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Dec 31, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all!

Dec 29, 2013

Garry 328 posts

Welcome Led.
Not a HCP..but we all hope to be able to help.
You have just become insulin resistant whilst your body fights the infection.
Use the sick day rules which you can find in the DAFNE Course Handbook...hyperlink in blue on the top right of the page under DAFNE TOOLS.
When there...go to Coping when you are ill link.
Have been struggling to control my Blood Glucose levels for a number of days too. Grotty Christmas cold strikes again!
Get well soon.
Best Wishes to you all.
Regards
Garry

Dec 29, 2013

Led 2 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / High bgl

I have recently had a cough and cold which is clearing. My insulin levels have almost tripled in this time and showing no signs of returning to pre illness levels. Should I be concerned?

Dec 26, 2013

Iain H 3 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / iPhone app redesign

Hi Simon
You could update diary page to stop comments disappearing if , after writing & saving comments they still disappear if , any other info is added to page eg carbs:
Comments are vital info that has to be retained for my HCP , & Sometimes it is to late that i notice the comments entry has disappeared

Dec 26, 2013

Warwick 425 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit

I find with apples and pears, then if I dose correctly for them, I will hypo, but then get pretty high afterwards. For me, the sugar released from these seem to be fairly slow release.

I've had success with taking a half dose before eating, and taking the rest of the dose 2-3 hours later. This seems to stop the hypo as well as the high later on.

All the best with it.

Warwick.

Dec 26, 2013

Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / help

I split my Lantus about a year ago and it helped a lot. You have to do it gradually though - drop a couple of units from your usual dose and add them back in at the other end of the day.

It is quite common for BI needs to change over time, and especially in winter.

Dec 19, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / help

It might be worth trying your lantus at night.....then compensate with qa in the evening.....

Next step would be splitting your lantus or moving to levemir....

Dec 19, 2013

chris1250 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / help

I dont really have an answer to your problem but I am experiencing much the same problem. My blood sugars are in double figures in the morning, Ok by lunch time and the rest of the day. I think its my background insulin as on Lantus taken first thing in the morning and only lasts 16 hours. Have consulted my DAFNE coordinator but no reply yet. When do you take your background insulin and what background insulin are you on.

Dec 18, 2013

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / help

Only one ratio should be changed at a time, after identifying a pattern over several days. As Novorapidboi says it could be a background issue. Worth doing a test to check your background is ok.

Dec 17, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / help

No an HCP, but here are my thoughts....

stress could be effecting your blood sugars, but its best to do a background test especially after an illness as your liver may have been providing more glucose help your recovery......

because you have had to increase 2 out of 3 ratios t the same time it may suggest a background insulin deficit....

what background insulin are you on...

Dec 17, 2013

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips

Hi,

I am sure it is the nerves but I was also assuming it was a longer flight than an hour (coming from Brisbane we can not go many places in an hour!). I would not medicate for an hour flight.
Helen

Dec 17, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips

HelenP said:
Hi Rafa,

I have a friend (non diabetic) who is similarly nervous when flying. She talked to her doctor and he prescribed Zanax (small dose..half a tablet for memory) which she takes about 2-3 hours before boarding.

Only disadvantage for her is that it sometimes puts her to sleep on night flights. I believe it is an anti-anxiety drug. Talk to your doctor. How long are the flights?

Helen

Hi Helen,

many thanks. Normally just under the hour. I am assuming it is the nerves making my BG go so high. I suppose i should be just correcting when i land regardless of any insuling still being in my system.

Dec 17, 2013

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips

Hi Rafa,

I have a friend (non diabetic) who is similarly nervous when flying. She talked to her doctor and he prescribed Zanax (small dose..half a tablet for memory) which she takes about 2-3 hours before boarding.

Only disadvantage for her is that it sometimes puts her to sleep on night flights. I believe it is an anti-anxiety drug. Talk to your doctor. How long are the flights?

Helen

Dec 17, 2013

Matt Hewitt 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes

I recently visited a Diabetes Awareness website. It asked me if I wanted to accept cookies.....

Is this a trick question?

Dec 16, 2013

meltow 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit

I only have fruit for lunch - 1 banana, 2 satsumas and either a pear or an apple. So depending on if its an apple or pear I count 4CP or 4.5CP. My ratio is 1.5 : 1, so for these CPs would take either 6 or 7 units. Now I have a fairly active job, so on the days I'm out working I tend to knock off 1 unit, and take either 5 or 6 units. This works better for me, rather than reducing the ratio to 1 : 1, when I would get home from work and be above the optimum count.
If I stick to this I'm usually where I need to be come tea-time Smile

Dec 16, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips

Didnâ€™t want to start up a another thread so will ask in here. Basically i am a nervous flyer and am finding that my BG rockets the two hours before the flight and stays that way until i land and can correct. Is it actually possible that being nervous of flying is making my BG rise so high? Any help advice appreciated please?

