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Sep 6, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

novorapidboi26 said:
Basically she means no carbs working during the night, so for most that would mean they could have dinner, just no supper.....

If you have your dinner at 7-8 pm,. your carbs and insulin should be expired by 11-12 pm........you would test at 11-12, then wake up at 3 am and test......

the 3 am test is purely because it the time of day when the body is at it lowest production of hormones and so will not effect the blood sugar reading, when it hits 4, 5, 6, people will normally see a rise due to the dawn phenomenon effect......which would mislead you when evaluating your overnight background dose...

Your background was OK the last time you checked was it not........?

Last nights 7.6, then 9.0, then 7.6 may be as a result of either some small amount of carbs still going, or a need for more BI insulin overnight........

as its within 1-2mmol/l I would assume the BI dose is OK......

Your dinner blood sugars are good also, you stayed in single figures and peaked at 8.9........

All these results are showing me that your doses are pretty much bang on.......

Thanks. I never really have supper at all so my last carbs would be 8pm or shortly afterwards. The early days of this week threw me a bit with the high BG in the mornings but last night seemed to work out ok.

If you had a late dinner say between 9pm - 10pm would you still take the BI when going to bed between 11pm-12 or would you wait the four hours and set the alarm to take the BI then? Sorry with all the questions.

Sep 6, 2013

Louise1988 68 posts

Topic: General Discussion / cheiroerthropathy

Laura, sorry to hear you've had to stop working. I agree with novorapidboi, you should definitely try to get benefits, if you think you might be entitled to them. You don't get if you don't ask Smile

Sep 6, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

Basically she means no carbs working during the night, so for most that would mean they could have dinner, just no supper.....

If you have your dinner at 7-8 pm,. your carbs and insulin should be expired by 11-12 pm........you would test at 11-12, then wake up at 3 am and test......

the 3 am test is purely because it the time of day when the body is at it lowest production of hormones and so will not effect the blood sugar reading, when it hits 4, 5, 6, people will normally see a rise due to the dawn phenomenon effect......which would mislead you when evaluating your overnight background dose...

Your background was OK the last time you checked was it not........?

Last nights 7.6, then 9.0, then 7.6 may be as a result of either some small amount of carbs still going, or a need for more BI insulin overnight........

as its within 1-2mmol/l I would assume the BI dose is OK......

Your dinner blood sugars are good also, you stayed in single figures and peaked at 8.9........

All these results are showing me that your doses are pretty much bang on.......

Sep 6, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / cheiroerthropathy

Got this from the gov.uk website for DLA benefit:

Your disability or health condition must mean one or both of the following are true:

you need help looking after yourself

you have walking difficulties

You must have had these difficulties for at least 3 months and expect them to last for at least 6 months. If youâ€™re terminally ill (ie not expected to live more than 6 months), you donâ€™t need to have had these difficulties for 3 months.

So I would say that yes you can claim benefit, at least after the 3 months mark.......

One things for sure, you will no doubt need to try anyway, so you will find out one way or another.....

Good luck and welcome to the forum.....

Very Happy

Sep 6, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

Louise1988 said:
The fact that you were 7.6 when you went to bed, and when you woke up, suggests your basal is ok. As you say, maybe keep an eye on your readings 4hours after dinner. Maybe also a carb free test at 3am?

Carb free test at 3am as in no carbs for my dinner the previous night? Thanks.

Sep 6, 2013

Louise1988 68 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

The fact that you were 7.6 when you went to bed, and when you woke up, suggests your basal is ok. As you say, maybe keep an eye on your readings 4hours after dinner. Maybe also a carb free test at 3am?

Sep 6, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Ratios

If you took the wrong ratio by mistake and realised an hour or two after would you correct straightaway or wait until the next meal?

Sep 6, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

Was 4.2 at dinner last night (7pm) and had 8cps so took aq 8-2. At 9pm i was BG 8.9 and then at bedtime four hours after my dinner (11pm) my BG was 7.6. I took a 3am BG and i was 9.0 then at 0640am i was 7.6. Fairly confused over the previous few nights but maybe it's my ratio at dinner that needs to be kept an eye on.

Sep 5, 2013

laura45 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / cheiroerthropathy

hi i have recentley been diagnosed with this condition , i have had to go on the sick from work because of the pain. i would like to no if this condition is a disability and if so will i be entiltled to disability benefits . does anyone out their who can help Crying or Very sad

Sep 5, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

novorapidboi26 said:
Yes, Rafa, exactly........

