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Hi I'm a newby only Graduated on the 08/11/13 my reading this morning was 4.6 Surprised

Nov 21, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Its a pain when you need change the background dose, but also good that you need less insulin.....

a test tonight on the 16u without food after would be interesting...........the sandwich and rolos may have pushed you up to 8.5......

Nov 21, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor

How long will you be using it............?

This is me assuming its a short term thing as funding one permanently is rarely heard of....... Wink

Nov 21, 2013

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor

Yes I am going to get one in January. I've looked on the internet for info on it and watched videos on YouTube of how it works, how it is fitted etc so feel ok about it. I'm sure it will be an eye opener as to how my blood sugar is reacting. It is measured every 5 mins or something and you can get graphs and all sorts of lovely technical stuff! Something to look forward to!

Nov 21, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Wed 20.11
11.7 - 22:42pm - bedtime
3.3 - 10:17am - fasting - then after 5 (25g cho) jelly babies 4.1 @ 10:33am

Thu 21.11
5.8 - 22:22pm - bedtime
- reduced lantus (because of all the fasting lows) by 2u so from 18u to 16u
- had corned beef sandwich 2 slices of bread for supper, eaten after bedtime test was done, but......
found a packet of rolos so also had 2 of these
8.5 - 08:38am - fasting

lantus decreases:
Tue 29.10 from 24u to 22u
Sat 02.10 from 22u to 20u
Tue 6.11 from 20u to 18u
Wed 20.11 from 18u to 16u

Nov 21, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor

Not had one personally or seen one in person, but I believe the sensor is similar to a pump cannula in size and in fitting.

the sensor sits at a similar depth to the cannula and measures the glucose levels from the interstitial fluid as opposed to the blood.

So I think if you were to compare your BG and CGM readings there would be a alight delay on the CGM, so its good for spotting patterns and I suppose with a little tweaking could be used all the time as a method of monitoring glucose levels.

Are you going to be getting one....?

Nov 21, 2013

Louise1988 69 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bladder neuropathy

Hi Lisa. Has this been confirmed as a result of your diabetes?

Nov 21, 2013

Lisaraby 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bladder neuropathy

I'm guessing nobody else has got this problem but thanks anyway Crying or Very sad

Nov 20, 2013

JMoran1983 2 posts

Hi Pauline, you may have estimated the CPs correctly but the effects of the fat (butter and cream) and protein from the fish may have caused the food to digest more slowly giving a delayed peak in blood glucose. If you ever see James Martin make mashed potato, you'll see it's equal parts potato and butter!

Were you back in target 4-5 hours later? It's important that you don't react to high readings 2 hours post meal as the insulin would have still been working.

It is always going to be an estimation when eating out and it's always better to underestimate if you're out and about and correct at the next meal if necessary.

Nov 20, 2013

NuMo 28 posts

Hi Pauline

We eat out regularly, and I still haven't got it right yet. The only listings for eating out are for the big chains such as McDonald's or Wetherspoon's which are not places I go to. As Novorapidboi says it is a guessing game which is made more complicated by the fact that some chefs will add sugar to "improve" the flavour. I once chose what I thought would be a nil dish only to find it unusually sweet and yes, experienced a massive spike afterwards. All I can suggest is give it your best guess and err on the upward side. Be prepared for a spike and deal accordingly. Don't beat yourself up if you get it wrong, after all you're outside your control zone. Make a note of where you were, what you chose and what value you gave it. Then add how close your estimation was so you know for another time. When you find yourself coming close, which you will, allow yourself a sense of achievement. Smile

Nov 20, 2013

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor

Anyone had one of these fitted? If so, how is it fitted, how big is it, where on the body is it fitted? Thanks for any info.

Nov 19, 2013

Nat-Sav 15 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac Disease

Louise1988 said:
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.

Thanks Louise. Why are you still suspicious? Did your doctor also suspect coeliac disease?

Nov 19, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Sat 16.11
8.6 - 22:15pm - bedtime
9.8 - 07:30am - fasting

Sun 17.11
12.8 - 22:36pm - bedtime
5.2 - 11:06am - fasting

Mon 18.11
14.3 - 22:25pm - bedtime
5.4 - 11:06am - fasting

feeling really stressed at the moment

Tue 19.11
10.2 - 22:31pm - bedtime
7.2 - 08:50am - 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 18, 2013

Matt Hewitt 8 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Tim Tam Cheesecake

Thanks

Nov 18, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Tim Tam Cheesecake

I used the myfitnespal website, and use the app daily,,,,,,,,,,

this is what I got......some of the items brands may not match up to yours but it will be pretty close.......

Time Tam Cheesecake:

Calories: 5892

Carbs: 509

Fat: 381

Protein: 68

Sodium: 5415

Sugar: 427

All those numbers are in grams......... Very Happy

Nov 18, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

what was your BG before your meal?

7 units may just of been good enough for the potato, there must of been other ingredients in there what was in the soup?

its all a guessing game when out anyway, the more you do it, the better you become.......

Nov 18, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Phils got it in one.........lol...........

I would think it may be down to the different eating habits and/or activity levels.............alcohol maybe..........

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

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

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 425 posts

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

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