to me and other T1's that see the potential benefits.

They are working with the NHS and still believe they CAN get it on prescription due to the demonstrable improvements in HBA1c and overall reduction in Hypo's. So what this space it's possible it could eventually be available on prescription .

Hi Marke, i'm new graduate to the forum and have just read your thread. i was intrested in this last year when it was first announced but as soon as i learn't that DVLA were not going to sanction it, i sort of put it out of my mind until i saw your thread. like everything else there are always teething problems and LIBRE was no exception. looks like a couple more years wait for me then until DVLA catch up and Abbots sort out basic supply and demand problems

May 15, 2015

marke 681 posts

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

Hi, I quick update on this. No I don't have any more sensors yet Sad

but 'Dafneonline' had a conference call with one of their marketing team the other day on another subject so I took the opportunity to be nosey Very Happy

They are still struggling to fulfil all the orders for sensors and are working their way through the waiting list. Once you reach the top of the list you will be contacted via email and once 'subscribed' will be able to order a regular supply of sensors. They don't want to send people a device and sensors only for them then not to be able to order any more sensors. This seems reasonable enough to me. Once you do get subscribed you are guaranteed to get sensors.

They launched the device in seven European countries and in everyone they have had to shutdown the webshop due to overwhelming demand. In the UK they didn't do ANY pre-publicity and still the web shop was overwhelmed in the first two days. They want to launch it in more countries but can't until they increase production. It has been a much bigger success than they expected, but it comes as no surprise to me and other T1's that see the potential benefits.

They are working with the NHS and still believe they CAN get it on prescription due to the demonstrable improvements in HBA1c and overall reduction in Hypo's. So what this space it's possible it could eventually be available on prescription Laughing

.

May 15, 2015

marke 681 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessing Dafne

sadly the closest centre is probably Reading. Sad

You might want to direct her to the BERTIE programme and its website here . Its based in Bournemouth which is closer ( well depending on where in Hampshire ) and has a web version as well. Its not DAFNE but we all deserve some form of Diabetes Education whatever form it takes.

May 12, 2015

Greg I 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessing Dafne

I attended the Dafne course in January and found it extremely helpful. I told my sister about it snd recommended her to look into it. She did this but was told that the NHS does not offer Dafne in her area, which is Hampshire. Do any HCPs know if it is possible to access Dafne training in that part of the country?

May 12, 2015

Chris Salter 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Thanks guys, this was unusual for me to wake up this normal..... Usually wake up between 9mmol and 13mmol although due to work I do sometimes eat unusual times for tea.... I'll see about another 3am BG tonight and have another look to see if this was an anomaly.

May 12, 2015

AMcD 38 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Thanks. I would agree with the last post. if the results through the night are consistent and holding at the same level then to me that shows that your BI is correct. If you feel that your bed timeBG is too low then reduce your QA meal before bed so that your night time BM is on target. If you are holding your BG through the night then reducing the BI rate would not be the answer in my view. Establish a pattern though before changing too much and only change one thing at a time. I would also be happy with your BG levels reported.

May 12, 2015

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Hi Chris,

I'm a bit confused. The original issue was that your morning BGs were high. Have they gone low now? If they are normal at 3 am and high in the morning then that will be Dawn Phenomenon.

To be honest, if my BGs are 5.5 at 3 am and 4.5 when I wake at a normal hour then I am delighted. I wouldn't change that. If this was a once-off though and they are usually high then another 3 am check would be a good idea.

May 12, 2015

rmcgreer 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / new 8mm clic needles

Has anyone used the new 8mm clic mypen needles for their lantus pen with the new safety (can't use twice device) I find them incredibly awkward! Any alternatives?

May 12, 2015

Chris Salter 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Hi guys, so 3 am BG was a tiny bit low at 5.5 mmol which lead to a wake up BG of 4.5 mmol...... I'm beginning to wonder if I'm doing too much BI before bed??? What are your thoughts on reducing down by increments of 2 units followed by another 3 am BG check???

May 12, 2015

mcw 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Bread

Try Burgen bread, contains some soya and linseed, only 25g/100g of Coh.

May 11, 2015

Chris Salter 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Thanks guys, I should have thought of this.... Will try this tonight!

May 10, 2015

Gus 10 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Bread

From a CP perspective, I've found that there is not much between them.

May 10, 2015

Gus 10 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / No QA Insulin with me....

...or carb free meals till you get home? Just a thought.

May 10, 2015

Gus 10 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Good carb counting resource?

Should have added that I use both apps, but the carbs & call version doesn't store my meals...

May 10, 2015

Gus 10 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Good carb counting resource?

