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Jul 28, 2014

tommo 7 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon

dmc_katana said:
What is your blood sugar at 3am. If that is fine it probably is dawn phenomenon

Thanks for your reply and help. My last 3.00 am test was 16.3 and this was after I had increased my insulatard by 10% from 4 to 4 1/2. It was 16.3 when I woke up at 6.00 but by 6.45 had increased to 19.0. I'm now getting very worried by this and hope to see my DAFNE Educator at the 'drop-in' clinic tomorrow.
Thanks again
Tommo

Jul 28, 2014

tommo 7 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon

Hi Warwick. I adjusted my insulin by 10% last night, when my reading was 10.9. I also took a 3.00 am reading - 16.3. It was the same when I woke up at 6.00 but by 6.45 it had risen to 19.0! I daren't increase by too much as I only take 4 units of insulatard so it was 4 1/2 last night. I used to be on 5 units but my DAFNE Educator suggested reducuing to 4 because I was getting massive hypos of 1.7 and 1.8 (ironically whilst I was on my DAFNE course!) I am now getting worried so hope to see someone at our drop-in clinic tomorrow. Thanks for you help and advice.
Tommo

Jul 28, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight

Hows your hba1c, have you done dafne yet it helps I would quit the diet pills sounds like they are not working for you, you should speak to a dietician at your diabetic clinic and looking at increasing your exercise, it doesn't need to be much try swimming because the water will support your weight or try a run/walk training schedule, try Parkrun its inclusive to all so anyone can give it a try, you dont have to run to start you could try walking to start but remember to adjust your insulin to start any exercise

Jul 26, 2014

Dinah 4 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Forgot BI today

Many thanks Marke Very Happy

Jul 26, 2014

dmc_katana 2 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon

What is your blood sugar at 3am. If that is fine it probably is dawn phenomenon

Jul 25, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

Hi Helen,

Yes all my colleagues know that I am diabetic and they know that when I am low I need to go and treat my low, but for most of them I still need to explain the best treatments for hypos.

Jul 25, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

HI Alan,

I don't think the food causes type one diabetic, I think it is more effecting type two.

Jul 25, 2014

marke 686 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Forgot BI today

Hi, I would do what you have done. Your BG will obviously go higher but it won't cause any long term damage and better to be high for a day than have a serious hypo by trying to do a BI injection now. We all forget injections from time to time, I forgot my BI earlier but fortunately it was only for 30mins. I have forgot QA doses in the past, just have to spend time getting my BG back under control when that happens.

Jul 25, 2014

Dinah 4 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Forgot BI today

Hi

I just found out that I hadn't taken my Lantus insulin this morning. I take it once a day, first thing. I expected my BG to be under 7.0 when I tested earlier but found it was 12.1. The only reason I could think of was the BI and I checked my pen lid that informed me it was 33.50mins since my last BI injection. I am nervous about taking any BI dose now (7.45pm) as it's effects will run into the next day. I have corrected my BG by adding 2units to a recent QA injection before a meal and can continue to do this before bedtime.

Any advice or suggestions?

Many thanks

Dinah

Jul 25, 2014

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

HelenP said:
Hi, also a secondary teacher. After a particularly stressful morning and an extra playground duty I realised I was going low and sent my nerdiest kid to the canteen to get an ANZAC biscuit (very sweet...great for hypos) only to have her come back with an admonition from the canteen convener saying I was not allowed to have one as I was a diabetic. Second message to the office..."get me an ANZAC biscuit or an ambulance". Problem solved.

Helen

Does everyone know your diabetic? Its normal for most colleagues to have an idea, but the dinner lady?...seems strange.... Very Happy

Jul 25, 2014

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

HelenP said:
Hi, also a secondary teacher. After a particularly stressful morning and an extra playground duty I realised I was going low and sent my nerdiest kid to the canteen to get an ANZAC biscuit (very sweet...great for hypos) only to have her come back with an admonition from the canteen convener saying I was not allowed to have one as I was a diabetic. Second message to the office..."get me an ANZAC biscuit or an ambulance". Problem solved.

Helen

Does everyone know your diabetic? Its normal for most colleagues to have an idea, but the dinner lady?...seems strange....

