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Dec 12, 2014

Davey54 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate

Jimski said:
Thanks Davey.

I did just that today and it took less than 5 mins, should receive it next week. I'd encourage anybody who does not have one to do the same!!

Glad to help Jimski. Remember this, anything that saves us money but costs them money, they'll NEVER tell us about it. Call me cynical if you like, but that's been my experience.

Dec 10, 2014

David01 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me....

Hi Matt

Didn't see your post until well after the event so apologies for the late reply.

If it happens again, maybe these suggestions would be helpful. A certain large supermarket (I won't name them - but Ant and Dec are usually in the advert!!! naughty me for giving you clues!) have a "slimmers" soup that only has about 12g carbs in it, and they do taste like the "real deal". Others often have 25/30 and would have had a similar effect on my BG as it had on yours. I haven't had tinned soups for a long time but I recollect many of them have 45/50g Larger supermarkets in the same chain sometimes have a salad bar where you can choose your own ingredients. I've found that more useful than the pre-prepared ones because I don't like pasta or goats cheese. But you can mix you own salad and make it low/no carb depending on how you feel. I noticed your post was at 12:03am so I appreciate my comments are academic as you might not have been able to access a shop of any kind in the middle of the night. But hope my suggestions might be of help for the future.

Regards

David :

Dec 9, 2014

alturn 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

Skiing is a bit energetic for me, but I would have thought keeping your insulin from freezing would be Ok, a frio might help and also protect your pen(s), assuming you carry insulin when out.

My Optium Xceed meter was sensitive to cold (first use in the morning after left out of its wallet or out walking and carried in backpack), and Aviva Xpert strips were (less) sensitive to cold when out walking (again carried in a container in a backpack, not a Frio). It wasn't very cold in either case, possibly a little below zero. In both cases, problem solved by holding meter/strips close in trouser pocket for a short time. Finding out that strips were cold sensitive when BG levels dropping was not the best time.

Enjoy your trip.

Dec 9, 2014

xxxxbuckxxxx 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight

I've just lost a stone with weight watchers Smile

You can do it. Don't give up. Just takes time x x x

Dec 9, 2014

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes

totally agree and that is what the book seems to be about i.e what others ( and often the medical profession) see as Diabetes rather than the reality of living with it every day.....

Dec 9, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes

Sounds like it might be useful to give to loved ones to read too as it may help them understand what we experience. I'm sure many of us struggle to get across how we feel so it would be good to have a professional write it for us :-)

Dec 9, 2014

addie 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

Just to clarify - It was a lads ski trip - no kids- or downtime and we were covering lots of miles per day

Dec 9, 2014

addie 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

Been skiing a few times, its been a bit of trial and error tbh honest. Last time i went I reduced morning and bedtime background by 20% and did same for food at breakfast and lunch. Noy perfect by any imangination but not bad.......biggest problem was the alcohol Confused

Dec 9, 2014

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

Hi,

Never been skiing, but out on the bike in cold weather I have found taking gloves off to do a blood test only to find the meter says too cold is a pain.

I am currently self funding the Freestyle Libre, this is against your skin so I am hoping as it works through clothing it won't have this problem, might be worth looking at as you can scan your arm through ski gear without taking gloves off, just an idea.

Phil

Dec 9, 2014

CurlyWurly 15 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / The 2 hour check

I do it just so I can see what my 'journey' is like that day but I'm also very aware that my Novorapid likes to work it's hardest in the 5th hour so I don't correct on it. My post meal spikes can very often be 10-14 which is a concern but it usually returns to normal again before the next meal. It doesn't seem healthy so I'm now trying, where possible, to inject just a little bit earlier before my meal.

Dec 8, 2014

sarahgreig 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

Hi everyone,

I am a type 1 diabetic going in my first skiing holiday in February next year. I am looking for some advice on how best to store my insulin and blood glucose monitor whilst skiing. I have used Frio packs before but understand these are only really for keeping insulin warm?

Any other tips on skiing with diabetes appreciated!

Thanks
Sarah.

