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Jun 7, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Weight

Hi again,

I also forgot to mention it is always best to check with your doctor and educator.

Jun 7, 2014

Muna A H 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Weight

Hi Joanne and everybody,

I also graduated recently with Joanne Cool

. Yes DAFNE was fantastic and very helpful in managing our levels. I personally found that cutting the carbs down works really well in loosing weight as well as keeping my BG levels within the range. At the moment, my diet is focused on vegetables and proteins and less amount of carbs and I lost three to four kilos just the last few weeks and I am pleased with it Very Happy

All the best

C u in few weeks Joanne

Jun 6, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Not so much if I eat different foods, they seem to rise more if I don't eat. Feel like they have a mind of their own sometimes, today for example I've eaten a small handful of nuts and a sandwich at lunch time, I just checked my BG half an hour ago and they're up at 18.9! Sad

Jun 6, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Steroids

I was using a steroid nasal spray "beconase" but stopped using it because it makes me very hyperglycemic, how long after stopping using will the hyperglycemic affects last

Jun 6, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Can I ask if your blood sugars seem to rise more when you eat certain types of foods!?

Jun 6, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Yeah sounds good- I think a 12 hour gap is then more evenly spread throughout the whole day! You're not the only 1 we've all got problems of 1 thing or another!? They're all different! Glad to be of help! Very Happy

I've never tried a portion of nuts so early in the morning though Vicki! Very Happy

Jun 6, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Correction dose not doing anything

Hi Diane, this sounds slightly similar to me. I've just recently been told dawn phenomenon is probable. For weeks I kept thinking I must be doing something wrong so was a relief to find out it wasn't anything I was doing! I was advised to check my sugars every hour from 3 AM-6 AM and found it's around 6:30 my sugars start to rise. Eating 5-6 pistachio nuts at 5 AM seems to help me keep them down for a few hours then I take my BI and QA, still a work in progress but hoping it's going in the right direction and hope you manage to get this sorted for yourself Smile

Jun 6, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

That's brilliant to know, thank you!! Going to try eating the nuts at 5 as my BG is still within a normal range then and eat and take BI at 7:30-8 and if that doesn't work I'll maybe try moving BI earlier for both injections. Feels good to know I'm not only one in this situation Smile

Jun 6, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

I take my BI at between 1700-1830 in the evening. On work days I take my BI at 0500. Weekends between 8-9. When I'm injecting at 5 in the morning I will check my BG and go from there! They're pretty stable at the moment so I'm doing a 1:1 ratio which seems to work! Instead of a big rise 3-4 hours later I seem to drop by several units sometimes in the 3-4 range! Although I am on my feet pretty active at work! If I've reduced my dosage it seems to go the other way!? Confused

Yeah I normally cover what I'm eating as and when Vicki! Smile

Jun 5, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Can I ask do you cover the toast at 5 AM? Yeah the kids keep me on my toes!! I see what your saying, it does make sense but I'm taking my BI 8 hours apart so there's no way it's running out at 7:30 AM if I take it at 11:30 PM. Emailed my BG diary to DAFNE nurse and she's thinking the same as me, dawn phenomenon. Been advised to checked my sugars every hour from 3 AM to 6 AM to see exactly when they start to rise. Said injecting QA half hour before they go up should keep them in a normal range but feeling slightly apprehensive about doing that as it seems to be a bit of a guessing game?

Jun 5, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

I reckon that when you're not eating until lunch(when your BG seem to rise). It's probably your BI wearing off!? You're still injecting your morning BI at a set time regardless of when you have your 1st meal with CP's!? Am I making sense Vicki? Confused

Jun 5, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Yes my awareness is a hundred times better! I'm able to recognise them earlier + am able to help myself without help from other people! It's better when you get that control- feel more confident! Very Happy

Toast is a good option! I had 2 slices this morning around 5. My BG didn't really altar between 5-9.30(morning break)! It's slow release carbs. As long as your BI + morning ratios are fine then you should be ok!? I bet 3 kids keep you busy!? Smile

Jun 5, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Correction dose not doing anything

There must be a reason if you are waking up and are around the 14-16 mark!? You said you are sometimes within 6-7, without changing your BI( Lantus). It's hard to tell without looking at a BG diary over a course of week!? We can try to see a pattern + then tackle it head on!! Smile

Jun 5, 2014

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Correction dose not doing anything

I've noticed lately that if I am high before bed and during the night and I correct, it doesn't alter my BS i.e. this morning at 4.30 I was 12.8, took 3 units then at 8am I was 11.8. It doesn't seem to matter what time of night I correct either. Does that mean I have to increase my Lantus? Could it be eating something before bed that causes the digestion to slow and therefore the Novorapid can't work properly I do suffer from IBS. When I wake up in the morning sometimes I am 6 or 7, then other times I am double that. When I've done 3 am tests recently my BS has been fine, so I'm thinking my Lantus must be ok. I'm so confused, I almost dread going to bed because of what my sugar does during the night. Can anyone help?