Jul 25, 2014

Warwick 428 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon

Hi Tommo,

Very likely DP. Hot weather usually (but not always) leads to faster processing of insulin, leading to hypos so it probably isn't that, although there are always exceptions.

You could try increasing you basal insulin to compensate, but you do need to be careful of overnight hypos earlier in the night if you do that. Follow the DAFNE golden rules and only increase by 10%, or one to two units and monitor for a few days before increasing further.

Jul 25, 2014

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

I was diagnosed at the age of 24 - a year after I got married (51 years ago). I found out a few years later, that my parents thought my diabetes was the result of my wife's cooking!

Jul 25, 2014

tommo 7 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon

All this week my blood readings before breakfast, which is shortly after I wake up, have been ranging from 14.8 to 16.5 Is this the so-called Dawn Phenomenon or is it down to the very hot weather. Normally I wake to readings of 4.5 to 8.9. It is worrying but more to my wife than to me at present. My night time insulin is 4 units of Insulatard. I should be grateful for any advise anyone can offer please.

Jul 25, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

Strong message Laughing

Jul 25, 2014

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

Hi, also a secondary teacher. After a particularly stressful morning and an extra playground duty I realised I was going low and sent my nerdiest kid to the canteen to get an ANZAC biscuit (very sweet...great for hypos) only to have her come back with an admonition from the canteen convener saying I was not allowed to have one as I was a diabetic. Second message to the office..."get me an ANZAC biscuit or an ambulance". Problem solved.

Helen

Jul 24, 2014

GWM 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Blood glucose animation using protective lancet caps

Hi Marke,

I kept having those lancet caps left rolling around & wondered if they could be put to work in some way.

Where did I find the time? I'm doing an MA in Drawing on the application of drawing for communication of scientific & medical concepts, particularly around diabetes. The animation took a little over a week to do & I am now going to remake an improved, hopefully smoother version. . .

Thanks for your help,

Gareth

Jul 23, 2014

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Blood glucose animation using protective lancet caps

Hi, I changed your post so the link can be clicked. My initial comment is where did you get the time to do it Crying or Very sad

It's very good and a different approach, although I'm not sure people would realise they were lancet caps unless you told us

Jul 23, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics

Thanks Vickyp. Yes, sometimes when I have hypos and start eating sugary food especially at work, I need to explain to other teachers the reason behind this...It is annoying.

I also used to have more hypos but since I attended the DAFNE program, my levels got better Smile

Jul 22, 2014

GWM 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Blood glucose animation using protective lancet caps

Hi,

I have made a short animation about blood glucose control using the round protective lancet caps from blood tests amassed over several years. You can see the movie by following the link below.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/97278293@N03/14513951500/in/photostream/

I am in the process of remaking the video & would appreciate any feedback.

Do you think this sort or animation could be helpful in helping people learn about blood glucose control. Would it have helped you? How could it be improved? Or any other comments. . .

Thanks,

Gareth

Jul 22, 2014

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Nutrition Scales

The carbs and cals app is excellent - I have it on my iPhone 4S. It's not perfect though - unless you regularly download the images (I don't, as I have memory issues - mainly the phone!) it can be problematic when you don't have Wi-Fi or 3G available at the time you want to use it. When you do have Wi-Fi / 3G, the app has an annoying habit of updating ("this may take a few minutes") before it lets you in. Although it usually only takes a few seconds it can be frustrating if you want to eat NOW! That said, I still wouldn't be without it.

Stew

Jul 22, 2014

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Nutrition Scales

The carbs and cals app is excellent - I have it on my iPhone 4S. It's not perfect though - unless you regularly download the images (I don't, as I have memory issues - mainly the phone!) it can be problematic when you don't have Wi-Fi or 3G available at the time you want to use it. When you do have Wi-Fi / 3G, the app has an annoying habit of updating ("this may take a few minutes") before it lets you in. Although it usually only takes a few seconds it can be frustrating if you want to eat NOW! That said, I still wouldn't be without it.

Stew

Jul 21, 2014

Gerryvbc 3 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Nutrition Scales

Thanks everyone, I have ordered a set of scales.

I understand that the Carbs/Cals booklet is available as an App. I've resisted getting a smart phone up to now, but that might just tip the balance if you'll excuse the pun!

