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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 686 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 686 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 425 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 10, 2015

Gus 10 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Links section added

Is it worth adding a warning on GI indices, that is to point out that the main use would be to judge whether to split or delay taking QA insulin based on the proportion of low GI foods in the meal?

May 10, 2015

David Hales 12 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Baking Jacket potato INCREASES carbs

I have checked my facts and the book and it is a conundrum...
Using the CP Values from the DAFNE Carbohydrate Portion List book
Weight of raw potato is X grammes.
Carbohydrates = X/100 x 1.5 CP
Weight of same potato baked in oven to produce Jacket potato is X-150 g
Carbohydrates â€“ (X-150)/220 x 7CP
____________________________________________________________
Applying my weights as an example, if the raw potato weighs 370g
Carbs raw = 370/100 x 1.5 = 5.5CP
Weight of same potato after baking is 220g
So carbs for baked (jacket) potato is 220/220 x 7 = 7CP
i.e. The potato after being baked contains 1.5 MORE CPs than when raw.
WHERE HAVE THESE EXTRA CARBS COME FROM?

Strange
David Hales

May 10, 2015

David Hales 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE to PUMP conversion

Thank you for the reply novorapidboi26
My basal rates are also pretty small from 1 unit per hour in the morning to 0.1 unit per hour mid-afternoon. Therefore I guess any small difference in insulin or carbs has a significant effect on my control. Therefore, I am fairly OK eating in as the carbs are on the packet or I can weigh, but eating out always trips me up by me not knowing the exact ingredients or weight.

novorapidboi26 said:
I would say the principles are exactly the same apart from the basal adjustment........

counting carbs stays the same, the approach to adjusting your meal time bolus is the same............

basal adjustment is same on some levels but being able to adjust by the hour/half hour makes it a little more challenging if you want to fine tune it.......

how are your basal rates, any issues?

May 9, 2015

Ellen 10 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sweet and salted popcorn

Hello

I had some sweet and salted popcorn last blood glucose levels before were 8, I tested at 1am 4 hours after taking my novorapid and my sugars were 13.6 and then this morning they were 16.6. Does anyone else find a raise after eating this popcorn? Would a split dose maybe stop the rise after?

Thanks

May 8, 2015

AMcD 38 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Agreed. In order to cjeck ypur BI dose I suugest that you take a meal in the early evening using your qa insulin. Dont snack in between. The QA insulin should be out of your system in 5 hours post injection. If you check your BG then and record the result the retest your BG again in the morning your BG should be about the same by morning or within 1.5 mmol per L. This is the recommended way to check if your background insulin is correct. If you can test at 3 am all the better. your BG should hold constant through the night.

May 8, 2015

Warwick 425 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help!

Hello Chris,

I suggest setting your alarm for 3 am and doing a test then. It could be dawn phenomenon. The 3 an test would help confirm whether it is or not.

May 7, 2015

Joan29 3 posts

Topic: Site Development / injection site

hi,
would it be possible to add more injection sites e.g. right hip, left hip, upper stomach left & right, lower stomach left & right.

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 686 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 686 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 425 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 10, 2015 Gus 10 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Links section added Is it worth adding a warning on GI indices, that is to point out that the main use would be to judge whether to split or delay taking QA insulin based on the proportion of low GI foods in the meal?

May 10, 2015 David Hales 12 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Baking Jacket potato INCREASES carbs I have checked my facts and the book and it is a conundrum... Using the CP Values from the DAFNE Carbohydrate Portion List book Weight of raw potato is X grammes. Carbohydrates = X/100 x 1.5 CP Weight of same potato baked in oven to produce Jacket potato is X-150 g Carbohydrates â€“ (X-150)/220 x 7CP ____________________________________________________________ Applying my weights as an example, if the raw potato weighs 370g Carbs raw = 370/100 x 1.5 = 5.5CP Weight of same potato after baking is 220g So carbs for baked (jacket) potato is 220/220 x 7 = 7CP i.e. The potato after being baked contains 1.5 MORE CPs than when raw. WHERE HAVE THESE EXTRA CARBS COME FROM? Strange David Hales

May 10, 2015 David Hales 12 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE to PUMP conversion Thank you for the reply novorapidboi26 My basal rates are also pretty small from 1 unit per hour in the morning to 0.1 unit per hour mid-afternoon. Therefore I guess any small difference in insulin or carbs has a significant effect on my control. Therefore, I am fairly OK eating in as the carbs are on the packet or I can weigh, but eating out always trips me up by me not knowing the exact ingredients or weight. novorapidboi26 said: I would say the principles are exactly the same apart from the basal adjustment........ counting carbs stays the same, the approach to adjusting your meal time bolus is the same............ basal adjustment is same on some levels but being able to adjust by the hour/half hour makes it a little more challenging if you want to fine tune it....... how are your basal rates, any issues?

May 9, 2015 Ellen 10 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sweet and salted popcorn Hello I had some sweet and salted popcorn last blood glucose levels before were 8, I tested at 1am 4 hours after taking my novorapid and my sugars were 13.6 and then this morning they were 16.6. Does anyone else find a raise after eating this popcorn? Would a split dose maybe stop the rise after? Thanks

May 8, 2015 AMcD 38 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Agreed. In order to cjeck ypur BI dose I suugest that you take a meal in the early evening using your qa insulin. Dont snack in between. The QA insulin should be out of your system in 5 hours post injection. If you check your BG then and record the result the retest your BG again in the morning your BG should be about the same by morning or within 1.5 mmol per L. This is the recommended way to check if your background insulin is correct. If you can test at 3 am all the better. your BG should hold constant through the night.

May 8, 2015 Warwick 425 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Morning BG help! Hello Chris, I suggest setting your alarm for 3 am and doing a test then. It could be dawn phenomenon. The 3 an test would help confirm whether it is or not.

May 7, 2015 Joan29 3 posts	Topic: Site Development / injection site hi, would it be possible to add more injection sites e.g. right hip, left hip, upper stomach left & right, lower stomach left & right.