Jun 4, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Thanks Glen, yeah feel like can see the light at end of the tunnel now. When started the DAFNE course had practically zero hypo awareness, now I'm feeling it when I'm at 4! Been advised to keep BI at 7 for just now feel comfortable with it so going to continue to eat pistachios at 5 AM for the time being, as you said a tasty snack anyway. Think a possibility for me could be to eat even a slice of toast earlier in the morning and take QA plus extra if needed as usually I don't eat till nearly lunch time and my sugars continue to rise until then. Exercise isn't always an option for me as running around after 3 kids but I suppose that's exercise in itself
Smile

Jun 4, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

It's not something I've really struggled with Vicky!? On my working week I've got a set routine of times + CP portions- I'm almost there on my ratios I think??? It's at the weekend- late nights/ lie-ins that can throw a spanner in the works! Generally your BG 1st thing in the morning shouldn't rise by no more than 1.5 mmol, if everything is normal! Mine rose overnight once from 6.5-20! I've raised my nighttime BI since! Underestimating CP's doesn't help. Also if you were becoming ill- all to be taken into account Vicky! Your night time BI can sometimes catch it's 2nd wind mid morning with your breakfast QA! It's trial + error- you're getting there! Nuts are a tasty snack( pistachios, natural bars) Very Happy

Jun 4, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Hi Glen, yeah apparently cider vinegar tablets at night help the BG levels in the morning. Heard about exercise helping as well but that's not always an option so thought would look up other options. Also read that snacking on nuts if you wake through the night helps, tried this last night and sugars were perfect this morning! One thing I'm unsure of though is if you should correct with dawn phenomenon in the morning?

Jun 3, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Starting the Gym

It's a hard 1 as everyone is different! I've experienced both highs + lows! You load up on carbs and are sluggish! You go light then get that adrenaline rush and your BG is in double figures! I reckon plenty of testing with lots of practice will help you to decide!? All about trial + error! I'd recommend drinking plenty of water. Only having lucozade as last resort- it doesn't take much for your BG to rise! How about a tuna pasta bake 2 hours before, a protein shake once you have finished!? Carrying jelly babies in your pocket in case you get caught unawares!

Jun 3, 2014

glen4 46 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

I've not read or heard that before! Would it be cider vinegar? As these are good for breaking down fats/sugars- overall toxins in your system! Though I've never tried them! Exercising in the late afternoon- evening could help you balance your BG readings Vicky! Smile

Jun 3, 2014

MGH 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Starting the Gym

Hi there

I asked a similar question at my DAFNE catch up appointment yesterday as I want to start exercising but every time I do I tend to get hypos. I was recommended the website:

www.excarbs.com

As a good starting point as its less complicated than some of the others.

Hope it helps

Jun 3, 2014

VickiA 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone on here has tried vinegar tablets for dawn phenomenon? I've read online that taking these at night before bed help to combat it

Jun 2, 2014

Teanosugar 25 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Starting the Gym

I presently do martial arts on a Thursday and Sunday. I occasionally have random hypos during training, but nothing I'm concerned with as my instructor is great. I'm about to start the gym on Monday, Wednesday and Friday straight after work for the purposes of getting my strength and fitness levels up. I'm going to have a banana about half an hour before, drink Lucozade while I'm there and then have a snack as soon as I'm finished; testing my blood before and after. I will then go home and have my evening meal as soon as possible where I'll slightly reduce my Humalog insulin dose.

I presently take 24 units of Lantus at around 8pm. I work on a 1 to 10g ratio for my quick acting. My BMs are presently not brilliant, but not totally out of control. I think my last HBA1C was around 8 and had come down from the previous months. They are set to get better still next time.

Any thoughts or advice on things to consider? It's awhile since doing DAFNE for me!

