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Nov 18, 2013

Lisaraby 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bladder neuropathy

Hi all
Just wondering if anyone else has got nerve damage to their bladder?
Just back from hospital and told this is what I have so now having to face the future with catheters
Any advice appreciated
Thanks Lisa

Nov 18, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Eating out - help

How much the carb counting is guesswork? When eating out, the error risk is higher but if your okay any other time, if it was me, I'd assume it was carb counting error on this occasion.

Hope this helps.

Nov 18, 2013

Pauline Griffin 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Eating out - help

Had dinner out yesterday at a restaurant. Ate soup and fish pie and mash. Took 7 units of Novorapid insulin. Two hours later blood glucose 17. Ratio 1 to 1 and a half.

Nov 18, 2013

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays

Do you eat a different meal, or are you more active on a Sunday than other days of the week?

Nov 18, 2013

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays

Its your body reacting to the thought of work the next day Sad

Nov 18, 2013

Louise1988 69 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac Disease

I've been tested for coeliac twice, both came back negative but I am still suspicious. I was first tested for coeliac 6mths before being diagnosed with diabetes.

Nov 18, 2013

Matt Hewitt 8 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Tim Tam Cheesecake

OK everyone. I need help working out the carbs for the below recipe. I posted the Method as well in case anyone else on here wants to make it.

Ingredients
2x 200g packets of Tim Tam biscuits
80g butter, melted, cooled
1/4 cup boiling water (60ml)
3 teaspoons gelatin powder
375g cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup caster sugar (125ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence (5ml)
1 cup thickened cream (200ml)
180g block white choclate, melted, cooled

Method
1. Process 300g biscuits until fine crumbs. Add cooled butter. Process until combined. Press Mixture over base and side of a 20cm round (base) cake pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

2. Place boiling water in a small heatproof jug. Sprinkle over gelatin. Whisk with a fork until gelatin dissolves. Set aside to cool.

3. Roughly chop remaining biscuits. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add cream. Beat until combined. With motor running, gradually add cooled gelatine mixture and cooled chocolate, beating until combined. Fold in biscuits. Spoon mixture over base. Refrigerate overnight or until set.

Nov 17, 2013

Delboy21 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays

Does anybody have the same problem just on sunday nights I go low after my dinner I don't do anything different . Help
Confused

Nov 15, 2013

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Mmmm....Sorry but I forgot to mention the tender arm!
Regards
Garry

Nov 15, 2013

meltow 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Last Saturday at 8.10am..............definitely worth getting out of bed early on a Saturday morning for. Never missed the flu jab since being offered it 13 years ago. My doctor sends me a letter to remind me when the jab is due. Thank you Dr. Slight reaction at the jab site this year, tender for 24 hours. Other than that, not noticed anything different Rolling Eyes

Nov 15, 2013

Nat-Sav 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac Disease

At DAFNE we were told coeliac disease is more common in type 1 diabetics as it is auto-immune.

Just interested to know what people's experiences have been with it. Were you diagnosed before/after the diabetes? What made you suspect Coeliac disease?

Nov 15, 2013

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

I had mine on 5th November and had no issues...apart from a tender arm for a few days.

Nov 15, 2013

Nat-Sav 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Thanks everyone for your quick response. I will get to the GP ASAP and read up on the sickness section in the orange handbook Cool

Recently did DAFNE 23rd-27th Sept at Beckenham Hospital and thankfully not had to use sick day rules yet.

Nov 15, 2013

stephenbrowne 37 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone!

I feel so grateful for all the wonderful medical help I have had over the past 46 years to enable me to study, graduate and work after developing type 1 diabetes as a teenager.
I am very concerned to read about people in other countries who need insulin but are unable to obtain it and political prisoners who are denied proper food, medical attention or essential medicine for their condition. I know I would not be alive now were it not for the availability of insulin due to the work of Banting and Best.

Nov 15, 2013

stephenbrowne 37 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Hi Nat-Sav,
I think the flu vaccine is very worthwhile. I had mine at my doctors last month.I never seem to have any significant problems with the vaccine apart from a very slightly tender arm at the immjnisation site about 24-48 hours after the injecgion. It settles quickly and although I do get blood sugar problems with infections this never seems to occur for me with immunisations.
Of course any immunisation stimulates on's immune system and this might raise the sugars a bit some some of us.
I think it may take about 10 days for the immunisation to be effective so theoretically it could be possible to catch flu in few days zfter the inje tio if one is sneezed on by someone suffering from flu!
Best wishes
Stephen

Nov 15, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Nat-Sav
it's worth getting your flu jab sorted ASAP - in case your GP runs out. I've had the fluu jabs from day one and never had any problems . You don't want to get the flu.

