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Aug 29, 2014

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BGs - lots of drops here

I haven't uploaded readings for a long time now, but just thought I would post yesterdays for a laugh...... Very Happy

Aug 29, 2014

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

When I was injecting, between 30 minutes and an hour usually seen me OK, most of the time, but then there were some times were it just didn't work.........

I only really found the need to split with pizzas etc, Indians and Chinese never really needed it, as long as I got my insulin in about 30-45 minutes before hand I was OK.......

but as we all know, you need to ascertain your own personal strategy for foods like these..... Very Happy

Aug 29, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

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

Hi,

I think for these kind of food you might need to adjust your QA insulin rather than the BI. Some Indian's curries/ sauces are high in sugar. I am usually high after an Indian meal such as the butter chicken.

Aug 28, 2014

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BGs - lots of drops here

You may want to monitor your BGs for another week or so before you decide

- not quite a week yet but here we go with a few more BGs

Aug 28, 2014

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

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

Pizza, chinese, indian.... when eating any of these who splits doses & how long after starting to eat do you do the 2nd dose?

I asked who because I know we're all different.

Aug 28, 2014

alturn 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss

Thanks for info.

I was aware of the "30 day" rule, but my case was slightly different in that the insulin would have warmed up to some extent then been chilled again before use. Suppose its similar to the labels on food that say it mustn't be refrozen after thawing out.

Aug 28, 2014

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss

Previous post about broken pens, I asked about carrying spare cartridges, someone said that Insulin as long as it doesn't get too hot or cold can be out of the fridge for 30 days, I have had a spare and one in my pen for days at room temp (I always worry when in hot countries about this).

Aug 28, 2014

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss

If the door was shut ,and the room was at normal temperature I would think that your insulin would be fine.A fridge will usually stay cool for hours. I have carried a pen in my pocket for a day before now with no bad effects. If the insulin is still showing as clear in the syringe you should be fine

Aug 28, 2014

alturn 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss

Due to a power loss when away, my insulin (Novarapid & Levemir) were left in the fridge with no power for up to 24 hrs. Door wasn't opened during this time. I've since just left in the fridge to cool down again. Unsure how hot the kitchen was (North East Scotland so not extreme) but over 60F.

Anyone think if this insulin may have been affected by this warming up?

Thanks.

Aug 27, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

Hi,

Grapes are high in sugar but low in carbs and I try to avoid eating them but when I do I inject QA accordingly. I think it is a good idea to refer to DAFNE carbs counting booklet and check the grapes to see how much QA you need.

Aug 27, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Low Carb Cookbooks

Hi,

I'm also following low carbs diet and finding it just great as I inject less insulin. I started this five months ago and lost 7kg, even though my weight was always within the standard, but i feel healthier. Smile

Aug 27, 2014

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / totally lost with nutritional info

If you use the per 100g section, you need to weigh the portion you have then calculate the amount of carbs in your portion, then the amount of insulin depending on you ratios at that time of day. Personally, if it gives individual (such as a slice of bread) I use that.
I also use the carbsandcals app when out and about to aid carb counting/guessing. I also use at home if I haven't weighed the food e.g jacket potato!
Am sure no one gets it right 100% of the time, we can only do our best and diabetes plays it own game so what you do for a specific food one day may not be the same the next time you eat that food.
Don't beat yourself up when it goes wrong tho! Smile

Aug 27, 2014

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dvla insulin pump

I didn't tell them when changed to a pump from MDI last year...the rules for driving 'under influence of insulin' are the same.
The form doesn't give option for insulin pump anyway, just insulin injection.

Aug 27, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dvla insulin pump

Dvla know I am diabetic but I have recently gone onto a pump do I need to tell them?

Aug 27, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / sports massage for pump user

Hi I have recently started pumping and I am going for a sports massage to help with sports injuries, will my blood glucose go up or down? will I need a temp basil? or does it just vary from person to person?

Aug 27, 2014

wigworld 19 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens

Insulin should be OK at room temperature for 30 days. I've never had a problem with my Novopen not working - my problem is forgetting to take it out with me! Confused

Aug 27, 2014

wigworld 19 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens

Insulin should be OK at room temperature for 30 days. I've never had a problem with my Novopen not working - my problem is forgetting to take it out with me! Confused

Aug 27, 2014

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / totally lost with nutritional info

