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Sep 23, 2013
jlyall 8 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / carbs in turnip

thanks novo rapid
had it yesterday and reading was high after it
didn't cover it
 
Sep 23, 2013
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / carbs in turnip

turnips are actually high in the GI index, which means they will be processed in to glucose reasonably quickly, however they have a low glycaemic load, which account for carbs per serving, so as with most things, you will likely need to just test them out and make a decision from there......
 
Sep 23, 2013
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skin drug with spin-off benefits for Type 1

interesting, thanks..........

anything that can help the newly diagnosed is a bonus, and obviously research and development of such drugs increases understanding..... Very Happy
 
Sep 23, 2013
JamesW 24 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Skin drug with spin-off benefits for Type 1

Saw this on the BBC site so thought I would post up a link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24177519
 
Sep 23, 2013
jlyall 8 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / carbs in turnip

should the carbs in turnip be counted with your meal
 
Sep 21, 2013
derekh1965 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Ilumiworld

Hi

Don't know if anyone is aware of this site http://www.ilumiworld.com/

They sell gluten/allergy free foods which are very easy to cook, just microwave for 2 minutes. Can be stored in the food cupboard. Taste lovely and are a good price with free delivery.

They always have promotions

Regards
Derek
 
Sep 20, 2013
Iddkmd 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / receeding gums

Hi kittycat
I am a recent dafne graduate but also a dentist. Diabetes does have an effect on the health of your gums. The problem is down to our susceptibility to infections. We also experience complications with damage to our capacity to heal. These factors make us more susceptible to a condition known as Periodontal(Gum) disease. The tissues affected are the gums and the underlying bone. As the name suggests the condition is an infection and involving the bacterial invasion of the afore mentioned gums. This is why your dentist suggested corsodyl mouthwash as it is an antibacterial mouthwash that will reduce the bacteria present.
We cannot really do anymore to reduce our susceptibility to gum disease other than improve our blood glucose control through the dafne programme.
The only other steps to take are those open to non-diabetics which is collectively known as oral hygiene. The best person to advise on this is your dentist/ dental hygienist/ dental therapist. There are specialist Periodontists but they are usually private.

All that being said the problem of gum recession is usually down to over brushing. The best way to improve against that would be to try an electric toothbrush as it cleans well enough without scrubbing the gum away.

It is hard to be precise about anything without clinical examination but I hope the information has been helpful.

There should be plenty advice at your dentist just don't be afraid to ask.

Good luck
 
Sep 20, 2013
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and cals book

i have the pocket and app and both have proved very useful when dining out......
 
Sep 20, 2013
Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / ketones

Most DAFNE HCPs have access to free meters doled out by the manufacturers. Sweetheart your DAFNE team and I'm sure that they will be able to help.
Once you have one and are satisfied with the performance, phone Abbott on 0500467466 and tell them you are interested in an Optium Freestyle meter for use with both BGs and Ketones. They will normally send one out free....and thus you have 2 meters - 1 in use and 1 standby.
Talk to them at the same time asking about download capabilities of the meter and they will likely supply you with a USB download lead and software to suit your meter.
I have always found Abbott Laboratories a very helpful business. They always used to send out batteries for the meter too, when your low battery warning light comes on, but have stopped doing it as they say they are not now allowed by Royal Mail to send out batteries in the post!
Regards
Garry
 
Sep 20, 2013
hannahdefries 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

I shall try & we shall see
Thanks for all your help Surprised)
 
Sep 20, 2013
Warwick 430 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

Leave everything as is for now. Test straight after exercise in addition to all the good things you are currently doing. And yes, it looks like having QA before exercise is working for you, so continue with that.

I'm sure that you already carry jellybeans or the like on your runs, so continue with that in case you take too much QA, but experiment a little until you get it right. By the look of it, you are pretty close to that, and if you are running the same route each time, then you'll be able to work out how much insulin is appropriate depending on your starting BG levels.
 
Sep 19, 2013
Vickyp 135 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and cals book

I have the pocket version but have the android app which is much better, especially when out and about!
 
Sep 19, 2013
hannahdefries 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

So i should leave everything dosage wise as it is for now, But make sure i test straight after my exercise?
Shall i carry on having QA before exercise too?
 
Sep 19, 2013
Warwick 430 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

Well, if you get this part of your insulin dosage right, then you may be able to drop your BI a bit too and avoid some of those hypos.