Nov 15, 2013

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Had mine 08/10/13 this year here at work...so no appointment problems.
I have recently had to visit three different surgeries: mine, one for mobile diabetic retina camera shots and also to my wife's surgery....all three had walk-in arrangements in place for flu jabs.
Just go to the surgery and hopefully yours will have the same arrangement.
My bloods always go a little high for 10 days or so afterwards as your body becomes somewhat insulin resistant whilst fighting the 'infection'. Easily coped with by compensation though. If unlucky and more severely affected - apply sick day rules. Go for it.
Regards
Garry

Nov 15, 2013

Nat-Sav 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab

Hi,

Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with the flu jab? E.g. flu-like symptoms following the jab? Changes in blood glucose control / ketones?
I think I might have missed my opportunity this year, (not being able to reach my GP surgery because the phone's always engaged) but I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons.

Thanks.

Nov 15, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

11.0 - 22:37pm - bedtime
- 11.2 - 19:25pm - teatime
- felt lousy all day - sharp stitch in my stomach - bedtime felt sickly so had 1 jelly baby
5.9 - 07:54am - fasting

lantus decreases:
Tue 29.10 from 24u to 22u
Sat 02.10 from 22u to 20u
Tue 6.11 from 20u to 18u

Nov 14, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

Lol....does the diary paint a clearer picture...?....

Couple of beers was it.... Smile

Nov 14, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

novorapidboi26 said:
What was different on the Monday then?

Don't want to hog this topic with my diary but......

Nov 14, 2013

Louise1988 69 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone!

Every little helps!

Nov 14, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone!

Trying to raise awareness through family, friends etc on social media. Trying to get retweets from celebs etc. Obvious stuff but i suppose it all helps.

Nov 14, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone!

Sounds like a great idea....... Laughing

Nov 14, 2013

Louise1988 69 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone!

I'm buying my work colleagues and myself some cakes today. If they ask if I can eat them, I'm going to bore them to death with facts about diabetes Wink

Nov 18, 2013 Lisaraby 15 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bladder neuropathy Hi all Just wondering if anyone else has got nerve damage to their bladder? Just back from hospital and told this is what I have so now having to face the future with catheters Any advice appreciated Thanks Lisa

Nov 18, 2013 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Eating out - help How much the carb counting is guesswork? When eating out, the error risk is higher but if your okay any other time, if it was me, I'd assume it was carb counting error on this occasion. Hope this helps.

Nov 18, 2013 Pauline Griffin 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Eating out - help Had dinner out yesterday at a restaurant. Ate soup and fish pie and mash. Took 7 units of Novorapid insulin. Two hours later blood glucose 17. Ratio 1 to 1 and a half.

Nov 18, 2013 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays Do you eat a different meal, or are you more active on a Sunday than other days of the week?

Nov 18, 2013 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays Its your body reacting to the thought of work the next day

Nov 18, 2013 Louise1988 69 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac Disease I've been tested for coeliac twice, both came back negative but I am still suspicious. I was first tested for coeliac 6mths before being diagnosed with diabetes.

Nov 18, 2013 Matt Hewitt 8 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Tim Tam Cheesecake OK everyone. I need help working out the carbs for the below recipe. I posted the Method as well in case anyone else on here wants to make it. Ingredients 2x 200g packets of Tim Tam biscuits 80g butter, melted, cooled 1/4 cup boiling water (60ml) 3 teaspoons gelatin powder 375g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar (125ml) 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (5ml) 1 cup thickened cream (200ml) 180g block white choclate, melted, cooled Method 1. Process 300g biscuits until fine crumbs. Add cooled butter. Process until combined. Press Mixture over base and side of a 20cm round (base) cake pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 2. Place boiling water in a small heatproof jug. Sprinkle over gelatin. Whisk with a fork until gelatin dissolves. Set aside to cool. 3. Roughly chop remaining biscuits. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add cream. Beat until combined. With motor running, gradually add cooled gelatine mixture and cooled chocolate, beating until combined. Fold in biscuits. Spoon mixture over base. Refrigerate overnight or until set.

