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May 6, 2015

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

My approach to insulin doses are you need what you need to keep BG levels steady.............

the matching up of doses to body mass is nothing more than a guide........

as long as your getting what you need that's the main thing.....

ideally you want to get the background as tightly tuned as you can which will mean you can drop down your meal time ratios as well........

May 6, 2015

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE to PUMP conversion

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 6, 2015

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / CGMS

I wear a pump and this process and insertion is similar and it shouldn't hurt...........

If it gets unbearable then you should get it taken out.......

it will need to go back in of course, so speak out if it hurts again........ Smile

May 5, 2015

sawestall27 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jelly Babies

I use 3 jelly babies for 1 cp. Great for when I'm running too.

May 5, 2015

Gerryvbc 1 post

Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily

Hi Keith

Just to assure you that you are not the only one with this issue. I have heard something like it called 'Dawn Phenomenon'. Some medics do however deny it exists.

My sugars have always followed the pattern you describe. I keep my levels very tight and to maintain them I start the day with my usual 14 units of Levemir (background) and 4 units of Humalog - assuming I will eat no carbs for breakfast. If I do eat carbs for breakfast, which is rare, then I take additional Humalog (1.5 :1) to compensate. My last HbA1c was 51 so I must doing something right.

I hope you find the answer.

Gerry

May 5, 2015

snow123 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

It would be so much easier when eating out .it would encourage me to go there rather than some where that didn't.

May 5, 2015

snow123 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

It would be so much easier when eating out .it would encourage me to go there rather than some where that didn't.

May 4, 2015

Vickyp 135 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

Wetherspoons also do a leaflet in their pubs with the info on. I found frankie and bennys to be the worst for info, i complained and was told it was something they were working on for their website but have yet to see this info.

May 4, 2015

Neville COL 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

I ve got carbs for Wetherspoons menu ( on its web site) Zavvi did do dietary analysis properly, but last time I looked they had revised it and lost the carbs but I m hopeful that they will be back....the info is out there with alittle bit of patience.... Razz

May 4, 2015

Vickyp 135 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pumps

The minimed works in similar way to omnipod with the bolus wizard and temp basal options. Think all pumps would do something similar. The Medtronic is what my consultant recommended as you can also get a cgm that works with it, but I chose the omnipod as it suited me better. Everyone I've spoken to on a pump (both patch and tubed) says they feel much better after going on a pump and more in control than on MDI.
Which pump to go for would be a personal choice and whether your area offer it.

May 4, 2015

Vickyp 135 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

It's also on the boxes of McDonald's food. In Burger King you need to ask for the folder with the info in it that they keep behind the counter -I wrote to Burger King to ask about it! Also think KFC have it on the paper tray liner....I haven't had fast food for almost a year so this is all based on early 2014! Laughing

May 4, 2015

AMcD 38 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition

McDonald's display all Carbs and other information on the back of the paper tray mat that comes with every eat in order.... bring your magnifying glass though it's in very small text!! Andy

May 4, 2015

AMcD 38 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pumps

Just started on a pump after 25 years of MDIs. Using a medtronic mini med pump. Easy to use. Has a built in bolus wizard which picks up your BM from the meter that comes with the pump automatically. Input your carbs with a few easy clicks and it will apply preprogrammed ratios and BM targets and calculate corrections. Only on it 2 weeks but so far so good. Has good option also for reducing basal rate which is excellent if you have planned exercise. Very simple to use. Andy

May 4, 2015

keith bohanna 5 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily

Thanks Warwick. I went ahead on raising basal and now monitoring to see how it impacts over 2 or 3 days. I was using a different system for logging my diary but have now switched to the Dafne software so I can do as you suggested in future :-)

May 1, 2015

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / CGMS

Hi Tracey, I've only worn one once, and it was painless. If the pain doesn't subside, then I'd strongly suggest removing it and trying a different site.

May 1, 2015

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily

Hello Keith,

Are you able to share your diary with this thread? (See the "Include my Blood Glucose Diary entries between..." fields below.

It is always difficult to make suggestions without seeing this, knowing what kind of insulins you are on, when you are injecting, whether you are exercising etc.

