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Jan 17, 2015
Bananaman
34 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight If you have done 3 times that's amazing but after dafne if your eating less your weight could go down and if your control was really bad before dafne it may go up slightly but I wouldnt worry about it unless your 4'2" |
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Jan 17, 2015
StephenChance
2 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Since Completing DAFNE I Have Not Done Much In Terms Of Gym Etc 5 a Side Football Once a Week and just doing dafne ive lost a stone and a half 12st6 to 11st1 Is This Normal?? |
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Jan 17, 2015
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / BG diary help please (2) (mum2westiesGill diary) The only time I can see where there has been no carbs and therefore the only time to speculate about the basal is on Thursday, between 2:00 am and 10:08 am, which would suggest the basal is too due to your BG going from 10.2 to 6.8.......this wouldn't be enough alone to say for sure though........ .....Don't know what corrections you have done either, so don't know what advice to give with your ratios either........ sorry........ |
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Jan 17, 2015
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / BG diary help please (2) (mum2westiesGill diary) 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 |
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Jan 17, 2015
alturn
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens I've had no problems with Novapen 3's apart from the plunger sometimes not depressing smoothly, but that could be related to an awkward angle. I have two Novapen 4's as spares but have never used them (might be a good idea to try them before need to use them for real). However, I do leave them at home when away for a few days (but can get home again easily), but would probably take them on a longer trip or going a long distance - think these were prescribed by the DSN's on the DAFNE course.And is it Ok to swop a part-used cartridge from one pen to another (thought I read somewhere to always use a new cartridge)? I suppose if I had to swop, then I would as don't usually have a spare cartridge at room temperature. |
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Jan 17, 2015
Allan P
3 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens I've never had a problem with any pen I've used. I've had a cracked cartridge like Phil Masked and I do suffer on a regular basis with forgetting to take pens out like Wigworld. Only time I have had a plunger not fully depress was with the old novapen 2 when there were not enough insulin in the cartridge. It would let you dial up the amount you required but would not depress. The new pens stop at the amount of insulin left in the cartridge which is a great help. Well... sometimes if I remember to check before leaving home. If you do forget guys and girls to take any medication then around London, there are plenty of walk in centre's to pick up a prescription, any a and e department or NHS direct and they should be able to help with finding a doctor to prescribe and a pharmacy that will be open. The other thing you could do is ask your GP for an emergency prescription to carry with you in purse or wallet to use in emergencies. As you can I've used these a lot.... |
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Jan 17, 2015
ZhenYuan
1 post
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BG READINGS |
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Jan 16, 2015
dunkers7
24 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / BI dose Hi John,Again not an HCP, but I do exercise anaerobically. Consider your weightlifting as anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise can increase your BG, it sounds likely that the weight session is the cause for your BG increase rather than BI. Probably worth testing your BG on a rest day morning anyway though so you can isolate what's happening with your morning BG when you don't do weights. One thing to be aware of is that, with Anaerobic exercise, it does increase your BG initially, but your BG may begin to drop 1-2 hours later because your liver needs to replenish it's glucose supply, so do be careful not to over correct with QA insulin. |
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Jan 16, 2015
DianeW
115 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Accu-Chek Multiclix lancet drum supply Well after being told by them that these would be discontinued but couldn't tell me when, I suggested that it might be a good idea to put that on their website so people were aware and I got this reply which I am posting for information. Even though it is a shortage in only some areas I can't see why they can't make the info "public", however much I appreciate their individual response to me!"We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulties obtaining Accu-Chek Multiclix lancets on prescription. Due to a recent unexpected rise in demand , we have had some shortages regarding the Accu-Chek Multiclix lancets in some areas. However we are working to resolve this situation and in the meantime, we would like to offer you some assistance. We are happy to inform you that we have sent a box of Accu-Chek Multiclix lancet drums today. Please allow up to 5 working days for delivery, all items are sent by Royal Mail Post. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and anticipate that this should last you until the shortage in your area is resolved, however, if you do need further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to call us again" |
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Jan 15, 2015
Linda flash
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens
Good idea! My flex pen failed on me so I changed to the Novo 4 cartridges and had no problem since |
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Jan 15, 2015
Linda flash
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens
Good idea! My flex pen failed on me so I changed to the Novo 4 cartridges and had no problem since |
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Jan 15, 2015
Linda flash
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Driving Licence Renewal
Thanks for the heads up
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Jan 15, 2015
Linda flash
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Accu-Chek Multiclix lancet drum supply Ive not had a problem getting mine,Been using them since August 2014 and live in Grimsby x |
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Jan 15, 2015
Peter