Thanks

May 31, 2014

Bananaman 34 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hand wipes

Apart from saying alcohol is there any ingredients to watch out for

Jun 7, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Weight Hi again, I also forgot to mention it is always best to check with your doctor and educator.

Jun 7, 2014 Muna A H 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Weight Hi Joanne and everybody, I also graduated recently with Joanne . Yes DAFNE was fantastic and very helpful in managing our levels. I personally found that cutting the carbs down works really well in loosing weight as well as keeping my BG levels within the range. At the moment, my diet is focused on vegetables and proteins and less amount of carbs and I lost three to four kilos just the last few weeks and I am pleased with it All the best C u in few weeks Joanne

Jun 6, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Not so much if I eat different foods, they seem to rise more if I don't eat. Feel like they have a mind of their own sometimes, today for example I've eaten a small handful of nuts and a sandwich at lunch time, I just checked my BG half an hour ago and they're up at 18.9!

Jun 6, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Steroids I was using a steroid nasal spray "beconase" but stopped using it because it makes me very hyperglycemic, how long after stopping using will the hyperglycemic affects last

Jun 6, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Can I ask if your blood sugars seem to rise more when you eat certain types of foods!?

Jun 6, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Yeah sounds good- I think a 12 hour gap is then more evenly spread throughout the whole day! You're not the only 1 we've all got problems of 1 thing or another!? They're all different! Glad to be of help! I've never tried a portion of nuts so early in the morning though Vicki!

Jun 6, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Correction dose not doing anything Hi Diane, this sounds slightly similar to me. I've just recently been told dawn phenomenon is probable. For weeks I kept thinking I must be doing something wrong so was a relief to find out it wasn't anything I was doing! I was advised to check my sugars every hour from 3 AM-6 AM and found it's around 6:30 my sugars start to rise. Eating 5-6 pistachio nuts at 5 AM seems to help me keep them down for a few hours then I take my BI and QA, still a work in progress but hoping it's going in the right direction and hope you manage to get this sorted for yourself

Jun 6, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets That's brilliant to know, thank you!! Going to try eating the nuts at 5 as my BG is still within a normal range then and eat and take BI at 7:30-8 and if that doesn't work I'll maybe try moving BI earlier for both injections. Feels good to know I'm not only one in this situation

Jun 6, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets I take my BI at between 1700-1830 in the evening. On work days I take my BI at 0500. Weekends between 8-9. When I'm injecting at 5 in the morning I will check my BG and go from there! They're pretty stable at the moment so I'm doing a 1:1 ratio which seems to work! Instead of a big rise 3-4 hours later I seem to drop by several units sometimes in the 3-4 range! Although I am on my feet pretty active at work! If I've reduced my dosage it seems to go the other way!? Yeah I normally cover what I'm eating as and when Vicki!

Jun 5, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Can I ask do you cover the toast at 5 AM? Yeah the kids keep me on my toes!! I see what your saying, it does make sense but I'm taking my BI 8 hours apart so there's no way it's running out at 7:30 AM if I take it at 11:30 PM. Emailed my BG diary to DAFNE nurse and she's thinking the same as me, dawn phenomenon. Been advised to checked my sugars every hour from 3 AM to 6 AM to see exactly when they start to rise. Said injecting QA half hour before they go up should keep them in a normal range but feeling slightly apprehensive about doing that as it seems to be a bit of a guessing game?

Jun 5, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets I reckon that when you're not eating until lunch(when your BG seem to rise). It's probably your BI wearing off!? You're still injecting your morning BI at a set time regardless of when you have your 1st meal with CP's!? Am I making sense Vicki?

Jun 5, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Yes my awareness is a hundred times better! I'm able to recognise them earlier + am able to help myself without help from other people! It's better when you get that control- feel more confident! Toast is a good option! I had 2 slices this morning around 5. My BG didn't really altar between 5-9.30(morning break)! It's slow release carbs. As long as your BI + morning ratios are fine then you should be ok!? I bet 3 kids keep you busy!?

Jun 5, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Correction dose not doing anything There must be a reason if you are waking up and are around the 14-16 mark!? You said you are sometimes within 6-7, without changing your BI( Lantus). It's hard to tell without looking at a BG diary over a course of week!? We can try to see a pattern + then tackle it head on!!

