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Jan 28, 2015

Samantha San... 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication

Hi,

I am going travelling to Southeast Asia and Australia's East Coast soon and was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice, particularly when it comes to medication and storing your insulin.

Many thanks

Jan 28, 2015

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE?

On a more basic level, it would be interesting to know whether "follow up" support after DAFNE courses has a beneficial effect in sustaining both any improvements for graduates arising from the course, and sustaining the use of DAFNE techniques.

My hypothesis is that with structured and longer-term follow-up, more graduates would sustain their improvements and fewer would "lapse".

Given the pressures (mainly funding I would guess) on services, I am not aware of DAFNE programmes which provide much more than one or two follow-up sessions for courses. Evidence showing the longer-term benefits of on-going DAFNE support could provide a basis for arguing for additional funding (and of course, if the evidence doesn't support my hypothesis, at least we'll know!).

Stew

Jan 27, 2015

Natalie T 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jelly Babies

I normally have 2-3 jelly babies depending how low i am , I was told 4- 5 by my dsn , tried that once and all that got me was very high blood sugars, so now i start with 2 and if still low have another , that usually works for me

Jan 27, 2015

John Marrable 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE?

Hi Peter,

I have read lots about anaerobic exercise causing rising sugar levels and about glucose being created from protein intake. These things surprised me and i'm not sure to what extent they are now incorporated into DAFNE course material

Kind regards

John

Jan 26, 2015

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE?

I've received feedback from a number of people, but would welcome more. Any suggestions on ways of improving the DAFNE course, or into areas where research could help identify why things don't work as well as expected or documented in the course, would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Jan 26, 2015

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Human Interest stories around DAFNE

I've received feedback from a number of people, but would welcome more. Can you spare some time to give feedback on what DAFNE has done to help you|? Many thanks.

Jan 26, 2015

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high

Please to hear that you have recovered.
DAFNE sickness rules work well for most of us it seems...but there will always be times and circumstances where HCP support or assistance may be needed though.
Regards
Garry

Jan 25, 2015

DianeH 7 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Corn on the cob

Hi. I don't usually count sweetcorn if it is a spoonful of frozen but if I have corn on the cob I count about half of the 'value'. That seems to work. (as far as anything does for me!) Laughing

Jan 25, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Sleeping tablets

I've been having trouble sleeping for quite a while and started taking Nytol tablets - which were a great help. The leaflet that comes with them states that they may become less effective if taken continuously, so I went to my GP, hoping to get prescribed sleeping tablets. She was very reluctant to do this and suggested I continue with the Nytol.
I wonder whether her reluctance was because there was a possibility that I could have a bad hypo at night and, because of the sleeping tablets she had prescribed, sleep through it - with dire consequences.

Has anybody else had similar problems?

Jan 24, 2015

Jono20201 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving and blood glucose testing

I always carry my bag around with me, it used to be because I always carried my laptop with me for work however it now is purely to keep my diabetes supplies with me.

I always carry:

- 1 Daytime Insulin Pen
- 1 BG Insulin Pen
- Handful of needles
- 1 of those tubes of glucose gel things, never had one though.
- 2 Capri Suns (20g carb per)

Jan 24, 2015

Jono20201 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high

Thanks guys. Thankfully the flu has passed and I'm now back to normal. I have, and will always have the flu jab as even if it doesn't work I don't see it doing any harm. I have had other medical conditions that make having illnesses worse anyway, so I am more than happy to have immunisations.

When I am next ill I'll definitely be checking my BG much more and following my DAFNE book, as it definitely did help. I'll also be sure not to try and go back to work too soon, as I don't think that helped.

Jan 24, 2015

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets

Try glucotabs... I prefer them to dextroenergy.

Jan 24, 2015

Lynda_2 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets

I tried a different chemist got Dextro tablets.
I have found them on Ebay in boxes of 24 think I will order these. Thanks for your reply. Lynda

Jan 24, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets

I used to order a box of Tropical flavour Dextro tablets (I think it was 24 packs) from my local Lloyd's Pharmacy. After I'd done this a couple of times, they used to keep a box in store, ready for me. That way I'd never run out.
I've now changed over to Jelly Babies - more flavoursome and available in more shops.

Jan 24, 2015

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets

Please talk directly to your local Pharmacist Lynda_2. Hopefully your discussion with them should ensure they seek secure supply.
Forgive me. I'm cynical...when Tesco took them off the shelf I figured...no margin in Dextro then!
My Pharmacy has them on the shelf at a price which, more often than not, beat Tesco. I was only buying them at Tesco out of convenience.
Regards
Garry

Jan 24, 2015

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving and blood glucose testing

Warwick is right. Meters do go awry in high temperature too. I've had strips go AWOL in France before, when on holiday. The local Pharmacist there was very helpful though.
Regards
Garry

Jan 24, 2015

hypo 18 posts

Topic: General Discussion / English v. Scottish Diabetes care

Hi Ghostie 78 I am under Salford PCT which is not far from manchester and I see Diabetes team at SRNHST yearly and my GP every six months and of course I can speak to a DAFNE Nurse at any time if I need to. My GP nurse only checks bloods and blood pressure ect. I have been going to see a specialist every year for 27 years and thought that was normal practice but obviously not. Good Luck

Jan 23, 2015

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG diary help please (2) (mum2westiesGill diary)

So a few more days of my BGs

Any help in identifying trends or any other help ie with targets & ratios will be greatly appreciated.

Also any help in saying whether I should be reducing or increasing my basal

NRB
Thank you for your reply. My current breakfast ratio is already 1.5:1 so 1.5u to every 10g carbohydrate

Jan 23, 2015

Lynda_2 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets

I am having a problem getting Dextro tablets. Asda do not stock them.Now Tesco have none in stock. Even my local chemist shop has none.
What is going on?