In order for you to evaluate your dinner time dose you would need to test after all carbs and insulin have expired. If its OK, then you can assume the rise is happening overnight or because of the dawn phenomenon.

But as you recently looked at your BI, your evening meal ratio may need tweaked.

Yes thought so thanks. Last night i waited four hours and my BG was 12.2 so i took a qa +2 and my BI of 16 and was still 12.1 this morning at 6am. Took my BI last night at midnight as my dinner was at 8pm. Strange because all last week my BG at 6am were more or less perfect and i was having my dinner each night between 7.30 - 8pm and BI between 10pm-11pm. I think it might well be a case of adjusting my dinner tiem ratio. Currently on 1:1

Sep 5, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

Yes, Rafa, exactly........

In order for you to evaluate your dinner time dose you would need to test after all carbs and insulin have expired. If its OK, then you can assume the rise is happening overnight or because of the dawn phenomenon.

But as you recently looked at your BI, your evening meal ratio may need tweaked.

Sep 4, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

Hi,

Due to work and the commute home i would basically be having my dinner anytime between 7.30pm-8pm during the week. I would then normally go to bed between 10pm-11pm and have noticed the last two nights my BG has been good by my standards 7.7 and 6.0 yet when i woke up my bloods were 13.8 and then this morning 12.3. I am wondering should i have tested around 12-1am seen as my qa would have only two hours in from my dinner when i went to bed.

Thanks.

Sep 3, 2013

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Cooling Wallet?

Re the meter: i live in Qld (summer temps often over 30 degrees) and only twice has my meter given me the error message related to temperature. This was rectified by moving my bag from out of the sun into a shady place and waiting and then it worked OK. I'd try being mindful of the possibility and deal with that if it happens. I would also take two meters.

Helen

Sep 3, 2013

marke 655 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Lyndoran25

Hi, can you please read the help on sharing your BG Diary or email us using the 'Contact DAFNE Online' link at the bottom of each page. Thank you Very Happy

Sep 3, 2013

hypo 18 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

Hi novorapidboi26 No hypo just seemed appropriate as that is what we are all trying to avoid as well as going the other way I have fairly good control thanks to Dafne on all you people with you advice once again thanks to you all .

Sep 3, 2013

chrisinbrum 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Cooling Wallet?

I'm off to California and Death Valley soon too, and I was wondering, after seeing that temperatures might not drop below 30 C during the night, whether you had any problems keeping your blood test monitor and test strips cool enough too? My strips say they should be kept below 30 C. I've used the Frio packs for insulin before but wasn't sure about keeping the strips and machine in them.

michaelj said:
michaelj said:
I would echo what Simon has said about Frio wallets. Used mine driving across Death Valley in California where the temp was 45 deg C. and the insulin was kept cool enough not to be affected. Just remember to keep the gel wet.

Sep 3, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

welcome hypo........

i hope your username isn't a reflection of your blood sugar control..... Very Happy

.........

were all happy to help whenever you need it, if we can......

Sep 3, 2013

Anne McMullen 1 post

Topic: Questions ? / Lyndoran25

Lyn

Discussed with Phil this morning hoe now you can see my diary.

Anne McMullen

Sep 2, 2013

hypo 18 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

I completed the DAFNE course in 2011 after having Diabetes for 25years, since joining DAFNE on line and reading peoples comments and advice I have learned more than ever . So thankyou all.

Aug 29, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

novorapidboi26 said:
That's really good numbers.....for me they would be anyway, all pretty close to each other too.........

a wee tweak to timing or dose may even bring you down lower........

well done........

Thanks. Delighted to be honest. Lets just say it's a long time since i can remember readings like them in the morning! Just have to keep on top of it now.

Aug 29, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning

That's really good numbers.....for me they would be anyway, all pretty close to each other too.........

a wee tweak to timing or dose may even bring you down lower........

well done........

Aug 29, 2013

Rafa 99 posts

Topic: Questions ? / High Bloods

I noticed today at lunch i was 4.7 and had 9 cps but because i am going for a run after work i just took 7 untis of aq. This was at 1.25pm and then just there at 3.35pm i was 18.4. Now normally mid afternoon i would be between 11-13 but when i would have my dinner at 7-7.30pm i would be within range. I ate 2 cps there and took 2 qa for it and a +2 because i was afraid the lunch time qa did not go into me. Didn't want to be getting ready for the runa nd find i was 18. Any opinions please?