You can use both but it's easier to go for the individual portion calculations. You can work out how much carbohydrate you will consume whether its a biscuit or slice of bread or a banana When I did my Daphne course they got us to try different ratios to see how we got on. Would suggest a 1-1 ratio to start and see how that works. My personal settings now are
Breakfast 2-1 2 units per 1o gms carbohydrate 3 portions- 30 gms - 6units
Lunch 1-1 1 " " " 4 portions - 40 gms - 4 units
Evening 1.5-1 1.5 " " " 6 portions - 60 gms - 9 units
Things like pasta, rice ect will usually give you the value per 100gms you just decide how much you want and divide the weight by carbs. same with things like potato, It takes getting used to but don't panic if you get it wrong occasionally we all do.
When out for a meal things like a potato the size of a small egg will count as roughly1 portion or 10 gms carb - 6 chips are about the same, a medium slice of bread.roughly just over 10 gms or 1 portion burger bap roughly 20 gms or 2 portions As a beginner its best to stay away from the sweet stuff until you get a bit more practiced at calculation what you're eating.
Hope that's been of some help and just don't panic it will work after a while. You will have to experiment a little but you will get there.

Aug 27, 2014

eeefa91 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / totally lost with nutritional info

Hi I just graduated Dafne and I was.wondering could someone please explain how I estimate how much insulin to give in relation to looking at the per 100g section of a pack? Compared to e.g. per slice of bread/per biscuit. Which do I look at? Per 100g or the individual if its there?
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Aug 26, 2014

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens

I've had this, but I've also had a cartridge fail, the plunger went down, but I knew none (or very little) insulin had gone in as the rest had come out the sides of the cartridge due to a small crack.

I too wasn't prepared, was working in London, living in Nottingham, had to go all day at work with little or no insulin and use a new cartridge when got home. I only keep a spare cartridge with me on a daily basis if I'm nearly out as I don't want them out of the fridge too long.

Do other people carry spares? Is it ok out of the fridge? Suppose it must be, once in my pen its out for a few days.

Aug 26, 2014

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jelly Babies

Gluco juice from Boots or from Amazon works very well. Each 60ml bottle contains 15 gms carb and being liquid are absorbed very quickly. I always carry a couple when out and about. Advantage is you can accurately count how much you have taken carbwise.

Aug 26, 2014

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally

Grapes, otherwise known as sugar bombs. Have a passion for grapes and will always get a high B/S read later in the day if I go mad.
Most fruit contains Fructose (another form of glucose) and will have an effect on readings. As fruit ripens it naturally contains more to produce the sweetness. Having said that I don't think you need to worry overmuch. Most dietary carb calculations are based on food which are fit to eat and therefore ripe.
Black are best and sweeter.

Aug 26, 2014

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BGs - lots of drops here

Thanks Warwick Very Happy

.

Please watch this space for more diary sharing Very Happy

Aug 29, 2014 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BGs - lots of drops here I haven't uploaded readings for a long time now, but just thought I would post yesterdays for a laugh......

Aug 29, 2014 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian.... When I was injecting, between 30 minutes and an hour usually seen me OK, most of the time, but then there were some times were it just didn't work......... I only really found the need to split with pizzas etc, Indians and Chinese never really needed it, as long as I got my insulin in about 30-45 minutes before hand I was OK....... but as we all know, you need to ascertain your own personal strategy for foods like these.....

Aug 29, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian.... Hi, I think for these kind of food you might need to adjust your QA insulin rather than the BI. Some Indian's curries/ sauces are high in sugar. I am usually high after an Indian meal such as the butter chicken.

Aug 28, 2014 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BGs - lots of drops here You may want to monitor your BGs for another week or so before you decide - not quite a week yet but here we go with a few more BGs

Aug 28, 2014 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pizza, chinese, indian.... Pizza, chinese, indian.... when eating any of these who splits doses & how long after starting to eat do you do the 2nd dose? I asked who because I know we're all different.

Aug 28, 2014 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss Thanks for info. I was aware of the "30 day" rule, but my case was slightly different in that the insulin would have warmed up to some extent then been chilled again before use. Suppose its similar to the labels on food that say it mustn't be refrozen after thawing out.

Aug 28, 2014 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss Previous post about broken pens, I asked about carrying spare cartridges, someone said that Insulin as long as it doesn't get too hot or cold can be out of the fridge for 30 days, I have had a spare and one in my pen for days at room temp (I always worry when in hot countries about this).

Aug 28, 2014 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss If the door was shut ,and the room was at normal temperature I would think that your insulin would be fine.A fridge will usually stay cool for hours. I have carried a pen in my pocket for a day before now with no bad effects. If the insulin is still showing as clear in the syringe you should be fine

Aug 28, 2014 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin and power loss Due to a power loss when away, my insulin (Novarapid & Levemir) were left in the fridge with no power for up to 24 hrs. Door wasn't opened during this time. I've since just left in the fridge to cool down again. Unsure how hot the kitchen was (North East Scotland so not extreme) but over 60F. Anyone think if this insulin may have been affected by this warming up? Thanks.