Nov 17, 2013 Delboy21 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / hypo on sundays Does anybody have the same problem just on sunday nights I go low after my dinner I don't do anything different . Help

Nov 15, 2013 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Mmmm....Sorry but I forgot to mention the tender arm! Regards Garry

Nov 15, 2013 meltow 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Last Saturday at 8.10am..............definitely worth getting out of bed early on a Saturday morning for. Never missed the flu jab since being offered it 13 years ago. My doctor sends me a letter to remind me when the jab is due. Thank you Dr. Slight reaction at the jab site this year, tender for 24 hours. Other than that, not noticed anything different

Nov 15, 2013 Nat-Sav 15 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac Disease At DAFNE we were told coeliac disease is more common in type 1 diabetics as it is auto-immune. Just interested to know what people's experiences have been with it. Were you diagnosed before/after the diabetes? What made you suspect Coeliac disease?

Nov 15, 2013 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab I had mine on 5th November and had no issues...apart from a tender arm for a few days.

Nov 15, 2013 Nat-Sav 15 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Thanks everyone for your quick response. I will get to the GP ASAP and read up on the sickness section in the orange handbook Recently did DAFNE 23rd-27th Sept at Beckenham Hospital and thankfully not had to use sick day rules yet.

Nov 15, 2013 stephenbrowne 37 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone! I feel so grateful for all the wonderful medical help I have had over the past 46 years to enable me to study, graduate and work after developing type 1 diabetes as a teenager. I am very concerned to read about people in other countries who need insulin but are unable to obtain it and political prisoners who are denied proper food, medical attention or essential medicine for their condition. I know I would not be alive now were it not for the availability of insulin due to the work of Banting and Best.

Nov 15, 2013 stephenbrowne 37 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Hi Nat-Sav, I think the flu vaccine is very worthwhile. I had mine at my doctors last month.I never seem to have any significant problems with the vaccine apart from a very slightly tender arm at the immjnisation site about 24-48 hours after the injecgion. It settles quickly and although I do get blood sugar problems with infections this never seems to occur for me with immunisations. Of course any immunisation stimulates on's immune system and this might raise the sugars a bit some some of us. I think it may take about 10 days for the immunisation to be effective so theoretically it could be possible to catch flu in few days zfter the inje tio if one is sneezed on by someone suffering from flu! Best wishes Stephen

Nov 15, 2013 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Nat-Sav it's worth getting your flu jab sorted ASAP - in case your GP runs out. I've had the fluu jabs from day one and never had any problems . You don't want to get the flu.

Nov 15, 2013 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Had mine 08/10/13 this year here at work...so no appointment problems. I have recently had to visit three different surgeries: mine, one for mobile diabetic retina camera shots and also to my wife's surgery....all three had walk-in arrangements in place for flu jabs. Just go to the surgery and hopefully yours will have the same arrangement. My bloods always go a little high for 10 days or so afterwards as your body becomes somewhat insulin resistant whilst fighting the 'infection'. Easily coped with by compensation though. If unlucky and more severely affected - apply sick day rules. Go for it. Regards Garry

Nov 15, 2013 Nat-Sav 15 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jab Hi, Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with the flu jab? E.g. flu-like symptoms following the jab? Changes in blood glucose control / ketones? I think I might have missed my opportunity this year, (not being able to reach my GP surgery because the phone's always engaged) but I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons. Thanks.

Nov 15, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 11.0 - 22:37pm - bedtime - 11.2 - 19:25pm - teatime - felt lousy all day - sharp stitch in my stomach - bedtime felt sickly so had 1 jelly baby 5.9 - 07:54am - fasting lantus decreases: Tue 29.10 from 24u to 22u Sat 02.10 from 22u to 20u Tue 6.11 from 20u to 18u

Nov 14, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average Lol....does the diary paint a clearer picture...?.... Couple of beers was it....

Nov 14, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average novorapidboi26 said: What was different on the Monday then? Don't want to hog this topic with my diary but......

Nov 14, 2013 Louise1988 69 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone! Every little helps!

Nov 14, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone! Trying to raise awareness through family, friends etc on social media. Trying to get retweets from celebs etc. Obvious stuff but i suppose it all helps.

Nov 14, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone! Sounds like a great idea.......

Nov 14, 2013 Louise1988 69 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Happy World Diabetes Day, everyone! I'm buying my work colleagues and myself some cakes today. If they ask if I can eat them, I'm going to bore them to death with facts about diabetes