Recent Posts - DAFNE Online

Jan 29, 2015

BeccyB 50 posts

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

Has there been any research into the effects of 'monthly' hormone changes and/or the menopause?

Obviously would only effect half the population, but there's probably half of us that will never do anaerobic exercise too Smile

Jan 29, 2015

Fudge 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Can a ipad app talk to the iPhone?

Hi,
Just graduated from Dane, started using the online diary. I was wondering if I could get the data I enter in one to automatically appear in the other.....as my calendars, contacts etc do?? Any advice welcome. I have iPhone 4 and version 2.0.3 of the app.
Thanks

Jan 29, 2015

Warwick 434 posts

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

I'm with John on the role of protein in raising BGs. For myself, I find that protein eaten with large amounts of carbohydrates doesn't tend to have much influence on BGLs, but protein without any carbs sends my BGLs very high unless I take QA with it.

For myself, it is pretty much a straight swap - i.e. for 40g of carbohydrate, I'd take 2 units of QA, and for 40g protein, I'd again take 2 units of QA. The difference I find is that my BGLs stay within the target range following the protein, whereas they tend to go high after carb before dropping to the normal range 3-4 hours following the meal.

Jan 29, 2015

Samantha San... 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely give Frio a search Smile

Jan 28, 2015

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication

+1 for the Frio. It keeps my insulin cool even in our Australian 40+ degree heat. You just need to soak the gel bag for 2-3 minutes every now and again (can be a few days, or a few weeks depending on climate. One of the greatest diabetic aids ever.

Jan 28, 2015

Muncle 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication

Hi Samantha,

Have a look at http://www.friouk.com/ I have a gel pack & wallet and also purchased the travel bag which I use daily as it keeps all of my diabetes stuff in nice & neatly Wink

HTH

Mick

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 123 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 103 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 103 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 49 280 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 135 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 29, 2015 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE? Has there been any research into the effects of 'monthly' hormone changes and/or the menopause? Obviously would only effect half the population, but there's probably half of us that will never do anaerobic exercise too

Jan 29, 2015 Fudge 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Can a ipad app talk to the iPhone? Hi, Just graduated from Dane, started using the online diary. I was wondering if I could get the data I enter in one to automatically appear in the other.....as my calendars, contacts etc do?? Any advice welcome. I have iPhone 4 and version 2.0.3 of the app. Thanks

Jan 29, 2015 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE? I'm with John on the role of protein in raising BGs. For myself, I find that protein eaten with large amounts of carbohydrates doesn't tend to have much influence on BGLs, but protein without any carbs sends my BGLs very high unless I take QA with it. For myself, it is pretty much a straight swap - i.e. for 40g of carbohydrate, I'd take 2 units of QA, and for 40g protein, I'd again take 2 units of QA. The difference I find is that my BGLs stay within the target range following the protein, whereas they tend to go high after carb before dropping to the normal range 3-4 hours following the meal.

Jan 29, 2015 Samantha San... 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely give Frio a search

Jan 28, 2015 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication +1 for the Frio. It keeps my insulin cool even in our Australian 40+ degree heat. You just need to soak the gel bag for 2-3 minutes every now and again (can be a few days, or a few weeks depending on climate. One of the greatest diabetic aids ever.

Jan 28, 2015 Muncle 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Traveling: Storing Medication Hi Samantha, Have a look at http://www.friouk.com/ I have a gel pack & wallet and also purchased the travel bag which I use daily as it keeps all of my diabetes stuff in nice & neatly HTH Mick

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 123 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 103 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 103 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 49 280 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 135 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