Jun 5, 2014 DianeW 115 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Correction dose not doing anything I've noticed lately that if I am high before bed and during the night and I correct, it doesn't alter my BS i.e. this morning at 4.30 I was 12.8, took 3 units then at 8am I was 11.8. It doesn't seem to matter what time of night I correct either. Does that mean I have to increase my Lantus? Could it be eating something before bed that causes the digestion to slow and therefore the Novorapid can't work properly I do suffer from IBS. When I wake up in the morning sometimes I am 6 or 7, then other times I am double that. When I've done 3 am tests recently my BS has been fine, so I'm thinking my Lantus must be ok. I'm so confused, I almost dread going to bed because of what my sugar does during the night. Can anyone help?

Jun 4, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Thanks Glen, yeah feel like can see the light at end of the tunnel now. When started the DAFNE course had practically zero hypo awareness, now I'm feeling it when I'm at 4! Been advised to keep BI at 7 for just now feel comfortable with it so going to continue to eat pistachios at 5 AM for the time being, as you said a tasty snack anyway. Think a possibility for me could be to eat even a slice of toast earlier in the morning and take QA plus extra if needed as usually I don't eat till nearly lunch time and my sugars continue to rise until then. Exercise isn't always an option for me as running around after 3 kids but I suppose that's exercise in itself

Jun 4, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets It's not something I've really struggled with Vicky!? On my working week I've got a set routine of times + CP portions- I'm almost there on my ratios I think??? It's at the weekend- late nights/ lie-ins that can throw a spanner in the works! Generally your BG 1st thing in the morning shouldn't rise by no more than 1.5 mmol, if everything is normal! Mine rose overnight once from 6.5-20! I've raised my nighttime BI since! Underestimating CP's doesn't help. Also if you were becoming ill- all to be taken into account Vicky! Your night time BI can sometimes catch it's 2nd wind mid morning with your breakfast QA! It's trial + error- you're getting there! Nuts are a tasty snack( pistachios, natural bars)

Jun 4, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Hi Glen, yeah apparently cider vinegar tablets at night help the BG levels in the morning. Heard about exercise helping as well but that's not always an option so thought would look up other options. Also read that snacking on nuts if you wake through the night helps, tried this last night and sugars were perfect this morning! One thing I'm unsure of though is if you should correct with dawn phenomenon in the morning?

Jun 3, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Starting the Gym It's a hard 1 as everyone is different! I've experienced both highs + lows! You load up on carbs and are sluggish! You go light then get that adrenaline rush and your BG is in double figures! I reckon plenty of testing with lots of practice will help you to decide!? All about trial + error! I'd recommend drinking plenty of water. Only having lucozade as last resort- it doesn't take much for your BG to rise! How about a tuna pasta bake 2 hours before, a protein shake once you have finished!? Carrying jelly babies in your pocket in case you get caught unawares!

Jun 3, 2014 glen4 46 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets I've not read or heard that before! Would it be cider vinegar? As these are good for breaking down fats/sugars- overall toxins in your system! Though I've never tried them! Exercising in the late afternoon- evening could help you balance your BG readings Vicky!

Jun 3, 2014 MGH 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Starting the Gym Hi there I asked a similar question at my DAFNE catch up appointment yesterday as I want to start exercising but every time I do I tend to get hypos. I was recommended the website: www.excarbs.com As a good starting point as its less complicated than some of the others. Hope it helps

Jun 3, 2014 VickiA 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Vinegar tablets Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone on here has tried vinegar tablets for dawn phenomenon? I've read online that taking these at night before bed help to combat it

Jun 2, 2014 Teanosugar 25 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Starting the Gym I presently do martial arts on a Thursday and Sunday. I occasionally have random hypos during training, but nothing I'm concerned with as my instructor is great. I'm about to start the gym on Monday, Wednesday and Friday straight after work for the purposes of getting my strength and fitness levels up. I'm going to have a banana about half an hour before, drink Lucozade while I'm there and then have a snack as soon as I'm finished; testing my blood before and after. I will then go home and have my evening meal as soon as possible where I'll slightly reduce my Humalog insulin dose. I presently take 24 units of Lantus at around 8pm. I work on a 1 to 10g ratio for my quick acting. My BMs are presently not brilliant, but not totally out of control. I think my last HBA1C was around 8 and had come down from the previous months. They are set to get better still next time. Any thoughts or advice on things to consider? It's awhile since doing DAFNE for me! Thanks

May 31, 2014 Bananaman 34 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hand wipes Apart from saying alcohol is there any ingredients to watch out for