Dec 15, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Eco Pod program

Vickyp said:
Thanks...x
maybe one day I will get back into swimming as really enjoy that but not until they get me sorted. The pod has helped the control of diabetes compared to mdi and consultant wishes everyone had sugar levels like mine...but doesnt fully understand the lows with no insulin etc, so will see what tests he is planning as all he said was I will discuss when you come into hospital!

Hi vickyp
Hope your tests went well, and you have more understanding of your lows
Myself took to the pool for the 1st time since over two years, the guide for the pod states 60mins in a depth of 7.6m.
I had no issues with the pod.
I really enjoyed the whole swim, did 30 lengths just got to build myself up now.
I'm finding since I stopped MDI my skin is so much better, no needle marks, an added bonus
Hope your well
Have a good Christmas and new year
Brian.....x

Dec 15, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit

Gari said:
Hi everyone. I know we are told to dose for fruit but does anyone else find that they do not need to count for some fruit. I have banana and apple for lunch most days. And the other foods I eat I know I am counting my carbs correctly yet I still on occasions seem to get hypos after 2 or 3 hours. I wondered if I burn up the fruit fairly quickly do I need to dose fully for it. Any suggestions. Thanks

Hi gari
I can't answer your question on fruit, myself and many type 1 don't use or reduce their midway bolus.
Try and not take any bolus with your lunch see if your BG is high after the cooling off period.
Many foods affect the break down of carbs, nuts is a good one almonds in some type 1 level out your BG levels so you don't peak high
I'm not one of these people that's because where all different
If you try and not use bolus at lunch I can eat up to 3 CP's without taking bolus
Just test after 2 hours see which direction your going or if its staying at the same BG level before you had something to eat.
If after 4 hours your OK you know you need a lot less at lunch
Type1 42 yrs MDI
3 months pod

Dec 15, 2013

Gari 17 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit

Hi everyone. I know we are told to dose for fruit but does anyone else find that they do not need to count for some fruit. I have banana and apple for lunch most days. And the other foods I eat I know I am counting my carbs correctly yet I still on occasions seem to get hypos after 2 or 3 hours. I wondered if I burn up the fruit fairly quickly do I need to dose fully for it. Any suggestions. Thanks

Dec 15, 2013

Louise1988 69 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help

Hi Delboy, you're completely right. Stress is a big factor in increasing bg levels. Also, if you've been ill, your immune system may be a bit lower, so that could also make your levels go up. Hopefully when things settle down for you, and you're feeling back to normal, your levels will go back down, and you can go back to your original rations. Just something to keep an eye on. Hope you're ok Smile

Dec 15, 2013

Delboy21 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help

I was ill about three weeks ago with a sore throat ever since then I have had to put up my ratios from 1 1/2 in mornings 1 to 1 for lunch and 1 1/2 for dinner now I am taking 2 1/2 to one in morning and still 1 to 1 at lunch but I take 3 to 1 for dinner my blood sugars in the morning are double figures by lunch down to single figures but back up to lower double figure by dinner time am very busy at work getting stressed more and very tired would this affect my blood sugars this way or has anybody gone through what I am its stressing me out and getting very worried. Crying or Very sad

Dec 15, 2013

Delboy21 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays

Yer could be ill see what happens over the next few weeks cheers Very Happy

Dec 15, 2013

Delboy21 4 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / help

I was ill about three weeks ago with a sore throat ever since then I have had to put up my ratios from 1 1/2 in mornings 1 to 1 for lunch and 1 1/2 for dinner now I am taking 2 1/2 to one in morning and still 1 to 1 at lunch but I take 3 to 1 for dinner my blood sugars in the morning are double figures by lunch down to single figures but back up to lower double figure by dinner time am very busy at work getting stressed more and very tired would this affect my blood sugars this way or has anybody gone through what I am its stressing me out and getting very worried. Crying or Very sad

Dec 14, 2013

dermotg 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Snacks

I usually keep a bottle of Lucozade handy by the bedside just in case I wake during the night feeling low, but then again you have to be careful that you don't over drink too much of it or you will go the opposite way. Also what's good is some simple biscuits and snacks that are about 1 to 1.5 cps each and they will bring your BG up a little but not too much, just to get you to breakfast. Very Happy

Dec 13, 2013

meltow 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Snacks

I'm interested to know what others tuck away in all those hidden-away places, for snacking.

Last night at 3am I was woken up with the numb lips/pins & needles around the nose which tells me I'm nearing a hypo. Foraging in my bedside table I have Dextrose/glucose tablets and my current snack of .....................small box of sultanas/raisins. I also keep them in my glove box in the car, my sports bag, and my hand bag. [I didn't do a blood test at 3am, but at breakfast this morning I was at 7.2, so job done - well done Mel Very Happy

]

I'm now looking for an alternative/different snack - what do you keep hidden away, "just in case".......................?

