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Nov 14, 2014

Ryder 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian....

BeccyB said:
I don't remember this bit from my course?! Perhaps I nodded off for a bit

Is it just recommended for take-away type foods or are there others I should be watching out for?

It can be different for all diabetics but a lot of diabetics struggle to get pizza in particular right- I seem to have all other take away foods ok but pizza is my nemesis. I'd just say if u hit a particular high or low when eating certain foods when u eat them next time just check for a pattern so u know what works for you. Dafne really did change my whole outlook on being diabetic and I'm now 5 months pregnant with a hba1c that is spot on & for the first time,I feel in control.

Hope that helps x

Nov 14, 2014

Simon 578 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / iOS 8 health integration

Hi,

An update to the app (now version 2.1.1) will be hitting the App Store later today. With this update I've added in the Apple Health integration for Blood Glucose and Carbohydrates. For carbs it will take your CP intake when you save an entry and multiply by 10 to get the carb intake in grams. For the Blood Glucose these are saved in mmol/l however whilst they are currently being saved into Health they are not visible due to Apple removing this facility in a recent update. They will be fixing this soon so that you can see your Glucose in the Health app. For more info on this issue see here

As always feedback is encouraged - you can post on the forums or get in touch with me via email

Nov 13, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / How to Remember If You've Done an Injection

I'm picking up my Novopen Echo tonight - can't wait to try it Very Happy

Nov 13, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian....

I don't remember this bit from my course?! Perhaps I nodded off for a bit Shocked

Is it just recommended for take-away type foods or are there others I should be watching out for?

Nov 13, 2014

Amanda Lawes 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian....

I usually give my second injection about 2 hours after the first on a split dose.

Nov 11, 2014

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help - BG Levels

Julieann,
You might get more responses for this if you posted it in the General Discussion forum

Alan

Nov 9, 2014

Trish Skidmore 18 posts

Topic: General Discussion / snacks

Thanks beccy

Nov 9, 2014

Chris Salter 8 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Review of BG Diary

Thanks buddy! Will try that.... Just feel bad increasing the evening BI more, like it's not working for me ðŸ˜¢ At this point I'll try anything!

Nov 9, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / snacks

If I remember right, for anything more than 1cp you should inject. I'm on the same ratio all day so not sure which ratio you would use though. There is a link to the course handbook top right on this page if you want to be sure.

Nov 9, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Swollen ankles

Thanks Alan

Nov 9, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: Site Development / Forum search

Can't believe I missed that!!! Embarassed

Nov 9, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

I have just played with the software for the first time so thought I'd do another update.

I wasn't expecting much from it really but it's pretty swish, easy to use, some interesting reports and they're nicely presented. They can be easily saved as pdf files to email, or print and show your HCP.

As previously stated, you can only view the reports with the reader connected and cannot save the historical data in the software. However,I'm very pleased to say you CAN export the data to a text file and open it up in Excel. I was desperate to see this option as I wanted to be able to do my own analysis but to be honest now I've seen the software I'm not sure how much value I can add.

On a personal note, the best thing I saw was the estimated HbA1c figure at the top of the page. I've had problems with my mental health and even when feeling well I have really struggled not to hide from my glucose levels. This machine has come along at the perfect time for me, as I get back to work and something approaching a routine and began trying to remember what I'm supposed to be doing! Anyway, the cold hard facts are that my last HbA1c was 13%, yes that's right 13% Shocked

According to these reports, after 8 days of properly monitoring, it's estimating 7.1% Very Happy

. I know this is due to me getting my a@#$ in gear and doing all my injections etc. and not just getting a new monitor but I really do think the Libre has been a massive catalyst and has made me feel more in control of my diabetes than I ever have been.

Nov 8, 2014

Trish Skidmore 18 posts

Topic: General Discussion / snacks

I'm type 1 and have been on dafne 14 years, I am going to book a refresher, but in the meantime can anyone remind me how to cover snacks in between meals, such as couple of biscuits or chocolate.

Nov 8, 2014

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Swollen ankles

When I had swollen ankles I went to my GP and she prescribed water tablets - which reduced the swelling. I would recommend a visit to your GP, Beccy.