Jan 28, 2015 Samantha San... 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication Hi, I am going travelling to Southeast Asia and Australia's East Coast soon and was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice, particularly when it comes to medication and storing your insulin. Many thanks

Jan 28, 2015 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE? On a more basic level, it would be interesting to know whether "follow up" support after DAFNE courses has a beneficial effect in sustaining both any improvements for graduates arising from the course, and sustaining the use of DAFNE techniques. My hypothesis is that with structured and longer-term follow-up, more graduates would sustain their improvements and fewer would "lapse". Given the pressures (mainly funding I would guess) on services, I am not aware of DAFNE programmes which provide much more than one or two follow-up sessions for courses. Evidence showing the longer-term benefits of on-going DAFNE support could provide a basis for arguing for additional funding (and of course, if the evidence doesn't support my hypothesis, at least we'll know!). Stew

Jan 27, 2015 Natalie T 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jelly Babies I normally have 2-3 jelly babies depending how low i am , I was told 4- 5 by my dsn , tried that once and all that got me was very high blood sugars, so now i start with 2 and if still low have another , that usually works for me

Jan 27, 2015 John Marrable 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE? Hi Peter, I have read lots about anaerobic exercise causing rising sugar levels and about glucose being created from protein intake. These things surprised me and i'm not sure to what extent they are now incorporated into DAFNE course material Kind regards John

Jan 26, 2015 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE? I've received feedback from a number of people, but would welcome more. Any suggestions on ways of improving the DAFNE course, or into areas where research could help identify why things don't work as well as expected or documented in the course, would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Jan 26, 2015 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Human Interest stories around DAFNE I've received feedback from a number of people, but would welcome more. Can you spare some time to give feedback on what DAFNE has done to help you\|? Many thanks.

Jan 26, 2015 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high Please to hear that you have recovered. DAFNE sickness rules work well for most of us it seems...but there will always be times and circumstances where HCP support or assistance may be needed though. Regards Garry

Jan 25, 2015 DianeH 7 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Corn on the cob Hi. I don't usually count sweetcorn if it is a spoonful of frozen but if I have corn on the cob I count about half of the 'value'. That seems to work. (as far as anything does for me!)

Jan 25, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Sleeping tablets I've been having trouble sleeping for quite a while and started taking Nytol tablets - which were a great help. The leaflet that comes with them states that they may become less effective if taken continuously, so I went to my GP, hoping to get prescribed sleeping tablets. She was very reluctant to do this and suggested I continue with the Nytol. I wonder whether her reluctance was because there was a possibility that I could have a bad hypo at night and, because of the sleeping tablets she had prescribed, sleep through it - with dire consequences. Has anybody else had similar problems?

Jan 24, 2015 Jono20201 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Driving and blood glucose testing I always carry my bag around with me, it used to be because I always carried my laptop with me for work however it now is purely to keep my diabetes supplies with me. I always carry: - 1 Daytime Insulin Pen - 1 BG Insulin Pen - Handful of needles - 1 of those tubes of glucose gel things, never had one though. - 2 Capri Suns (20g carb per)

Jan 24, 2015 Jono20201 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high Thanks guys. Thankfully the flu has passed and I'm now back to normal. I have, and will always have the flu jab as even if it doesn't work I don't see it doing any harm. I have had other medical conditions that make having illnesses worse anyway, so I am more than happy to have immunisations. When I am next ill I'll definitely be checking my BG much more and following my DAFNE book, as it definitely did help. I'll also be sure not to try and go back to work too soon, as I don't think that helped.

Jan 24, 2015 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets Try glucotabs... I prefer them to dextroenergy.

Jan 24, 2015 Lynda_2 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets I tried a different chemist got Dextro tablets. I have found them on Ebay in boxes of 24 think I will order these. Thanks for your reply. Lynda

Jan 24, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets I used to order a box of Tropical flavour Dextro tablets (I think it was 24 packs) from my local Lloyd's Pharmacy. After I'd done this a couple of times, they used to keep a box in store, ready for me. That way I'd never run out. I've now changed over to Jelly Babies - more flavoursome and available in more shops.

Jan 24, 2015 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets Please talk directly to your local Pharmacist Lynda_2. Hopefully your discussion with them should ensure they seek secure supply. Forgive me. I'm cynical...when Tesco took them off the shelf I figured...no margin in Dextro then! My Pharmacy has them on the shelf at a price which, more often than not, beat Tesco. I was only buying them at Tesco out of convenience. Regards Garry

Jan 24, 2015 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Driving and blood glucose testing Warwick is right. Meters do go awry in high temperature too. I've had strips go AWOL in France before, when on holiday. The local Pharmacist there was very helpful though. Regards Garry

Jan 24, 2015 hypo 18 posts	Topic: General Discussion / English v. Scottish Diabetes care Hi Ghostie 78 I am under Salford PCT which is not far from manchester and I see Diabetes team at SRNHST yearly and my GP every six months and of course I can speak to a DAFNE Nurse at any time if I need to. My GP nurse only checks bloods and blood pressure ect. I have been going to see a specialist every year for 27 years and thought that was normal practice but obviously not. Good Luck

Jan 23, 2015 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG diary help please (2) (mum2westiesGill diary) So a few more days of my BGs Any help in identifying trends or any other help ie with targets & ratios will be greatly appreciated. Also any help in saying whether I should be reducing or increasing my basal NRB Thank you for your reply. My current breakfast ratio is already 1.5:1 so 1.5u to every 10g carbohydrate

Jan 23, 2015 Lynda_2 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets I am having a problem getting Dextro tablets. Asda do not stock them.Now Tesco have none in stock. Even my local chemist shop has none. What is going on?