Dec 31, 2013 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Happy New Year Happy New Year to all!

Dec 29, 2013 Garry 328 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / High bgl Welcome Led. Not a HCP..but we all hope to be able to help. You have just become insulin resistant whilst your body fights the infection. Use the sick day rules which you can find in the DAFNE Course Handbook...hyperlink in blue on the top right of the page under DAFNE TOOLS. When there...go to Coping when you are ill link. Have been struggling to control my Blood Glucose levels for a number of days too. Grotty Christmas cold strikes again! Get well soon. Best Wishes to you all. Regards Garry

Dec 29, 2013 Led 2 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / High bgl I have recently had a cough and cold which is clearing. My insulin levels have almost tripled in this time and showing no signs of returning to pre illness levels. Should I be concerned?

Dec 26, 2013 Iain H 3 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / iPhone app redesign Hi Simon You could update diary page to stop comments disappearing if , after writing & saving comments they still disappear if , any other info is added to page eg carbs: Comments are vital info that has to be retained for my HCP , & Sometimes it is to late that i notice the comments entry has disappeared

Dec 26, 2013 Warwick 425 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit I find with apples and pears, then if I dose correctly for them, I will hypo, but then get pretty high afterwards. For me, the sugar released from these seem to be fairly slow release. I've had success with taking a half dose before eating, and taking the rest of the dose 2-3 hours later. This seems to stop the hypo as well as the high later on. All the best with it. Warwick.

Dec 26, 2013 Warwick 425 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / help I split my Lantus about a year ago and it helped a lot. You have to do it gradually though - drop a couple of units from your usual dose and add them back in at the other end of the day. It is quite common for BI needs to change over time, and especially in winter.

Dec 19, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / help It might be worth trying your lantus at night.....then compensate with qa in the evening..... Next step would be splitting your lantus or moving to levemir....

Dec 19, 2013 chris1250 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / help I dont really have an answer to your problem but I am experiencing much the same problem. My blood sugars are in double figures in the morning, Ok by lunch time and the rest of the day. I think its my background insulin as on Lantus taken first thing in the morning and only lasts 16 hours. Have consulted my DAFNE coordinator but no reply yet. When do you take your background insulin and what background insulin are you on.

Dec 18, 2013 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / help Only one ratio should be changed at a time, after identifying a pattern over several days. As Novorapidboi says it could be a background issue. Worth doing a test to check your background is ok.

Dec 17, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / help No an HCP, but here are my thoughts.... stress could be effecting your blood sugars, but its best to do a background test especially after an illness as your liver may have been providing more glucose help your recovery...... because you have had to increase 2 out of 3 ratios t the same time it may suggest a background insulin deficit.... what background insulin are you on...

Dec 17, 2013 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips Hi, I am sure it is the nerves but I was also assuming it was a longer flight than an hour (coming from Brisbane we can not go many places in an hour!). I would not medicate for an hour flight. Helen

Dec 17, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips HelenP said: Hi Rafa, I have a friend (non diabetic) who is similarly nervous when flying. She talked to her doctor and he prescribed Zanax (small dose..half a tablet for memory) which she takes about 2-3 hours before boarding. Only disadvantage for her is that it sometimes puts her to sleep on night flights. I believe it is an anti-anxiety drug. Talk to your doctor. How long are the flights? Helen Hi Helen, many thanks. Normally just under the hour. I am assuming it is the nerves making my BG go so high. I suppose i should be just correcting when i land regardless of any insuling still being in my system.

Dec 17, 2013 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips Hi Rafa, I have a friend (non diabetic) who is similarly nervous when flying. She talked to her doctor and he prescribed Zanax (small dose..half a tablet for memory) which she takes about 2-3 hours before boarding. Only disadvantage for her is that it sometimes puts her to sleep on night flights. I believe it is an anti-anxiety drug. Talk to your doctor. How long are the flights? Helen

Dec 17, 2013 Matt Hewitt 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes I recently visited a Diabetes Awareness website. It asked me if I wanted to accept cookies..... Is this a trick question?

Dec 16, 2013 meltow 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit I only have fruit for lunch - 1 banana, 2 satsumas and either a pear or an apple. So depending on if its an apple or pear I count 4CP or 4.5CP. My ratio is 1.5 : 1, so for these CPs would take either 6 or 7 units. Now I have a fairly active job, so on the days I'm out working I tend to knock off 1 unit, and take either 5 or 6 units. This works better for me, rather than reducing the ratio to 1 : 1, when I would get home from work and be above the optimum count. If I stick to this I'm usually where I need to be come tea-time

Dec 16, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Travelling Tips Didnâ€™t want to start up a another thread so will ask in here. Basically i am a nervous flyer and am finding that my BG rockets the two hours before the flight and stays that way until i land and can correct. Is it actually possible that being nervous of flying is making my BG rise so high? Any help advice appreciated please?

