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Nov 17, 2014

Warwick 428 posts

I tend to have a rubbish night's sleep if I have an overnight hypo. I feel quite wretched in the morning.

Nov 17, 2014

GWM 10 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / The Art of Diabetes Biomedical Science.

Hi,

I am artist with T1DM looking to make artworks in response to diabetic biomedical science and I am looking for a HCP institution to collaborate with me on the project.

You can see examples of my work on my website where there is short animation I have made about diabetes, blood tests and carbohydrate counting using the round protective lancet caps from blood test kits amassed over several years of tests.

Animation: http://garethwmorgan.com/?page_id=1669

There is also an outline of my artworks in response to diabetic biomedical science proposal. If you'd like to help me on this or have an any suggestions how I can get the project up and running please let me know.

Many thanks,
Gareth

Nov 17, 2014

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG diary help please (2) (mum2westiesGill diary)

Some more of my 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

Nov 16, 2014

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pumps

I started on Omnipod last week after >40 years of injections. Still learning about it and adjusting basal and bolus levels but initial feedback is very positive. I've seen a 30% decrease in insulin usage (TDD), so that will counter some of the additional costs, and having to dispose of any unused insulin every 3 days when the pod is changed. On that subject I expect to reduce the amount I fill the pod with, once I have a clearer idea of amount I'm using in 3 days.

The only problems I'd mention are:

integral meter in PDM uses original Abbott Freestyle (not Lite) strips. As far as I can see it's no longer possible to buy a standalone meter that uses these strips, so any fallback (which was advised in my training) requires carrying another meter and strips
no means of recording correction carbs due to hypo
no means of adding text comments to any entries. As a result I'm still using dafneonline app to record bolus, BS and carb data with comments
no access to data stored in PDM except through provided PC software and pdf format export

Is it worth having? Yes so far. The real test will be with HBA1c readings and improved hypo awareness in future.

Nov 16, 2014

Peter 109 posts

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

Maybe we need to start a campaign to make personal data available in useable formats? I just started with an OmniPod last week and one complaint I have so far is that their fancy software which displays the data on a PC will only export to pdf. Whilst their graphs and reports are pretty good, the other thing you can easily do is to record comments about what's been eaten, what exercise taken etc. I'm still doing that in the dafneonline app, but am struggling to combine that data which can be exported in csv format, with the pdf from the pump.

To my mind the data gathered by these devices belongs to the user not the manufacturer and should therefore be made readily available outside of their applications.

Nov 14, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Sleep

I have had problems with high and low blood glucose, can this cause problems with sleep even hours after correction?

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 17, 2014 Warwick 428 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Sleep I tend to have a rubbish night's sleep if I have an overnight hypo. I feel quite wretched in the morning.

Nov 17, 2014 GWM 10 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / The Art of Diabetes Biomedical Science. Hi, I am artist with T1DM looking to make artworks in response to diabetic biomedical science and I am looking for a HCP institution to collaborate with me on the project. You can see examples of my work on my website where there is short animation I have made about diabetes, blood tests and carbohydrate counting using the round protective lancet caps from blood test kits amassed over several years of tests. Animation: http://garethwmorgan.com/?page_id=1669 There is also an outline of my artworks in response to diabetic biomedical science proposal. If you'd like to help me on this or have an any suggestions how I can get the project up and running please let me know. Many thanks, Gareth

Nov 17, 2014 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG diary help please (2) (mum2westiesGill diary) Some more of my 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

Nov 16, 2014 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pumps I started on Omnipod last week after >40 years of injections. Still learning about it and adjusting basal and bolus levels but initial feedback is very positive. I've seen a 30% decrease in insulin usage (TDD), so that will counter some of the additional costs, and having to dispose of any unused insulin every 3 days when the pod is changed. On that subject I expect to reduce the amount I fill the pod with, once I have a clearer idea of amount I'm using in 3 days. The only problems I'd mention are: integral meter in PDM uses original Abbott Freestyle (not Lite) strips. As far as I can see it's no longer possible to buy a standalone meter that uses these strips, so any fallback (which was advised in my training) requires carrying another meter and strips no means of recording correction carbs due to hypo no means of adding text comments to any entries. As a result I'm still using dafneonline app to record bolus, BS and carb data with comments no access to data stored in PDM except through provided PC software and pdf format export Is it worth having? Yes so far. The real test will be with HBA1c readings and improved hypo awareness in future.

Nov 16, 2014 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Maybe we need to start a campaign to make personal data available in useable formats? I just started with an OmniPod last week and one complaint I have so far is that their fancy software which displays the data on a PC will only export to pdf. Whilst their graphs and reports are pretty good, the other thing you can easily do is to record comments about what's been eaten, what exercise taken etc. I'm still doing that in the dafneonline app, but am struggling to combine that data which can be exported in csv format, with the pdf from the pump. To my mind the data gathered by these devices belongs to the user not the manufacturer and should therefore be made readily available outside of their applications.

Nov 14, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Sleep I have had problems with high and low blood glucose, can this cause problems with sleep even hours after correction?

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