I use Myfitnesspal mainly because I can add data for the 'ethnic' foods I tend to eat more of and use it to calculate CPs for the actual weights.

I get unpredictable results from carbs & call for these foods.

Key thing to bear in mind though for MFP is to be sure to use records that have detailed nutritional items (proteins, vitamins, fats, etc) as these are likely to come from more reliable sources.

Secondly, if you can't find nutritional data you can look this up and store with the My Foods function. I use nutrition reference tables published by the USDA, mainly because the UK/Eu versions are less easy to interpret but the numbers look almost identical to those on the packaging for non-ethnic foods.

May 20, 2015 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING LANTUS DOSE Which Quick Acting insulin do you take CHEZPEZ? Please tell us how many Blood Glucose tests do you do a day? Regards Garry

May 19, 2015 CHEZPEZ 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING LANTUS DOSE Hi all, Seeing I cant get much help from my Practice nurse at the G.P, ( I think I know more than her) I was wondering if any of you lovely people can help? I'm on around 18units Lantus which I do full dose at 6.00am... but I find if im more active than expected etc I cant alter it obviously and end up eating more! So do you think if a split it for teatime at 6.00pm, maybe just start with a couple of units first, which blood sugar do I check for the teatime lantus?.. I know the morning one check is late afternoon .. but when is the teatime one? Hope you can give me some guidance? Many Thanks Chez

May 19, 2015 Damian Powell 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pearl barley It's a grain like rice or wheat so I would say, yes we should count it.

May 19, 2015 Chris Salter 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Hi Damian, I have increased evening BI from 23 to 24 and changed morning BI from 10 to 12.... Generally seems to be working, although still a few inconsistencies when I eat tea late after work, but not much I can do about that I don't think

May 19, 2015 Damian Powell 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! How did you get on, Chris?

May 18, 2015 Dialgo 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Web app that calculates QA:CP and QA:BG coefficients Dear DAFNE Online forum users, We are creating a web app that improves diabetes therapy by analyzing your logbook data. The first thing that we can already do is calculate QA:CP and QA:BG coefficients by looking at how your BG reacted to CP's and QA's in the past. We would like to invite you to give it a try at http://www.dialgo.io. Keep in mind that the accuracy of the results depends on the accuracy and the amount of your data. If you would like to see what the results of the analysis will look like, you can find a demo here. Your opinion, comments and questions about the app are very valuable to us, so please tell us what you think either in this forum thread, or in the app itself. Note that the data analysis system is still experimental. As always, please consult your doctor before making any decisions or using any of the results. Looking forward to your feedback!

May 17, 2015 Marissa 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pearl barley Do we need to count it, my mum is using it in a soup. Just a quarter cup of it??

May 16, 2015 Monique 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition Yeah vickyp frankie and bennies is also where I struggled. I feel for younger people like my little brothers 18 year old friend who has just been diagnosed and still wants to go out and eat with his friends like normal. Having to sit and calculate it all in a rush and possibly getting it wrong. It would save so many hypos. I'm going to look into this more and hopefully start something soon! Thanks for all your advice x

May 15, 2015 Spike Thacker 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new 8mm clic needles even sounds awkward,surely 8mm runs a great chance of injecting into muscle. i think i'll pass on them

May 15, 2015 Spike Thacker 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) marke said: Hi, I quick update on this. No I don't have any more sensors yet but 'Dafneonline' had a conference call with one of their marketing team the other day on another subject so I took the opportunity to be nosey They are still struggling to fulfil all the orders for sensors and are working their way through the waiting list. Once you reach the top of the list you will be contacted via email and once 'subscribed' will be able to order a regular supply of sensors. They don't want to send people a device and sensors only for them then not to be able to order any more sensors. This seems reasonable enough to me. Once you do get subscribed you are guaranteed to get sensors. They launched the device in seven European countries and in everyone they have had to shutdown the webshop due to overwhelming demand. In the UK they didn't do ANY pre-publicity and still the web shop was overwhelmed in the first two days. They want to launch it in more countries but can't until they increase production. It has been a much bigger success than they expected, but it comes as no surprise to me and other T1's that see the potential benefits. They are working with the NHS and still believe they CAN get it on prescription due to the demonstrable improvements in HBA1c and overall reduction in Hypo's. So what this space it's possible it could eventually be available on prescription . Hi Marke, i'm new graduate to the forum and have just read your thread. i was intrested in this last year when it was first announced but as soon as i learn't that DVLA were not going to sanction it, i sort of put it out of my mind until i saw your thread. like everything else there are always teething problems and LIBRE was no exception. looks like a couple more years wait for me then until DVLA catch up and Abbots sort out basic supply and demand problems