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Human Interest stories around DAFNE The DAFNE Executive are also looking for "Human Interest" stories around DAFNE e.g. how the course has helped you to cope with living with diabetes or achieve specific goals.If you have an interesting story we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please send any contribution you have to me at [email protected]. The intention is to use these stories to help publicise DAFNE, and so they may be shared with external organisations. Please take this into account when writing and do not include any personal information in the text. Ideally the story should be submitted as a file (preferably in .doc format). The text may be of any length and it would be appreciated if contact details (name & e-mail address) are provided along with the story. This will allow any requests for additional or background information to be handled. Note that any request for contact with the author would be handled by a representative of the DAFNE Graduate Group or the DAFNE Executive. Your contact details will not be shared with any other organisations. Many thanks for your input and I look forward to hearing what DAFNE graduates have achieved after attending the course. |
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Jan 15, 2015
Peter
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Any ideas for Research needed around DAFNE? As the chairman of the DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) I have been asked by the DAFNE Executive to reach out to users for any suggestions for research topics around DAFNE which would be of interest to users of the course.Suggestions for research topics can be added to this thread which will hopefully provoke discussion with other DAFNE users. Alternatively, you can send your suggestions to me by e-mail at [email protected]. All suggestions will be passed to the DAFNE research team for consideration. I will report back later in the year on which suggestions have been adopted. Many thanks. |
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Jan 15, 2015
stephenbrowne
37 posts
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Thanks, Helen, for your encouragement and experienced advice. SB |
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Jan 14, 2015
Neville COL
23 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high Similar issues after Christmas with a chest infection, and high blood sugars into the twenties: no ketones strips for my machine, so descended on Boots on Boxing day and invested a fiver in some urine test strips as I thought I might be really ill! no ketones so after a quick e mail to my trainer just went with corrections each meal/overnight. It took about a week to get back into normal range though! Not helped by the fact it was post Christmas, so not feeling well did nt do usual (limited!) exercise! Be patient, DAFNE does work but it takes time! Dont forget your flu jab: hope you had one! |
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Jan 14, 2015
Jono20201
5 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high
I rarely use the blood ketone test, normally just the urine strip. This is the first time since diagnosis I have had ketone's.
Indeed I did, they also have me pneumonia tab too! Two very sore arms that evening.... |
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Jan 14, 2015
Alan 49
284 posts
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Jono - did you have your flu-jab? |
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Jan 14, 2015
BeccyB
50 posts
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I'm the other way round Phil - I'm vile when I'm hypo! In fact snapping at someone is sometimes my first sign |
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Jan 14, 2015
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high Hi,I never have in date (don't use them often enough) ketone sticks, I just assume (I can tell, usually taste it, pear drops, thirst too) when I have BG over 16+ there are going to be issues, I just correct as normal if its food related (bad carb counting). Or try follow DAFNE sick day rules of checking every few hours etc... if I'm ill. On a side note, who else feels hot and bothered (just clothes rubbing when high makes me irritable), irritable as though they could kill when they're stupidly high 20+ Phil |
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Jan 13, 2015
Jono20201
5 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high Hi all,I've gotten the flu for the first time since becoming diabetic, and honestly I don't think I have ever felt so ill. The first few days were okay from a BG point of view however today I decided to try and go back to work (started new job a month ago and didn't want to take any more time that I had to) and that wasn't a great decision. Tested by BG and it was 24, so I took my normal correction dose and then went and did a ketone test (as I always carry one the urine strips with me) and for the first time the strip didn't look like a good colour. I waited an hour and then re-did the test and it was worse. I called the diabetes nurse phone number provided by my local hospital and she said I should follow the DAFNE principle of adding up my last 24h insulin in take and give myself 10% of that and so I did and it worked, I was more/less ketone free - I also went home early. However, tonight my BG has gone back up to 20mmol, but there are no ketones present. I'll be keeping a close eye on it. Problems/Questions: 1. When I got home I used my FreeStyle test kit with Ketone strips. Unfortunately I only have 4 left, if I go to my GP tomorrow do you think they can rush a prescription through to get more? 2. Should I use the urine strips as a general guide to see if there is anything at all and then use the machine if there is more than a trace to keep track of it? 3. I'm still fairy new to diabetes, and very new to been ill with it, do you guys have any tips on top of DAFNE principles? |
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Jan 13, 2015
HelenP
218 posts
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In perspective I did go to Korea 6-8 times with the pump and it only happened once but you then take steps to see that it does not happen again. So booking an aisle seat was my decision and that solved my problem. I have no idea why she did it. I have been to Korea 27 times and spent a total of 2-3 weeks each time so have spent some time getting to know some of the Korean people. Some are very Western and culturally accepting of other viewpoints, others are "very Korean". It is not stupidity it is cultural outlook and working around the issue will always have a better outcome. The pump was obviously very different from anything she had experienced. Helen |