Jul 28, 2014 tommo 7 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon dmc_katana said: What is your blood sugar at 3am. If that is fine it probably is dawn phenomenon Thanks for your reply and help. My last 3.00 am test was 16.3 and this was after I had increased my insulatard by 10% from 4 to 4 1/2. It was 16.3 when I woke up at 6.00 but by 6.45 had increased to 19.0. I'm now getting very worried by this and hope to see my DAFNE Educator at the 'drop-in' clinic tomorrow. Thanks again Tommo

Jul 28, 2014 tommo 7 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon Hi Warwick. I adjusted my insulin by 10% last night, when my reading was 10.9. I also took a 3.00 am reading - 16.3. It was the same when I woke up at 6.00 but by 6.45 it had risen to 19.0! I daren't increase by too much as I only take 4 units of insulatard so it was 4 1/2 last night. I used to be on 5 units but my DAFNE Educator suggested reducuing to 4 because I was getting massive hypos of 1.7 and 1.8 (ironically whilst I was on my DAFNE course!) I am now getting worried so hope to see someone at our drop-in clinic tomorrow. Thanks for you help and advice. Tommo

Jul 28, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Hows your hba1c, have you done dafne yet it helps I would quit the diet pills sounds like they are not working for you, you should speak to a dietician at your diabetic clinic and looking at increasing your exercise, it doesn't need to be much try swimming because the water will support your weight or try a run/walk training schedule, try Parkrun its inclusive to all so anyone can give it a try, you dont have to run to start you could try walking to start but remember to adjust your insulin to start any exercise

Jul 26, 2014 Dinah 4 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Forgot BI today Many thanks Marke

Jul 26, 2014 dmc_katana 2 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon What is your blood sugar at 3am. If that is fine it probably is dawn phenomenon

Jul 25, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics Hi Helen, Yes all my colleagues know that I am diabetic and they know that when I am low I need to go and treat my low, but for most of them I still need to explain the best treatments for hypos.

Jul 25, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics HI Alan, I don't think the food causes type one diabetic, I think it is more effecting type two.

Jul 25, 2014 marke 686 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Forgot BI today Hi, I would do what you have done. Your BG will obviously go higher but it won't cause any long term damage and better to be high for a day than have a serious hypo by trying to do a BI injection now. We all forget injections from time to time, I forgot my BI earlier but fortunately it was only for 30mins. I have forgot QA doses in the past, just have to spend time getting my BG back under control when that happens.

Jul 25, 2014 Dinah 4 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Forgot BI today Hi I just found out that I hadn't taken my Lantus insulin this morning. I take it once a day, first thing. I expected my BG to be under 7.0 when I tested earlier but found it was 12.1. The only reason I could think of was the BI and I checked my pen lid that informed me it was 33.50mins since my last BI injection. I am nervous about taking any BI dose now (7.45pm) as it's effects will run into the next day. I have corrected my BG by adding 2units to a recent QA injection before a meal and can continue to do this before bedtime. Any advice or suggestions? Many thanks Dinah

Jul 25, 2014 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics HelenP said: Hi, also a secondary teacher. After a particularly stressful morning and an extra playground duty I realised I was going low and sent my nerdiest kid to the canteen to get an ANZAC biscuit (very sweet...great for hypos) only to have her come back with an admonition from the canteen convener saying I was not allowed to have one as I was a diabetic. Second message to the office..."get me an ANZAC biscuit or an ambulance". Problem solved. Helen Does everyone know your diabetic? Its normal for most colleagues to have an idea, but the dinner lady?...seems strange....

Jul 25, 2014 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics HelenP said: Hi, also a secondary teacher. After a particularly stressful morning and an extra playground duty I realised I was going low and sent my nerdiest kid to the canteen to get an ANZAC biscuit (very sweet...great for hypos) only to have her come back with an admonition from the canteen convener saying I was not allowed to have one as I was a diabetic. Second message to the office..."get me an ANZAC biscuit or an ambulance". Problem solved. Helen Does everyone know your diabetic? Its normal for most colleagues to have an idea, but the dinner lady?...seems strange....