May 15, 2015 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Hi, I quick update on this. No I don't have any more sensors yet but 'Dafneonline' had a conference call with one of their marketing team the other day on another subject so I took the opportunity to be nosey They are still struggling to fulfil all the orders for sensors and are working their way through the waiting list. Once you reach the top of the list you will be contacted via email and once 'subscribed' will be able to order a regular supply of sensors. They don't want to send people a device and sensors only for them then not to be able to order any more sensors. This seems reasonable enough to me. Once you do get subscribed you are guaranteed to get sensors. They launched the device in seven European countries and in everyone they have had to shutdown the webshop due to overwhelming demand. In the UK they didn't do ANY pre-publicity and still the web shop was overwhelmed in the first two days. They want to launch it in more countries but can't until they increase production. It has been a much bigger success than they expected, but it comes as no surprise to me and other T1's that see the potential benefits. They are working with the NHS and still believe they CAN get it on prescription due to the demonstrable improvements in HBA1c and overall reduction in Hypo's. So what this space it's possible it could eventually be available on prescription .

May 15, 2015 marke 681 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessing Dafne sadly the closest centre is probably Reading. You might want to direct her to the BERTIE programme and its website here . Its based in Bournemouth which is closer ( well depending on where in Hampshire ) and has a web version as well. Its not DAFNE but we all deserve some form of Diabetes Education whatever form it takes.

May 12, 2015 Greg I 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessing Dafne I attended the Dafne course in January and found it extremely helpful. I told my sister about it snd recommended her to look into it. She did this but was told that the NHS does not offer Dafne in her area, which is Hampshire. Do any HCPs know if it is possible to access Dafne training in that part of the country?

May 12, 2015 Chris Salter 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Thanks guys, this was unusual for me to wake up this normal..... Usually wake up between 9mmol and 13mmol although due to work I do sometimes eat unusual times for tea.... I'll see about another 3am BG tonight and have another look to see if this was an anomaly.

May 12, 2015 AMcD 38 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Thanks. I would agree with the last post. if the results through the night are consistent and holding at the same level then to me that shows that your BI is correct. If you feel that your bed timeBG is too low then reduce your QA meal before bed so that your night time BM is on target. If you are holding your BG through the night then reducing the BI rate would not be the answer in my view. Establish a pattern though before changing too much and only change one thing at a time. I would also be happy with your BG levels reported.

May 12, 2015 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Hi Chris, I'm a bit confused. The original issue was that your morning BGs were high. Have they gone low now? If they are normal at 3 am and high in the morning then that will be Dawn Phenomenon. To be honest, if my BGs are 5.5 at 3 am and 4.5 when I wake at a normal hour then I am delighted. I wouldn't change that. If this was a once-off though and they are usually high then another 3 am check would be a good idea.

May 12, 2015 rmcgreer 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / new 8mm clic needles Has anyone used the new 8mm clic mypen needles for their lantus pen with the new safety (can't use twice device) I find them incredibly awkward! Any alternatives?

May 12, 2015 Chris Salter 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Hi guys, so 3 am BG was a tiny bit low at 5.5 mmol which lead to a wake up BG of 4.5 mmol...... I'm beginning to wonder if I'm doing too much BI before bed??? What are your thoughts on reducing down by increments of 2 units followed by another 3 am BG check???

May 12, 2015 mcw 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Bread Try Burgen bread, contains some soya and linseed, only 25g/100g of Coh.

May 11, 2015 Chris Salter 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Thanks guys, I should have thought of this.... Will try this tonight!

May 10, 2015 Gus 10 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Bread From a CP perspective, I've found that there is not much between them.

May 10, 2015 Gus 10 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / No QA Insulin with me.... ...or carb free meals till you get home? Just a thought.

May 10, 2015 Gus 10 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Good carb counting resource? Should have added that I use both apps, but the carbs & call version doesn't store my meals...

May 10, 2015 Gus 10 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Good carb counting resource? I use Myfitnesspal mainly because I can add data for the 'ethnic' foods I tend to eat more of and use it to calculate CPs for the actual weights. I get unpredictable results from carbs & call for these foods. Key thing to bear in mind though for MFP is to be sure to use records that have detailed nutritional items (proteins, vitamins, fats, etc) as these are likely to come from more reliable sources. Secondly, if you can't find nutritional data you can look this up and store with the My Foods function. I use nutrition reference tables published by the USDA, mainly because the UK/Eu versions are less easy to interpret but the numbers look almost identical to those on the packaging for non-ethnic foods.