Nov 7, 2014

Garry 328 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / LOW INSULIN INTAKE

Keep up the exercise alanG. I love my bike rides 3 or 4 times a week. They have reduced my insulin needs significantly over the last months. Afraid I am a little more insulin resistant than you after 35 years and am jealous. My lowest ratio throughout the day is 2:1.
Helps if you record your pre-driving BG every time. You need to avoid DVLC getting involved. Please record a BG before every meal or what do you base your QA and BI on?
Very happy to see your results are so good. Reminder to myself....Keep up the exercise.
Regards
Garry

Nov 7, 2014

marke 686 posts

Topic: Site Development / Forum search

yes you can, it already exists Very Happy

Look under the forum name and the number of posts, the next line starts 'Search the DAFNE Online Forums'. It does what it says on the tin Wink

Nov 7, 2014

alanG 11 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / LOW INSULIN INTAKE

I attach a few days recent diary, which are fairly typical of my lifestyle pattern.
I have had diabetes for 18 months, and went on a DAFNE course about 6 months ago.
Using the tools from that, I have ended up taking 2 BI units in the morning, 10 units in the evening.
As I am reasonably active, golf, garden, exercise bike, and proper bike - weather acceptable, and I am trying to lose some weight, I have determined that if I have low carb breakfast and lunch, I can maintain good blood glucose levels without any QA insulin at all.
If I do have a more substantial breakfast or lunch, I take QA insulin at a ratio of 0.5:1.
We eat our main meal around 5 - 6 pm. I have been using a ratio of 0.75:1, which compensates for "grazing" in the evening. As winter is now setting in I have been on the exercise bike in the evening rather than watching crummy tv, and have now dropped the evening ratio to 0.5.
My blood glucose levels are good, including a long-term level around 42-44 over the last 12 months.
I have had occasion where I am out and about, and may have some reasonable carb intake without insulin correction - bacon sandwich while out shopping, couple of beers and a few crisps after a meeting, but when I check my sugar levels later there is no significant impact.
I am clearly confused (but happy) at my low insulin requirements, and wonder if other members have a similar experience, which would settle me down a little.
I also wonder if I am still producing some insulin that is supplementing my injections, although I recognise that any "honeymoon" period should have ended by now.

Nov 7, 2014

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: General Discussion / INSULIN SENSITIVITY

I am 2.5 years after diagnosis and use tiny amounts of insulin. I have had a pump for a year due to sensitivity.
On MDI QA+BI I averaged 15units/day!
On the pump (after a very recent increase in insulin need) I now average 4.5units/day total insulin...tiny amounts.
I've had tests that show I do still produce some insulin but small amounts which are sporadically released. Am not classed as honeymooning as have a relatively rare form and not your 'typical' diabetes. My endo said that honeymooning would last a year at the most.

Nov 7, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Swollen ankles

I've noticed recently that my feet/ankles are sometimes swollen at the end of the day and am wondering if there's anything extra I need to be doing other than normal foot checks and usual advice like putting your feet up etc?

I'm guessing there's nothing to be done to help the condition itself other than controlling glucose levels.

Nov 7, 2014

BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: Site Development / Forum search

Could we have a search function on the forums? Would be useful to check if someone has already asked a similar question. Maybe just a keyword search so you could see all the posts about a subject, like 'pumps' or 'neuropathy'

A massive thanks to those of you that keep this site running and developing, it's such a valuable resource x

Nov 7, 2014

alanG 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / INSULIN SENSITIVITY

I attach a few days recent diary, which are fairly typical of my lifestyle pattern.
I have had diabetes for 18 months, and went on a DAFNE course about 6 months ago.
Using the tools from that, I have ended up taking 2 BI units in the morning, 10 units in the evening.
As I am reasonably active, golf, garden, exercise bike, and proper bike - weather acceptable, and I am trying to lose some weight, I have determined that if I have low carb breakfast and lunch, I can maintain good blood glucose levels without any QA insulin at all.
If I do have a more substantial breakfast or lunch, I take QA insulin at a ratio of 0.5:1.
We eat our main meal around 5 - 6 pm. I have been using a ratio of 0.75:1, which compensates for "grazing" in the evening. As winter is now setting in I have been on the exercise bike in the evening rather than watching crummy tv, and have now dropped the evening ratio to 0.5.
My blood glucose levels are good, including a long-term level around 42-44 over the last 12 months.
I have had occasion where I am out and about, and may have some reasonable carb intake without insulin correction - bacon sandwich while out shopping, couple of beers and a few crisps after a meeting, but when I check my sugar levels later there is no significant impact.
I am clearly confused (but happy) at my low insulin requirements, and wonder if other members have a similar experience, which would settle me down a little.
I also wonder if I am still producing some insulin that is supplementing my injections, although I recognise that any "honeymoon" period should have ended by now.

Nov 6, 2014

sarahg 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

I have found this kit such a great help, for me the devices we have had over the years has always changed, and on the most part improved our care, from glass syringes to plastic ones and urine testing to blood montering. This kit is allowing more help, when at the gym and wanting to check while on the cross trainer, or in a meeting and wanting a quick check . However the best thing is tthe indication the direction your glucose level is going it is by far the best improvement to my control. As for accuracy, all equipment has a tolerances ,I have found the new kit to read slightly lower than my traditional kit, I am like most users i am testing traditionally for driving and before bed, but my fingers are really enjoying the break for the pre meal times and pre and post gym checks. I hope that over time the problems that people have had with new kit will be ironed out.