Jul 25, 2014 Warwick 428 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon Hi Tommo, Very likely DP. Hot weather usually (but not always) leads to faster processing of insulin, leading to hypos so it probably isn't that, although there are always exceptions. You could try increasing you basal insulin to compensate, but you do need to be careful of overnight hypos earlier in the night if you do that. Follow the DAFNE golden rules and only increase by 10%, or one to two units and monitor for a few days before increasing further.

Jul 25, 2014 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics I was diagnosed at the age of 24 - a year after I got married (51 years ago). I found out a few years later, that my parents thought my diabetes was the result of my wife's cooking!

Jul 25, 2014 tommo 7 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dawn Phenomenon All this week my blood readings before breakfast, which is shortly after I wake up, have been ranging from 14.8 to 16.5 Is this the so-called Dawn Phenomenon or is it down to the very hot weather. Normally I wake to readings of 4.5 to 8.9. It is worrying but more to my wife than to me at present. My night time insulin is 4 units of Insulatard. I should be grateful for any advise anyone can offer please.

Jul 25, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics Strong message

Jul 25, 2014 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics Hi, also a secondary teacher. After a particularly stressful morning and an extra playground duty I realised I was going low and sent my nerdiest kid to the canteen to get an ANZAC biscuit (very sweet...great for hypos) only to have her come back with an admonition from the canteen convener saying I was not allowed to have one as I was a diabetic. Second message to the office..."get me an ANZAC biscuit or an ambulance". Problem solved. Helen

Jul 24, 2014 GWM 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Blood glucose animation using protective lancet caps Hi Marke, I kept having those lancet caps left rolling around & wondered if they could be put to work in some way. Where did I find the time? I'm doing an MA in Drawing on the application of drawing for communication of scientific & medical concepts, particularly around diabetes. The animation took a little over a week to do & I am now going to remake an improved, hopefully smoother version. . . Thanks for your help, Gareth

Jul 23, 2014 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Blood glucose animation using protective lancet caps Hi, I changed your post so the link can be clicked. My initial comment is where did you get the time to do it It's very good and a different approach, although I'm not sure people would realise they were lancet caps unless you told us

Jul 23, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Non Diabetics Thanks Vickyp. Yes, sometimes when I have hypos and start eating sugary food especially at work, I need to explain to other teachers the reason behind this...It is annoying. I also used to have more hypos but since I attended the DAFNE program, my levels got better

Jul 22, 2014 GWM 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Blood glucose animation using protective lancet caps Hi, I have made a short animation about blood glucose control using the round protective lancet caps from blood tests amassed over several years. You can see the movie by following the link below. https://www.flickr.com/photos/97278293@N03/14513951500/in/photostream/ I am in the process of remaking the video & would appreciate any feedback. Do you think this sort or animation could be helpful in helping people learn about blood glucose control. Would it have helped you? How could it be improved? Or any other comments. . . Thanks, Gareth

Jul 22, 2014 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Nutrition Scales The carbs and cals app is excellent - I have it on my iPhone 4S. It's not perfect though - unless you regularly download the images (I don't, as I have memory issues - mainly the phone!) it can be problematic when you don't have Wi-Fi or 3G available at the time you want to use it. When you do have Wi-Fi / 3G, the app has an annoying habit of updating ("this may take a few minutes") before it lets you in. Although it usually only takes a few seconds it can be frustrating if you want to eat NOW! That said, I still wouldn't be without it. Stew

Jul 22, 2014 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Nutrition Scales The carbs and cals app is excellent - I have it on my iPhone 4S. It's not perfect though - unless you regularly download the images (I don't, as I have memory issues - mainly the phone!) it can be problematic when you don't have Wi-Fi or 3G available at the time you want to use it. When you do have Wi-Fi / 3G, the app has an annoying habit of updating ("this may take a few minutes") before it lets you in. Although it usually only takes a few seconds it can be frustrating if you want to eat NOW! That said, I still wouldn't be without it. Stew

Jul 21, 2014 Gerryvbc 3 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Nutrition Scales Thanks everyone, I have ordered a set of scales. I understand that the Carbs/Cals booklet is available as an App. I've resisted getting a smart phone up to now, but that might just tip the balance if you'll excuse the pun!