It does sound like your basal could be increased, but I'd want to see your diary before actually stating that.

Thanks,
Warwick.

Apr 30, 2015

Alan 49 280 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

Have a look at the 'Cyborg Times' topic in this 'General Discussion' forum - there are lots of user-comments about the Libre there.

Apr 30, 2015

SignyS 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

I can only dream of one Laughing

Do let us know how you get on with it Very Happy

Apr 30, 2015

Type1Bri 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

Hi Everybody

I ordered my Freestyle Libre on Tuesday this week and wondered if there are any other users on here??

Hopefully chat soon

Apr 30, 2015

keith bohanna 5 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily

Confused right now. Almost every day for the last 2 weeks I have seen my pre-breakfast blood sugars be within range, eaten a normal measured carbo intake and taken normal insulin against that. So established routine. But within 2 hours seen my blood sugar rise to 12 to 15.

This morning with a pre-breakfast blood sugar a little high I took 12 units of Humalog (I am on 3:1 ratio) and ate nothing, just had a cafetiere of coffee.

06:14 - 11.4 (took 12 units Humalog)
07:34 - 9.8
08:43 - 10.6
09:43 - 11.9
10:48 - 12.4

So with standard nighttime Lantus taken yesterday my sugars briefly lower and then start climbing with no carbo intake. Even if the Humalog is peaking after 2 hours why might the steady climb be happening?

How do I go about making sense of this? Thanks! Should say I am going to eat nothing and take no further insulin to see how this plays out until 1pm

> 10:53
Just added 10:48 reading and as it continues to climb going to take 9 units of Humalog so that I have the prospect of eating lunch without spiking it further.

Seems that I will need to increase night time Lantus dose to counter this?

Apr 28, 2015

Tracey F 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / CGMS

Today I got a CGMS monitor fitted.(continuous glucose monitoring system). It was so so painful when inserted . This was at 10am. It's now 8.45pm and I am in real pain where the monitor has been inserted (at the front of my waist). Has anyone else experienced this and will this pain subside? I've to keep it in for 6 days but am on the verge of pulling it out as it's becoming unbearable. Is this normal? Help .

May 6, 2015 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / insulin My approach to insulin doses are you need what you need to keep BG levels steady............. the matching up of doses to body mass is nothing more than a guide........ as long as your getting what you need that's the main thing..... ideally you want to get the background as tightly tuned as you can which will mean you can drop down your meal time ratios as well........

May 6, 2015 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE to PUMP conversion 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 6, 2015 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / CGMS I wear a pump and this process and insertion is similar and it shouldn't hurt........... If it gets unbearable then you should get it taken out....... it will need to go back in of course, so speak out if it hurts again........

May 5, 2015 sawestall27 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jelly Babies I use 3 jelly babies for 1 cp. Great for when I'm running too.

May 5, 2015 Gerryvbc 1 post	Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily Hi Keith Just to assure you that you are not the only one with this issue. I have heard something like it called 'Dawn Phenomenon'. Some medics do however deny it exists. My sugars have always followed the pattern you describe. I keep my levels very tight and to maintain them I start the day with my usual 14 units of Levemir (background) and 4 units of Humalog - assuming I will eat no carbs for breakfast. If I do eat carbs for breakfast, which is rare, then I take additional Humalog (1.5 :1) to compensate. My last HbA1c was 51 so I must doing something right. I hope you find the answer. Gerry

May 5, 2015 snow123 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition It would be so much easier when eating out .it would encourage me to go there rather than some where that didn't.

May 5, 2015 snow123 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition It would be so much easier when eating out .it would encourage me to go there rather than some where that didn't.

May 4, 2015 Vickyp 135 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition Wetherspoons also do a leaflet in their pubs with the info on. I found frankie and bennys to be the worst for info, i complained and was told it was something they were working on for their website but have yet to see this info.

May 4, 2015 Neville COL 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition I ve got carbs for Wetherspoons menu ( on its web site) Zavvi did do dietary analysis properly, but last time I looked they had revised it and lost the carbs but I m hopeful that they will be back....the info is out there with alittle bit of patience....