Dec 8, 2014

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes

All, I was recently asked to publicise this via my Diabetes UK Group but offered to promote it here as well. It's a book written by a T1 about life with T1. It won't give you advice about managing your diabetes, however it will show you that we ALL have the same problems in life as a Diabetic. I am happy to promote anyone who is trying to do something positive about Diabetes. You can find the authors website here:

http://www.pngwd.com/

you can download it from Amazon for the bargain price of Â£1.49 at the moment here: Persona Non Grata with Diabetes

I have downloaded my copy and have just started reading it. I must say I identify with a lot of what he says already.....

Dec 8, 2014

Bmumma49 3 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / The 2 hour check

I was told that they only advise pregnant type 1 to do 2 hour checks..if your going to exercise then take some fast acting carbs with you and extra cp depending on what you're doing

Dec 8, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight

Make sure your not feeding your insulin to avoid a hypo-its a receipe for disaster

Dec 8, 2014

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight

Like other have said, exercise is the key, not changed my diet much, but have lost 20kg in about 18 months by cycling, finding an exercise/sport you enjoy makes it easier.

Dec 7, 2014

Matt Hewitt 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me....

Had some soup for lunch that I had with me, however I still had a 17.1 BGL when I got home from work.
With corrective measures in place, I had it sorted by time I woke the following morning.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Dec 7, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight

Try this training schedule, if you need to you can repeat a week until you are ready for the next week
WEEK ONE
Mon Rest
Tue Run 1 min, walk 1 min. Do 10 times
Wed Rest
Thu Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times
Fri Rest
Sat Rest
Sun Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times
WEEK TWO
Mon Rest
Tue Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times
Wed Rest
Thu Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times
Fri Rest
Sat Rest
Sun Run 5 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 3 times
WEEK THREE
Mon Rest
Tue Run 7 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
Wed Rest
Thu Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
Fri Rest
Sat Rest
Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
WEEK FOUR
Mon Rest
Tue Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
Wed Rest
Thu Run 10 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins
Fri Rest
Sat Rest
Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
WEEK FIVE
Mon Rest
Tue Run 9 mins, walk 1 min. Do 3 times
Wed Rest
Thu Run 12 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins
Fri Rest
Sat Rest
Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
WEEK SIX
Mon Rest
Tue Run 15 mins, walk 1 min. Do twice
Wed Rest
Thu Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times
Fri Rest
Sat Rest
Sun 5K Race!
On race day: You will probably find that you can run at least 20 minutes before you need a break, but whatever your plan, start slowly, and donâ€™t wait until you are exhausted before taking some one-minute walk breaks.
Previous article

Dec 7, 2014

Bmumma49 3 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight

Could you try a slimming group like weight watchers.I ve been going and have lost a stone following their filling and healthy diet.

Dec 5, 2014

Neville COL 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pretty Happy after DAFNE course!

Thanks for the tip..... I m getting better as I progress: its the Chinese takeaway which is the biggest challenge! The world wide web is a revelation: never thought I d find CHO values for Krispy Kreme doughnuts for instance, or, before going to Wetherspoons I d be on the computer seeking out meal favourites from the website for dietary info! There are still challenges: working in conjunction with a Dutch company, today got us round the office, very tasty, and luckily small cinnamon biscuits for St Nicholas Eve: had to resist too bigger handful! But overall my life is much improved: just waiting to see what the next Hb1 c brings..... Cool

Dec 5, 2014

john m 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / qa ratio

how high can u take qa ratios bg good till lunch normally taking a 1.5 1 the last 2days i have increased it to 2-1 still getting high bgs can increase it again

Dec 5, 2014

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me....

Had a thought (this is way too late, but might be an idea for the future for others), meat/cheese salad or those health snacks of carrots from Boots etc...

Dec 5, 2014

CurlyWurly 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me....

Just as Phil says for me I'm afraid - either Carb free or no food. Or snacks that have either low GI or just a small amount of carbs so that if you're sugar levels do rise then it's not too much or for too long.

Dec 5, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me....

How did you get on Matt? Hope you managed ok

Dec 5, 2014

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me....