Aug 27, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally Hi, Grapes are high in sugar but low in carbs and I try to avoid eating them but when I do I inject QA accordingly. I think it is a good idea to refer to DAFNE carbs counting booklet and check the grapes to see how much QA you need.

Aug 27, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Low Carb Cookbooks Hi, I'm also following low carbs diet and finding it just great as I inject less insulin. I started this five months ago and lost 7kg, even though my weight was always within the standard, but i feel healthier.

Aug 27, 2014 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / totally lost with nutritional info If you use the per 100g section, you need to weigh the portion you have then calculate the amount of carbs in your portion, then the amount of insulin depending on you ratios at that time of day. Personally, if it gives individual (such as a slice of bread) I use that. I also use the carbsandcals app when out and about to aid carb counting/guessing. I also use at home if I haven't weighed the food e.g jacket potato! Am sure no one gets it right 100% of the time, we can only do our best and diabetes plays it own game so what you do for a specific food one day may not be the same the next time you eat that food. Don't beat yourself up when it goes wrong tho!

Aug 27, 2014 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dvla insulin pump I didn't tell them when changed to a pump from MDI last year...the rules for driving 'under influence of insulin' are the same. The form doesn't give option for insulin pump anyway, just insulin injection.

Aug 27, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dvla insulin pump Dvla know I am diabetic but I have recently gone onto a pump do I need to tell them?

Aug 27, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / sports massage for pump user Hi I have recently started pumping and I am going for a sports massage to help with sports injuries, will my blood glucose go up or down? will I need a temp basil? or does it just vary from person to person?

Aug 27, 2014 wigworld 19 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens Insulin should be OK at room temperature for 30 days. I've never had a problem with my Novopen not working - my problem is forgetting to take it out with me!

Aug 27, 2014 wigworld 19 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens Insulin should be OK at room temperature for 30 days. I've never had a problem with my Novopen not working - my problem is forgetting to take it out with me!

Aug 27, 2014 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / totally lost with nutritional info You can use both but it's easier to go for the individual portion calculations. You can work out how much carbohydrate you will consume whether its a biscuit or slice of bread or a banana When I did my Daphne course they got us to try different ratios to see how we got on. Would suggest a 1-1 ratio to start and see how that works. My personal settings now are Breakfast 2-1 2 units per 1o gms carbohydrate 3 portions- 30 gms - 6units Lunch 1-1 1 " " " 4 portions - 40 gms - 4 units Evening 1.5-1 1.5 " " " 6 portions - 60 gms - 9 units Things like pasta, rice ect will usually give you the value per 100gms you just decide how much you want and divide the weight by carbs. same with things like potato, It takes getting used to but don't panic if you get it wrong occasionally we all do. When out for a meal things like a potato the size of a small egg will count as roughly1 portion or 10 gms carb - 6 chips are about the same, a medium slice of bread.roughly just over 10 gms or 1 portion burger bap roughly 20 gms or 2 portions As a beginner its best to stay away from the sweet stuff until you get a bit more practiced at calculation what you're eating. Hope that's been of some help and just don't panic it will work after a while. You will have to experiment a little but you will get there.

Aug 27, 2014 eeefa91 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / totally lost with nutritional info Hi I just graduated Dafne and I was.wondering could someone please explain how I estimate how much insulin to give in relation to looking at the per 100g section of a pack? Compared to e.g. per slice of bread/per biscuit. Which do I look at? Per 100g or the individual if its there? ðŸ˜ž

Aug 26, 2014 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Novopens I've had this, but I've also had a cartridge fail, the plunger went down, but I knew none (or very little) insulin had gone in as the rest had come out the sides of the cartridge due to a small crack. I too wasn't prepared, was working in London, living in Nottingham, had to go all day at work with little or no insulin and use a new cartridge when got home. I only keep a spare cartridge with me on a daily basis if I'm nearly out as I don't want them out of the fridge too long. Do other people carry spares? Is it ok out of the fridge? Suppose it must be, once in my pen its out for a few days.

Aug 26, 2014 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jelly Babies Gluco juice from Boots or from Amazon works very well. Each 60ml bottle contains 15 gms carb and being liquid are absorbed very quickly. I always carry a couple when out and about. Advantage is you can accurately count how much you have taken carbwise.

Aug 26, 2014 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Grapes/fruit generally Grapes, otherwise known as sugar bombs. Have a passion for grapes and will always get a high B/S read later in the day if I go mad. Most fruit contains Fructose (another form of glucose) and will have an effect on readings. As fruit ripens it naturally contains more to produce the sweetness. Having said that I don't think you need to worry overmuch. Most dietary carb calculations are based on food which are fit to eat and therefore ripe. Black are best and sweeter.

Aug 26, 2014 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BGs - lots of drops here Thanks Warwick . Please watch this space for more diary sharing