Nov 14, 2014 Ryder 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian.... BeccyB said: I don't remember this bit from my course?! Perhaps I nodded off for a bit Is it just recommended for take-away type foods or are there others I should be watching out for? It can be different for all diabetics but a lot of diabetics struggle to get pizza in particular right- I seem to have all other take away foods ok but pizza is my nemesis. I'd just say if u hit a particular high or low when eating certain foods when u eat them next time just check for a pattern so u know what works for you. Dafne really did change my whole outlook on being diabetic and I'm now 5 months pregnant with a hba1c that is spot on & for the first time,I feel in control. Hope that helps x

Nov 14, 2014 Simon 578 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / iOS 8 health integration Hi, An update to the app (now version 2.1.1) will be hitting the App Store later today. With this update I've added in the Apple Health integration for Blood Glucose and Carbohydrates. For carbs it will take your CP intake when you save an entry and multiply by 10 to get the carb intake in grams. For the Blood Glucose these are saved in mmol/l however whilst they are currently being saved into Health they are not visible due to Apple removing this facility in a recent update. They will be fixing this soon so that you can see your Glucose in the Health app. For more info on this issue see here As always feedback is encouraged - you can post on the forums or get in touch with me via email

Nov 13, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / How to Remember If You've Done an Injection I'm picking up my Novopen Echo tonight - can't wait to try it

Nov 13, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian.... I don't remember this bit from my course?! Perhaps I nodded off for a bit Is it just recommended for take-away type foods or are there others I should be watching out for?

Nov 13, 2014 Amanda Lawes 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian.... I usually give my second injection about 2 hours after the first on a split dose.

Nov 11, 2014 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Help - BG Levels Julieann, You might get more responses for this if you posted it in the General Discussion forum Alan

Nov 9, 2014 Trish Skidmore 18 posts	Topic: General Discussion / snacks Thanks beccy

Nov 9, 2014 Chris Salter 8 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Review of BG Diary Thanks buddy! Will try that.... Just feel bad increasing the evening BI more, like it's not working for me ðŸ˜¢ At this point I'll try anything!

Nov 9, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / snacks If I remember right, for anything more than 1cp you should inject. I'm on the same ratio all day so not sure which ratio you would use though. There is a link to the course handbook top right on this page if you want to be sure.

Nov 9, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Swollen ankles Thanks Alan

Nov 9, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: Site Development / Forum search Can't believe I missed that!!!

Nov 9, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) I have just played with the software for the first time so thought I'd do another update. I wasn't expecting much from it really but it's pretty swish, easy to use, some interesting reports and they're nicely presented. They can be easily saved as pdf files to email, or print and show your HCP. As previously stated, you can only view the reports with the reader connected and cannot save the historical data in the software. However,I'm very pleased to say you CAN export the data to a text file and open it up in Excel. I was desperate to see this option as I wanted to be able to do my own analysis but to be honest now I've seen the software I'm not sure how much value I can add. On a personal note, the best thing I saw was the estimated HbA1c figure at the top of the page. I've had problems with my mental health and even when feeling well I have really struggled not to hide from my glucose levels. This machine has come along at the perfect time for me, as I get back to work and something approaching a routine and began trying to remember what I'm supposed to be doing! Anyway, the cold hard facts are that my last HbA1c was 13%, yes that's right 13% According to these reports, after 8 days of properly monitoring, it's estimating 7.1% . I know this is due to me getting my a@#$ in gear and doing all my injections etc. and not just getting a new monitor but I really do think the Libre has been a massive catalyst and has made me feel more in control of my diabetes than I ever have been.

Nov 8, 2014 Trish Skidmore 18 posts	Topic: General Discussion / snacks I'm type 1 and have been on dafne 14 years, I am going to book a refresher, but in the meantime can anyone remind me how to cover snacks in between meals, such as couple of biscuits or chocolate.

Nov 8, 2014 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Swollen ankles When I had swollen ankles I went to my GP and she prescribed water tablets - which reduced the swelling. I would recommend a visit to your GP, Beccy.