Dec 15, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Eco Pod program Vickyp said: Thanks...x maybe one day I will get back into swimming as really enjoy that but not until they get me sorted. The pod has helped the control of diabetes compared to mdi and consultant wishes everyone had sugar levels like mine...but doesnt fully understand the lows with no insulin etc, so will see what tests he is planning as all he said was I will discuss when you come into hospital! Hi vickyp Hope your tests went well, and you have more understanding of your lows Myself took to the pool for the 1st time since over two years, the guide for the pod states 60mins in a depth of 7.6m. I had no issues with the pod. I really enjoyed the whole swim, did 30 lengths just got to build myself up now. I'm finding since I stopped MDI my skin is so much better, no needle marks, an added bonus Hope your well Have a good Christmas and new year Brian.....x

Dec 15, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit Gari said: Hi everyone. I know we are told to dose for fruit but does anyone else find that they do not need to count for some fruit. I have banana and apple for lunch most days. And the other foods I eat I know I am counting my carbs correctly yet I still on occasions seem to get hypos after 2 or 3 hours. I wondered if I burn up the fruit fairly quickly do I need to dose fully for it. Any suggestions. Thanks Hi gari I can't answer your question on fruit, myself and many type 1 don't use or reduce their midway bolus. Try and not take any bolus with your lunch see if your BG is high after the cooling off period. Many foods affect the break down of carbs, nuts is a good one almonds in some type 1 level out your BG levels so you don't peak high I'm not one of these people that's because where all different If you try and not use bolus at lunch I can eat up to 3 CP's without taking bolus Just test after 2 hours see which direction your going or if its staying at the same BG level before you had something to eat. If after 4 hours your OK you know you need a lot less at lunch Type1 42 yrs MDI 3 months pod

Dec 15, 2013 Gari 17 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosing for fruit Hi everyone. I know we are told to dose for fruit but does anyone else find that they do not need to count for some fruit. I have banana and apple for lunch most days. And the other foods I eat I know I am counting my carbs correctly yet I still on occasions seem to get hypos after 2 or 3 hours. I wondered if I burn up the fruit fairly quickly do I need to dose fully for it. Any suggestions. Thanks

Dec 15, 2013 Louise1988 69 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Help Hi Delboy, you're completely right. Stress is a big factor in increasing bg levels. Also, if you've been ill, your immune system may be a bit lower, so that could also make your levels go up. Hopefully when things settle down for you, and you're feeling back to normal, your levels will go back down, and you can go back to your original rations. Just something to keep an eye on. Hope you're ok

Dec 15, 2013 Delboy21 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Help I was ill about three weeks ago with a sore throat ever since then I have had to put up my ratios from 1 1/2 in mornings 1 to 1 for lunch and 1 1/2 for dinner now I am taking 2 1/2 to one in morning and still 1 to 1 at lunch but I take 3 to 1 for dinner my blood sugars in the morning are double figures by lunch down to single figures but back up to lower double figure by dinner time am very busy at work getting stressed more and very tired would this affect my blood sugars this way or has anybody gone through what I am its stressing me out and getting very worried.

Dec 15, 2013 Delboy21 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays Yer could be ill see what happens over the next few weeks cheers

Dec 15, 2013 Delboy21 4 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / help I was ill about three weeks ago with a sore throat ever since then I have had to put up my ratios from 1 1/2 in mornings 1 to 1 for lunch and 1 1/2 for dinner now I am taking 2 1/2 to one in morning and still 1 to 1 at lunch but I take 3 to 1 for dinner my blood sugars in the morning are double figures by lunch down to single figures but back up to lower double figure by dinner time am very busy at work getting stressed more and very tired would this affect my blood sugars this way or has anybody gone through what I am its stressing me out and getting very worried.

Dec 14, 2013 dermotg 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Snacks I usually keep a bottle of Lucozade handy by the bedside just in case I wake during the night feeling low, but then again you have to be careful that you don't over drink too much of it or you will go the opposite way. Also what's good is some simple biscuits and snacks that are about 1 to 1.5 cps each and they will bring your BG up a little but not too much, just to get you to breakfast.

Dec 13, 2013 meltow 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Snacks I'm interested to know what others tuck away in all those hidden-away places, for snacking. Last night at 3am I was woken up with the numb lips/pins & needles around the nose which tells me I'm nearing a hypo. Foraging in my bedside table I have Dextrose/glucose tablets and my current snack of .....................small box of sultanas/raisins. I also keep them in my glove box in the car, my sports bag, and my hand bag. [I didn't do a blood test at 3am, but at breakfast this morning I was at 7.2, so job done - well done Mel ] I'm now looking for an alternative/different snack - what do you keep hidden away, "just in case".......................?