Do you have access to food (supermarket or something), get a carb free lunch (not sure what though, tinned tuna/mackerel, eggs, cheese, meat), this might be a good test of how you background works Very Happy

Hardest part is thinking of a carb free lunch! At home I would have an omelette or scrambled eggs or meat and veg, but at work it might be more difficult.

Personally I wouldn't mess with background, not sure what others think?

Dec 12, 2014 Davey54 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate Jimski said: Thanks Davey. I did just that today and it took less than 5 mins, should receive it next week. I'd encourage anybody who does not have one to do the same!! Glad to help Jimski. Remember this, anything that saves us money but costs them money, they'll NEVER tell us about it. Call me cynical if you like, but that's been my experience.

Dec 10, 2014 David01 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Hi Matt Didn't see your post until well after the event so apologies for the late reply. If it happens again, maybe these suggestions would be helpful. A certain large supermarket (I won't name them - but Ant and Dec are usually in the advert!!! naughty me for giving you clues!) have a "slimmers" soup that only has about 12g carbs in it, and they do taste like the "real deal". Others often have 25/30 and would have had a similar effect on my BG as it had on yours. I haven't had tinned soups for a long time but I recollect many of them have 45/50g Larger supermarkets in the same chain sometimes have a salad bar where you can choose your own ingredients. I've found that more useful than the pre-prepared ones because I don't like pasta or goats cheese. But you can mix you own salad and make it low/no carb depending on how you feel. I noticed your post was at 12:03am so I appreciate my comments are academic as you might not have been able to access a shop of any kind in the middle of the night. But hope my suggestions might be of help for the future. Regards David :

Dec 9, 2014 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Skiing is a bit energetic for me, but I would have thought keeping your insulin from freezing would be Ok, a frio might help and also protect your pen(s), assuming you carry insulin when out. My Optium Xceed meter was sensitive to cold (first use in the morning after left out of its wallet or out walking and carried in backpack), and Aviva Xpert strips were (less) sensitive to cold when out walking (again carried in a container in a backpack, not a Frio). It wasn't very cold in either case, possibly a little below zero. In both cases, problem solved by holding meter/strips close in trouser pocket for a short time. Finding out that strips were cold sensitive when BG levels dropping was not the best time. Enjoy your trip.

Dec 9, 2014 xxxxbuckxxxx 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight I've just lost a stone with weight watchers You can do it. Don't give up. Just takes time x x x

Dec 9, 2014 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes totally agree and that is what the book seems to be about i.e what others ( and often the medical profession) see as Diabetes rather than the reality of living with it every day.....

Dec 9, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes Sounds like it might be useful to give to loved ones to read too as it may help them understand what we experience. I'm sure many of us struggle to get across how we feel so it would be good to have a professional write it for us :-)

Dec 9, 2014 addie 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Just to clarify - It was a lads ski trip - no kids- or downtime and we were covering lots of miles per day

Dec 9, 2014 addie 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Been skiing a few times, its been a bit of trial and error tbh honest. Last time i went I reduced morning and bedtime background by 20% and did same for food at breakfast and lunch. Noy perfect by any imangination but not bad.......biggest problem was the alcohol

Dec 9, 2014 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Hi, Never been skiing, but out on the bike in cold weather I have found taking gloves off to do a blood test only to find the meter says too cold is a pain. I am currently self funding the Freestyle Libre, this is against your skin so I am hoping as it works through clothing it won't have this problem, might be worth looking at as you can scan your arm through ski gear without taking gloves off, just an idea. Phil

Dec 9, 2014 CurlyWurly 15 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / The 2 hour check I do it just so I can see what my 'journey' is like that day but I'm also very aware that my Novorapid likes to work it's hardest in the 5th hour so I don't correct on it. My post meal spikes can very often be 10-14 which is a concern but it usually returns to normal again before the next meal. It doesn't seem healthy so I'm now trying, where possible, to inject just a little bit earlier before my meal.

Dec 8, 2014 sarahgreig 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Hi everyone, I am a type 1 diabetic going in my first skiing holiday in February next year. I am looking for some advice on how best to store my insulin and blood glucose monitor whilst skiing. I have used Frio packs before but understand these are only really for keeping insulin warm? Any other tips on skiing with diabetes appreciated! Thanks Sarah.