I've shared my diary with you so you can look and see that you are in no way abnormal. I might even win the prize for most hypos. :-)

I get to see my endo tomorrow morning and I don't think that she will be happy. :-)
 
Sep 19, 2013
hannahdefries 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

So I need to test again as soon as I am back from my run or swim? Drives me insane not being able to get it right. I recently dropped my morning bi from 16 to 14 bcos of all those hypos
 
Sep 19, 2013
Warwick 430 posts

Topic: General Discussion / ketones

Good stuff. Hope you come right soon. Definitely get an Optium Freestyle (Formerly known as Optium Exceed). Even if you have to buy one, it is worth having for these kind of cases. I've got two in case one of them dies.

Cheers,
Warwick.
 
Sep 19, 2013
Warwick 430 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

Scary. Your diary looks a lot like mine. :-) Lots of hypos after exercise. :-)

OK, so sounds like things went well today which is great news. I suggest that you keep an eye out for hypos later on today though as exercise tends to lead to hypos for up to 24 hours after exercise.

2.6 miles in 25 minutes is aerobic exercise (actually anything longer than 15 minutes is aerobic exercise), and it is unusual for BGLs to rise during and after aerobic exercise without taking in excess carb, but everybody is different and it sounds like that is what is happening in your case.

I like that you have listed your exercise types in the comments. That is very helpful. Can I suggest that for future exercise sessions, you test just before your exercise as you currently are doing (before any food intake), and then again as soon as you finish? Just select the type as "After Exercise". At the moment it is a bit hard to tell - e.g. Sunday 15/9 you have exercise start at 10.03 and then no test until an hour and half later at 11.33 and I'm pretty sure it didn't take you 90 minutes to run 3 miles. :-) Then I can see if the rise has happened during the exercise or between the exercise ending and the next meal.

Hope that all makes sense.

Warwick.
 
Sep 19, 2013
davidcragg 14 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and cals book

I can recommend the Carbs and Cals phone app too (it's available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry phones).
I've used both the iPhone and Android versions.

Just remember to download all the pictures to your phone so that you can use it when you don't have a phone signal!
You can do that by going to the setup screen and selecting the "Download all images" button, but I suggest you do that on a wifi connection as there is a lot to transfer.

regards,
David
 
Sep 19, 2013
davidcragg 14 posts

Topic: General Discussion / ketones

Yes, it's interesting that when I was on the course I looked through the process and didn't think much about it. Just "Ok, I follow this flowchart when I'm unwell".

Now I'm actually following the sick day rules you suddenly realise how crude the Ketostix measurement is. Useable, but crude.
Sick day rules switch at 3mmol/L but the colour chart on the Ketostix goes 1.5mmol/L and then 4mmol/L.

I will certainly ask about the meter when I'm next in clinic as currently I use the bgstar meter which doesn't have that feature.

thanks,
David
 
Sep 19, 2013
hannahdefries 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

BG Diary
 
Sep 19, 2013
hannahdefries 12 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and cals book

Amy i downloaded the book to my phone on App store and it is soooooo convenient.. well recommended!
Obviously if you have the phone to do so! x
 
Sep 19, 2013
hannahdefries 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise & BG levels

Fab. thanks so much
I have just shared my diary with you
When i woke this morning i was 11.. I took 4 QA (scared this was too much but hey ho).. I ran 2.6 miles in around 25 minutes at 6:20am, I had my BI which is levemir at 7:30 and i have now just had my breakfast and my BG was 4.8!!
I do exercise quite often and have been doing this more since i finished DAFNE mid august.
I have 2QA - 1CP , so 2:1 ratio.
I have always had high levels after exercising.
 
Sep 19, 2013
Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / ketones

If you would like 'live' ketone levels you may wish considering another meter.
I use an Abbott Optium Xceed meter for which you are able to be prescribed Ketone test strips in addition to the normal Blood Glucose testing strips.
Urinanalyis test strips are OK but only give you results of what has already happened...not much use when you are wanting early warning of things going awry when ill.
This meter and Ketone test strips give you a much tighter range for Ketone analysis too...down to 0.1 and although I havn't researched the accuracy of these low value results, I gain confidence from them as they seem to reflect how I am feeling at the time of illness.

Regards
Garry
 
Sep 19, 2013
AmySouter 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and cals book

I've just completed a week of Dafne and am trying to get a grip on counting CPs etc. The scales are out at home all the time, and sometimes i manage to get everything worked out in time to eat my food while its still hot... ! I think a Carbs and Cals book might make things speedier - has anyone tried the pocket version, or is the full size version more complete?