Nov 7, 2014 Garry 328 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / LOW INSULIN INTAKE Keep up the exercise alanG. I love my bike rides 3 or 4 times a week. They have reduced my insulin needs significantly over the last months. Afraid I am a little more insulin resistant than you after 35 years and am jealous. My lowest ratio throughout the day is 2:1. Helps if you record your pre-driving BG every time. You need to avoid DVLC getting involved. Please record a BG before every meal or what do you base your QA and BI on? Very happy to see your results are so good. Reminder to myself....Keep up the exercise. Regards Garry

Nov 7, 2014 marke 686 posts	Topic: Site Development / Forum search yes you can, it already exists Look under the forum name and the number of posts, the next line starts 'Search the DAFNE Online Forums'. It does what it says on the tin

Nov 7, 2014 alanG 11 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / LOW INSULIN INTAKE I attach a few days recent diary, which are fairly typical of my lifestyle pattern. I have had diabetes for 18 months, and went on a DAFNE course about 6 months ago. Using the tools from that, I have ended up taking 2 BI units in the morning, 10 units in the evening. As I am reasonably active, golf, garden, exercise bike, and proper bike - weather acceptable, and I am trying to lose some weight, I have determined that if I have low carb breakfast and lunch, I can maintain good blood glucose levels without any QA insulin at all. If I do have a more substantial breakfast or lunch, I take QA insulin at a ratio of 0.5:1. We eat our main meal around 5 - 6 pm. I have been using a ratio of 0.75:1, which compensates for "grazing" in the evening. As winter is now setting in I have been on the exercise bike in the evening rather than watching crummy tv, and have now dropped the evening ratio to 0.5. My blood glucose levels are good, including a long-term level around 42-44 over the last 12 months. I have had occasion where I am out and about, and may have some reasonable carb intake without insulin correction - bacon sandwich while out shopping, couple of beers and a few crisps after a meeting, but when I check my sugar levels later there is no significant impact. I am clearly confused (but happy) at my low insulin requirements, and wonder if other members have a similar experience, which would settle me down a little. I also wonder if I am still producing some insulin that is supplementing my injections, although I recognise that any "honeymoon" period should have ended by now.

Nov 7, 2014 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: General Discussion / INSULIN SENSITIVITY I am 2.5 years after diagnosis and use tiny amounts of insulin. I have had a pump for a year due to sensitivity. On MDI QA+BI I averaged 15units/day! On the pump (after a very recent increase in insulin need) I now average 4.5units/day total insulin...tiny amounts. I've had tests that show I do still produce some insulin but small amounts which are sporadically released. Am not classed as honeymooning as have a relatively rare form and not your 'typical' diabetes. My endo said that honeymooning would last a year at the most.

Nov 7, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Swollen ankles I've noticed recently that my feet/ankles are sometimes swollen at the end of the day and am wondering if there's anything extra I need to be doing other than normal foot checks and usual advice like putting your feet up etc? I'm guessing there's nothing to be done to help the condition itself other than controlling glucose levels.

Nov 7, 2014 BeccyB 50 posts	Topic: Site Development / Forum search Could we have a search function on the forums? Would be useful to check if someone has already asked a similar question. Maybe just a keyword search so you could see all the posts about a subject, like 'pumps' or 'neuropathy' A massive thanks to those of you that keep this site running and developing, it's such a valuable resource x

Nov 7, 2014 alanG 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / INSULIN SENSITIVITY I attach a few days recent diary, which are fairly typical of my lifestyle pattern. I have had diabetes for 18 months, and went on a DAFNE course about 6 months ago. Using the tools from that, I have ended up taking 2 BI units in the morning, 10 units in the evening. As I am reasonably active, golf, garden, exercise bike, and proper bike - weather acceptable, and I am trying to lose some weight, I have determined that if I have low carb breakfast and lunch, I can maintain good blood glucose levels without any QA insulin at all. If I do have a more substantial breakfast or lunch, I take QA insulin at a ratio of 0.5:1. We eat our main meal around 5 - 6 pm. I have been using a ratio of 0.75:1, which compensates for "grazing" in the evening. As winter is now setting in I have been on the exercise bike in the evening rather than watching crummy tv, and have now dropped the evening ratio to 0.5. My blood glucose levels are good, including a long-term level around 42-44 over the last 12 months. I have had occasion where I am out and about, and may have some reasonable carb intake without insulin correction - bacon sandwich while out shopping, couple of beers and a few crisps after a meeting, but when I check my sugar levels later there is no significant impact. I am clearly confused (but happy) at my low insulin requirements, and wonder if other members have a similar experience, which would settle me down a little. I also wonder if I am still producing some insulin that is supplementing my injections, although I recognise that any "honeymoon" period should have ended by now.

Nov 6, 2014 sarahg 29 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) I have found this kit such a great help, for me the devices we have had over the years has always changed, and on the most part improved our care, from glass syringes to plastic ones and urine testing to blood montering. This kit is allowing more help, when at the gym and wanting to check while on the cross trainer, or in a meeting and wanting a quick check . However the best thing is tthe indication the direction your glucose level is going it is by far the best improvement to my control. As for accuracy, all equipment has a tolerances ,I have found the new kit to read slightly lower than my traditional kit, I am like most users i am testing traditionally for driving and before bed, but my fingers are really enjoying the break for the pre meal times and pre and post gym checks. I hope that over time the problems that people have had with new kit will be ironed out.