Dec 8, 2014 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes All, I was recently asked to publicise this via my Diabetes UK Group but offered to promote it here as well. It's a book written by a T1 about life with T1. It won't give you advice about managing your diabetes, however it will show you that we ALL have the same problems in life as a Diabetic. I am happy to promote anyone who is trying to do something positive about Diabetes. You can find the authors website here: http://www.pngwd.com/ you can download it from Amazon for the bargain price of Â£1.49 at the moment here: Persona Non Grata with Diabetes I have downloaded my copy and have just started reading it. I must say I identify with a lot of what he says already.....

Dec 8, 2014 Bmumma49 3 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / The 2 hour check I was told that they only advise pregnant type 1 to do 2 hour checks..if your going to exercise then take some fast acting carbs with you and extra cp depending on what you're doing

Dec 8, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Make sure your not feeding your insulin to avoid a hypo-its a receipe for disaster

Dec 8, 2014 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Like other have said, exercise is the key, not changed my diet much, but have lost 20kg in about 18 months by cycling, finding an exercise/sport you enjoy makes it easier.

Dec 7, 2014 Matt Hewitt 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Had some soup for lunch that I had with me, however I still had a 17.1 BGL when I got home from work. With corrective measures in place, I had it sorted by time I woke the following morning. Thanks for the replies everyone.

Dec 7, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Try this training schedule, if you need to you can repeat a week until you are ready for the next week WEEK ONE Mon Rest Tue Run 1 min, walk 1 min. Do 10 times Wed Rest Thu Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times WEEK TWO Mon Rest Tue Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times Wed Rest Thu Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 5 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 3 times WEEK THREE Mon Rest Tue Run 7 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times WEEK FOUR Mon Rest Tue Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 10 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times WEEK FIVE Mon Rest Tue Run 9 mins, walk 1 min. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 12 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times WEEK SIX Mon Rest Tue Run 15 mins, walk 1 min. Do twice Wed Rest Thu Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun 5K Race! On race day: You will probably find that you can run at least 20 minutes before you need a break, but whatever your plan, start slowly, and donâ€™t wait until you are exhausted before taking some one-minute walk breaks. Previous article

Dec 7, 2014 Bmumma49 3 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Could you try a slimming group like weight watchers.I ve been going and have lost a stone following their filling and healthy diet.

Dec 5, 2014 Neville COL 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pretty Happy after DAFNE course! Thanks for the tip..... I m getting better as I progress: its the Chinese takeaway which is the biggest challenge! The world wide web is a revelation: never thought I d find CHO values for Krispy Kreme doughnuts for instance, or, before going to Wetherspoons I d be on the computer seeking out meal favourites from the website for dietary info! There are still challenges: working in conjunction with a Dutch company, today got us round the office, very tasty, and luckily small cinnamon biscuits for St Nicholas Eve: had to resist too bigger handful! But overall my life is much improved: just waiting to see what the next Hb1 c brings.....

Dec 5, 2014 john m 15 posts	Topic: General Discussion / qa ratio how high can u take qa ratios bg good till lunch normally taking a 1.5 1 the last 2days i have increased it to 2-1 still getting high bgs can increase it again

Dec 5, 2014 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Had a thought (this is way too late, but might be an idea for the future for others), meat/cheese salad or those health snacks of carrots from Boots etc...

Dec 5, 2014 CurlyWurly 15 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Just as Phil says for me I'm afraid - either Carb free or no food. Or snacks that have either low GI or just a small amount of carbs so that if you're sugar levels do rise then it's not too much or for too long.

Dec 5, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... How did you get on Matt? Hope you managed ok

Dec 5, 2014 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Do you have access to food (supermarket or something), get a carb free lunch (not sure what though, tinned tuna/mackerel, eggs, cheese, meat), this might be a good test of how you background works Hardest part is thinking of a carb free lunch! At home I would have an omelette or scrambled eggs or meat and veg, but at work it might be more difficult. Personally I wouldn't mess with background, not sure what others think?