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Dec 14, 2014

Simon 574 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dafne app problems

Hi Sarah,

If you take a look at the settings page which version of the app are you using? I thought we'd fixed this in a recent update but maybe not...

Simon

Dec 14, 2014

Alann 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes

Good read, so much we can all relate to.. given a copy to the other half.. Thank you for the recommendation. Very Happy

Dec 13, 2014

sarahgreig 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dafne app problems

Hi everyone is anyone else having problems with the Dane app? When I try to change the ratios in the Settings it just crashes so I can't update my target ratios.

Dec 13, 2014

sarahgreig 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

Thanks everyone for your useful advice. I use the Freestyle optium metre so will be interesting to see how that holds out in the cold. I am planning on taking an Aviva metre with me as a spare to keep in the chalet too.

I have made an appointment with the diabetes specialist nurse before my trip so will also ask her advice and feedback any info in case there are any other skiers out there.

Dec 13, 2014

Peter 103 posts

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

Remember that a carb. free meal which uses protein to fill the gap will also have an effect on BS. When looking at the basal levels it really only works if you skill the meal entirely. I manage to do that occasionally (with the help of the odd TicTac) but don't have such a long commute and so can get access to insulin (and food to go with it!) more easily.

Dec 13, 2014

suec 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

I have found carrying insulin pens test strips and meter in inside pocket close to body prevents any issues of meter or strips being too cold. Usually find I don't need to alter insulin much for skiing. Have fun.

Dec 13, 2014

Jimski 3 posts

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

I think I may just be out of touch in that case, I went for an eye test yesterday, fully expecting to have to reclaim the cost off my employer. However, the optician got me to sign a form and he informed me that diabetics are entitled to a free eye test every year...that was news to me!

I tend to agree with Davey in that these things are not publicised (or at least not in my experience) but having said that I am not sure I have been very pro-active in finding out what I am entitled to, or even keep up with current policy.

I do think the NHS is fabulous, two children safely delivered and the level of care I get at King's for my diabetes is incredible, along with my GP too. Anything that redirects the money from people bucking the system and is used for other services is a good thing, in this case, and a growing number of others, I feel they are just being a little too heavy handed in not giving you a chance to produce a back dated medical exemption certificate from your GP.

Dec 13, 2014

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skiing

I think that Frio packs are more for keeping insulin cool. I use mine here in Melbourne where the temperature can exceed 40 degrees, and it keeps the insulin well below to 30 degree threshold.

Dec 13, 2014

Warwick 434 posts

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

And to help prevent a next time, are you able to store a spare insulin cartridge at work in the fridge there (assuming there is one)? I have a little container labelled "Warwick's Insulin" with a spare cartridge inside and it works when I forget to replace the nearly used cartridge.

Dec 12, 2014

alturn 78 posts

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

I think it might depend on doctor and/or chemist as my experience was quite different, as is often the case.

When first diagnosed (in England) I believe my doctor reminded me to apply. And when I went to collect my initial prescription the day after release from hospital the chemist said to show my card when it arrived.

Excellent service from small local chemist who I always used before moving to Scotland.

Dec 12, 2014

Davey54 7 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 ? / 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 655 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 ? / 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 655 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 ? / 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 ? / 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 ? / 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 14, 2014 Simon 574 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dafne app problems Hi Sarah, If you take a look at the settings page which version of the app are you using? I thought we'd fixed this in a recent update but maybe not... Simon

Dec 14, 2014 Alann 12 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes Good read, so much we can all relate to.. given a copy to the other half.. Thank you for the recommendation.

Dec 13, 2014 sarahgreig 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dafne app problems Hi everyone is anyone else having problems with the Dane app? When I try to change the ratios in the Settings it just crashes so I can't update my target ratios.

Dec 13, 2014 sarahgreig 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Thanks everyone for your useful advice. I use the Freestyle optium metre so will be interesting to see how that holds out in the cold. I am planning on taking an Aviva metre with me as a spare to keep in the chalet too. I have made an appointment with the diabetes specialist nurse before my trip so will also ask her advice and feedback any info in case there are any other skiers out there.

Dec 13, 2014 Peter 103 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Remember that a carb. free meal which uses protein to fill the gap will also have an effect on BS. When looking at the basal levels it really only works if you skill the meal entirely. I manage to do that occasionally (with the help of the odd TicTac) but don't have such a long commute and so can get access to insulin (and food to go with it!) more easily.

Dec 13, 2014 suec 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing I have found carrying insulin pens test strips and meter in inside pocket close to body prevents any issues of meter or strips being too cold. Usually find I don't need to alter insulin much for skiing. Have fun.

Dec 13, 2014 Jimski 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate I think I may just be out of touch in that case, I went for an eye test yesterday, fully expecting to have to reclaim the cost off my employer. However, the optician got me to sign a form and he informed me that diabetics are entitled to a free eye test every year...that was news to me! I tend to agree with Davey in that these things are not publicised (or at least not in my experience) but having said that I am not sure I have been very pro-active in finding out what I am entitled to, or even keep up with current policy. I do think the NHS is fabulous, two children safely delivered and the level of care I get at King's for my diabetes is incredible, along with my GP too. Anything that redirects the money from people bucking the system and is used for other services is a good thing, in this case, and a growing number of others, I feel they are just being a little too heavy handed in not giving you a chance to produce a back dated medical exemption certificate from your GP.

Dec 13, 2014 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Skiing I think that Frio packs are more for keeping insulin cool. I use mine here in Melbourne where the temperature can exceed 40 degrees, and it keeps the insulin well below to 30 degree threshold.

Dec 13, 2014 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... And to help prevent a next time, are you able to store a spare insulin cartridge at work in the fridge there (assuming there is one)? I have a little container labelled "Warwick's Insulin" with a spare cartridge inside and it works when I forget to replace the nearly used cartridge.

Dec 12, 2014 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate I think it might depend on doctor and/or chemist as my experience was quite different, as is often the case. When first diagnosed (in England) I believe my doctor reminded me to apply. And when I went to collect my initial prescription the day after release from hospital the chemist said to show my card when it arrived. Excellent service from small local chemist who I always used before moving to Scotland.

Dec 12, 2014 Davey54 7 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 ? / 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 655 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 ? / 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 655 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 ? / 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 ? / 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 ? / 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.