May 4, 2015 Vickyp 135 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pumps The minimed works in similar way to omnipod with the bolus wizard and temp basal options. Think all pumps would do something similar. The Medtronic is what my consultant recommended as you can also get a cgm that works with it, but I chose the omnipod as it suited me better. Everyone I've spoken to on a pump (both patch and tubed) says they feel much better after going on a pump and more in control than on MDI. Which pump to go for would be a personal choice and whether your area offer it.

May 4, 2015 Vickyp 135 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition It's also on the boxes of McDonald's food. In Burger King you need to ask for the folder with the info in it that they keep behind the counter -I wrote to Burger King to ask about it! Also think KFC have it on the paper tray liner....I haven't had fast food for almost a year so this is all based on early 2014!

May 4, 2015 AMcD 38 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carb petition McDonald's display all Carbs and other information on the back of the paper tray mat that comes with every eat in order.... bring your magnifying glass though it's in very small text!! Andy

May 4, 2015 AMcD 38 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pumps Just started on a pump after 25 years of MDIs. Using a medtronic mini med pump. Easy to use. Has a built in bolus wizard which picks up your BM from the meter that comes with the pump automatically. Input your carbs with a few easy clicks and it will apply preprogrammed ratios and BM targets and calculate corrections. Only on it 2 weeks but so far so good. Has good option also for reducing basal rate which is excellent if you have planned exercise. Very simple to use. Andy

May 4, 2015 keith bohanna 5 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily Thanks Warwick. I went ahead on raising basal and now monitoring to see how it impacts over 2 or 3 days. I was using a different system for logging my diary but have now switched to the Dafne software so I can do as you suggested in future :-)

May 1, 2015 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / CGMS Hi Tracey, I've only worn one once, and it was painless. If the pain doesn't subside, then I'd strongly suggest removing it and trying a different site.

May 1, 2015 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily Hello Keith, Are you able to share your diary with this thread? (See the "Include my Blood Glucose Diary entries between..." fields below. It is always difficult to make suggestions without seeing this, knowing what kind of insulins you are on, when you are injecting, whether you are exercising etc. It does sound like your basal could be increased, but I'd want to see your diary before actually stating that. Thanks, Warwick.

Apr 30, 2015 Alan 49 280 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre Have a look at the 'Cyborg Times' topic in this 'General Discussion' forum - there are lots of user-comments about the Libre there.

Apr 30, 2015 SignyS 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre I can only dream of one Do let us know how you get on with it

Apr 30, 2015 Type1Bri 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre Hi Everybody I ordered my Freestyle Libre on Tuesday this week and wondered if there are any other users on here?? Hopefully chat soon

Apr 30, 2015 keith bohanna 5 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Morning Bloods climb steadily Confused right now. Almost every day for the last 2 weeks I have seen my pre-breakfast blood sugars be within range, eaten a normal measured carbo intake and taken normal insulin against that. So established routine. But within 2 hours seen my blood sugar rise to 12 to 15. This morning with a pre-breakfast blood sugar a little high I took 12 units of Humalog (I am on 3:1 ratio) and ate nothing, just had a cafetiere of coffee. 06:14 - 11.4 (took 12 units Humalog) 07:34 - 9.8 08:43 - 10.6 09:43 - 11.9 10:48 - 12.4 So with standard nighttime Lantus taken yesterday my sugars briefly lower and then start climbing with no carbo intake. Even if the Humalog is peaking after 2 hours why might the steady climb be happening? How do I go about making sense of this? Thanks! Should say I am going to eat nothing and take no further insulin to see how this plays out until 1pm > 10:53 Just added 10:48 reading and as it continues to climb going to take 9 units of Humalog so that I have the prospect of eating lunch without spiking it further. Seems that I will need to increase night time Lantus dose to counter this?

Apr 28, 2015 Tracey F 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / CGMS Today I got a CGMS monitor fitted.(continuous glucose monitoring system). It was so so painful when inserted . This was at 10am. It's now 8.45pm and I am in real pain where the monitor has been inserted (at the front of my waist). Has anyone else experienced this and will this pain subside? I've to keep it in for 6 days but am on the verge of pulling it out as it's becoming unbearable. Is this normal? Help .