Sep 6, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning novorapidboi26 said: Basically she means no carbs working during the night, so for most that would mean they could have dinner, just no supper..... If you have your dinner at 7-8 pm,. your carbs and insulin should be expired by 11-12 pm........you would test at 11-12, then wake up at 3 am and test...... the 3 am test is purely because it the time of day when the body is at it lowest production of hormones and so will not effect the blood sugar reading, when it hits 4, 5, 6, people will normally see a rise due to the dawn phenomenon effect......which would mislead you when evaluating your overnight background dose... Your background was OK the last time you checked was it not........? Last nights 7.6, then 9.0, then 7.6 may be as a result of either some small amount of carbs still going, or a need for more BI insulin overnight........ as its within 1-2mmol/l I would assume the BI dose is OK...... Your dinner blood sugars are good also, you stayed in single figures and peaked at 8.9........ All these results are showing me that your doses are pretty much bang on....... Thanks. I never really have supper at all so my last carbs would be 8pm or shortly afterwards. The early days of this week threw me a bit with the high BG in the mornings but last night seemed to work out ok. If you had a late dinner say between 9pm - 10pm would you still take the BI when going to bed between 11pm-12 or would you wait the four hours and set the alarm to take the BI then? Sorry with all the questions.

Sep 6, 2013 Louise1988 68 posts	Topic: General Discussion / cheiroerthropathy Laura, sorry to hear you've had to stop working. I agree with novorapidboi, you should definitely try to get benefits, if you think you might be entitled to them. You don't get if you don't ask

Sep 6, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning Basically she means no carbs working during the night, so for most that would mean they could have dinner, just no supper..... If you have your dinner at 7-8 pm,. your carbs and insulin should be expired by 11-12 pm........you would test at 11-12, then wake up at 3 am and test...... the 3 am test is purely because it the time of day when the body is at it lowest production of hormones and so will not effect the blood sugar reading, when it hits 4, 5, 6, people will normally see a rise due to the dawn phenomenon effect......which would mislead you when evaluating your overnight background dose... Your background was OK the last time you checked was it not........? Last nights 7.6, then 9.0, then 7.6 may be as a result of either some small amount of carbs still going, or a need for more BI insulin overnight........ as its within 1-2mmol/l I would assume the BI dose is OK...... Your dinner blood sugars are good also, you stayed in single figures and peaked at 8.9........ All these results are showing me that your doses are pretty much bang on.......

Sep 6, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / cheiroerthropathy Got this from the gov.uk website for DLA benefit: Your disability or health condition must mean one or both of the following are true: you need help looking after yourself you have walking difficulties You must have had these difficulties for at least 3 months and expect them to last for at least 6 months. If youâ€™re terminally ill (ie not expected to live more than 6 months), you donâ€™t need to have had these difficulties for 3 months. So I would say that yes you can claim benefit, at least after the 3 months mark....... One things for sure, you will no doubt need to try anyway, so you will find out one way or another..... Good luck and welcome to the forum.....

Sep 6, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning Louise1988 said: The fact that you were 7.6 when you went to bed, and when you woke up, suggests your basal is ok. As you say, maybe keep an eye on your readings 4hours after dinner. Maybe also a carb free test at 3am? Carb free test at 3am as in no carbs for my dinner the previous night? Thanks.

Sep 6, 2013 Louise1988 68 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning The fact that you were 7.6 when you went to bed, and when you woke up, suggests your basal is ok. As you say, maybe keep an eye on your readings 4hours after dinner. Maybe also a carb free test at 3am?

Sep 6, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Ratios If you took the wrong ratio by mistake and realised an hour or two after would you correct straightaway or wait until the next meal?

Sep 6, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning Was 4.2 at dinner last night (7pm) and had 8cps so took aq 8-2. At 9pm i was BG 8.9 and then at bedtime four hours after my dinner (11pm) my BG was 7.6. I took a 3am BG and i was 9.0 then at 0640am i was 7.6. Fairly confused over the previous few nights but maybe it's my ratio at dinner that needs to be kept an eye on.

Sep 5, 2013 laura45 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / cheiroerthropathy hi i have recentley been diagnosed with this condition , i have had to go on the sick from work because of the pain. i would like to no if this condition is a disability and if so will i be entiltled to disability benefits . does anyone out their who can help

Sep 5, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning novorapidboi26 said: Yes, Rafa, exactly........ In order for you to evaluate your dinner time dose you would need to test after all carbs and insulin have expired. If its OK, then you can assume the rise is happening overnight or because of the dawn phenomenon. But as you recently looked at your BI, your evening meal ratio may need tweaked. Yes thought so thanks. Last night i waited four hours and my BG was 12.2 so i took a qa +2 and my BI of 16 and was still 12.1 this morning at 6am. Took my BI last night at midnight as my dinner was at 8pm. Strange because all last week my BG at 6am were more or less perfect and i was having my dinner each night between 7.30 - 8pm and BI between 10pm-11pm. I think it might well be a case of adjusting my dinner tiem ratio. Currently on 1:1

Sep 5, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning Yes, Rafa, exactly........ In order for you to evaluate your dinner time dose you would need to test after all carbs and insulin have expired. If its OK, then you can assume the rise is happening overnight or because of the dawn phenomenon. But as you recently looked at your BI, your evening meal ratio may need tweaked.

Sep 4, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning Hi, Due to work and the commute home i would basically be having my dinner anytime between 7.30pm-8pm during the week. I would then normally go to bed between 10pm-11pm and have noticed the last two nights my BG has been good by my standards 7.7 and 6.0 yet when i woke up my bloods were 13.8 and then this morning 12.3. I am wondering should i have tested around 12-1am seen as my qa would have only two hours in from my dinner when i went to bed. Thanks.

Sep 3, 2013 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Cooling Wallet? Re the meter: i live in Qld (summer temps often over 30 degrees) and only twice has my meter given me the error message related to temperature. This was rectified by moving my bag from out of the sun into a shady place and waiting and then it worked OK. I'd try being mindful of the possibility and deal with that if it happens. I would also take two meters. Helen

Sep 3, 2013 marke 655 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Lyndoran25 Hi, can you please read the help on sharing your BG Diary or email us using the 'Contact DAFNE Online' link at the bottom of each page. Thank you

Sep 3, 2013 hypo 18 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning Hi novorapidboi26 No hypo just seemed appropriate as that is what we are all trying to avoid as well as going the other way I have fairly good control thanks to Dafne on all you people with you advice once again thanks to you all .

Sep 3, 2013 chrisinbrum 41 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Cooling Wallet? I'm off to California and Death Valley soon too, and I was wondering, after seeing that temperatures might not drop below 30 C during the night, whether you had any problems keeping your blood test monitor and test strips cool enough too? My strips say they should be kept below 30 C. I've used the Frio packs for insulin before but wasn't sure about keeping the strips and machine in them. michaelj said: michaelj said: I would echo what Simon has said about Frio wallets. Used mine driving across Death Valley in California where the temp was 45 deg C. and the insulin was kept cool enough not to be affected. Just remember to keep the gel wet.

Sep 3, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning welcome hypo........ i hope your username isn't a reflection of your blood sugar control..... ......... were all happy to help whenever you need it, if we can......

Sep 3, 2013 Anne McMullen 1 post	Topic: Questions ? / Lyndoran25 Lyn Discussed with Phil this morning hoe now you can see my diary. Anne McMullen

Sep 2, 2013 hypo 18 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning I completed the DAFNE course in 2011 after having Diabetes for 25years, since joining DAFNE on line and reading peoples comments and advice I have learned more than ever . So thankyou all.

Aug 29, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning novorapidboi26 said: That's really good numbers.....for me they would be anyway, all pretty close to each other too......... a wee tweak to timing or dose may even bring you down lower........ well done........ Thanks. Delighted to be honest. Lets just say it's a long time since i can remember readings like them in the morning! Just have to keep on top of it now.

Aug 29, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Blood Glucose in the morning That's really good numbers.....for me they would be anyway, all pretty close to each other too......... a wee tweak to timing or dose may even bring you down lower........ well done........

Aug 29, 2013 Rafa 99 posts	Topic: Questions ? / High Bloods I noticed today at lunch i was 4.7 and had 9 cps but because i am going for a run after work i just took 7 untis of aq. This was at 1.25pm and then just there at 3.35pm i was 18.4. Now normally mid afternoon i would be between 11-13 but when i would have my dinner at 7-7.30pm i would be within range. I ate 2 cps there and took 2 qa for it and a +2 because i was afraid the lunch time qa did not go into me. Didn't want to be getting ready for the runa nd find i was 18. Any opinions please?