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Jul 15, 2013
JennyNZ
29 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to upload diary from app to website strangely enough it sorted itself out after numerous attempts. pressed 'download entries' and it did! |
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Jul 15, 2013
Warwick
423 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / dafne sports camps? Hi Jenny,Closer to you than the USA is Act1vate - http://www.hypoactive.org/content/act1vate-2013 It should run again in March next year somewhere reasonably close to Melbourne, Australia. It runs from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. It it is full of practical information and I found it fantastic and extremely helpful earlier this year. If you subscribe to the email list, you should get details of when the next one happens if you are interested. In March there were about 40 attendees I think and it is very liberating to be surrounded by others all testing and injecting, or dialling up insulin pump doses. Cheers, Warwick. |
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Jul 14, 2013
JennyNZ
29 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / dafne sports camps? Just recently I went to this wonderful camp in America (from New Zealand) called campWILD a camp to help athletes who have diabetes manage training and racing in either track, cycling or triathlon. it catered for beginners to very accomplished. it was wonderful! there was a mix of theory and practice. (if I could post photos I would!!!) Have DAFNE ever thought about doing something like this? Have to admit that I have found the DAFNE programme's weakest link is training and racing. e.g. coping with 4am starts; having long races over 3-4 hours; nutrition on long bike rides/swims etc. I wouldn't expect this kind of detail to be part of the general dafne programme but the opportunity to discuss and practice with other diabetics was invaluable - I got so much out of it. |
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Jul 14, 2013
JennyNZ
29 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to upload diary from app to website Simon hi. I have an I pod and your app works great basically a digital diary until I'm connected and then i'm online. In the past all I have needed to do was press "download entries from site" and it works. (it has never been automatic) worked fine before but now wont download at all. any suggestions? |
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Jul 13, 2013
Nettie
7 posts
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Thanks for the speedy reply. I will do that. |
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Jul 13, 2013
alturn
78 posts
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Mine last 2 or 3 months, but I don't use alarms any more as they seem to increase use. I would contact the makers and ask for a new meter. Have your readings changed as it might indicate a fault? I use normal (not rechargeable) batteries supplied by Aviva on request every few months |
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Jul 13, 2013
Nettie
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / batteries for the accu-chek I seem to be replacing the batteries for my monitor every couple of weeks. Is this normal?
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Jul 12, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Foods Welcome Veg crisps may have beetroot and parsnip in there...and personally they bump my BGs every time. You should find the CHO value on the packet to help you decide whether they are suitable to use in your particular situation. Regards Garry |
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Jul 11, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Diary - All Comments Welcomed Can I have some comments on these BG readings please?I'm currently on: QA/Humalog - 1:10 BI/Lantus - 18u at 10pm 21/02 I went onto a split dose of Lantus 10am & 10pm 27/06 back onto a single dose because I didn't know if the split was working for me & because Lantus is really a single dose insulin unlike Levemir which can be split. I don't know if my Lantus is running out ie not working the full 24 hrs. |
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Jul 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / No carb day .. Nearly If within an hour of next meal you can take it eith dinner but not correct....It's more in the middle of your insulin action from the previous meal then you would take for it there and then and it would be the normal dose provided your previous carb count and timing was good... You can check your bg at the snack and expect it to be higher....if its on target in the middle of the insulin action you may have more units still to go and would need to consider that before dosing for the snack... |
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Jul 11, 2013
MaryJC
10 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / No carb day .. Nearly I have just been looking this up myself as everyone seems to mention what they are taking.My QA is Novorapid which I believe starts to work in 15 mins. My BI is Insulatard which, according to the leaflet is a isophane insulin suspension (NPH) And starts to work in 1.5 hours and lasts for 24 hrs I split this and take 8 units morn and night, I have been using my QA 4times a day before meals if neccessary. Thats what i have figured out from everything i have read. But I would like to know from all you people out there that seem to know what you're doing < smiling>. If I had a snack in between meals should I have more QA. As my lunchtime insulin may still be working I am not sure how I would work all this out Ie- lunch at 1:30pm BG 4.4. CP 6 QA 3 I've had a snack at 5:30 pm. CP 2.5 would anyone have taken more for that or just waited until dinner time to correct as normal. I am thinking of this more during the evening as that's when I get "the munches" Muddled Mary xx |
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Jul 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Foods Firstly, you don't need to go 10 hours straight, no one can be expected to do that..........look at THIS...!! I usually go for chicken salads or omelettes..........I would imagine your veg crisps would be OK, but for best results just stick to meat and eggs and cheese....... It shouldn't be that bad if you just do 4-5 hours carb free slots..... |
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Jul 11, 2013
clare.bm
1 post
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Foods  Hi everyoneI've just started on an insulin pump and to test the effectiveness of my basal rates, I have to have a carb-free day tomorrow, from 8am until 6pm. I adore my carbs and am panicking at the though of a whole 10 hours without any! I've bought some Tyrres Veg Crisps (beetroot, parsnip & carrot) to ease my pain, thinking that they're cooked vegetables so must be ok to have. Does anyone have any idea about this? Any other suggestions for yummy carb-free foods that seem like the real thing would be greatly appreciated!
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Jul 11, 2013
Warwick
423 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hyperglycaemia in early hours of the morning I was told that injecting into muscle would be painful, but haven't found it any more painful than injecting into the abdomen, in fact often it doesn't hurt at all, whereas some injections into the abdomen reach an 8 out of 10 on the pain scale. I do only use 4mm needles though so I think it only just reaches the muscle :-) |
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Jul 11, 2013
Warwick
423 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / No carb day .. Nearly Can you please post what your QA and BI insulins are? It is always nice to know the profiles of the insulins.Thanks, Warwick. |
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Jul 10, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Lantus - times Normally at 06:40 and around 18:00 each day.Currently split 26u and 26u. Regards Garry |
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Jul 10, 2013
Pat N
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic? I have Type 1 Diabetes and just been diagnosed as Celiac as well. (What a nightmare).I am now just waiting at the time of this posting for the the specialist and Dietician appointments. I didn’t think I had a Gluten problem; it was only picked up at my Diabetes review because I mentioned I was losing weight and sent to have a blood test, and then the camera job. Has anyone any advice to help me adapt to this drastic life change. How do you cope with eating out, Holidays, food shopping etc, you know just the normal things in life if you know what I mean. I’m just glad that I was lucky enough to have previously been sent on the DAFNE course that will help me understand what this new tasteless food diet is doing to my blood sugars. I know its not just all about me (insert subtle joke) but please wish me luck. |
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Jul 10, 2013
Pat N
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Lantus - times 25u @ 23.00hrs. it works for me |
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Jul 9, 2013
MaryJC
10 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / No carb day .. Nearly thankyou x |
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Jul 9, 2013
marke
681 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hyperglycaemia in early hours of the morning A few things. Firstly, it is generally believed by the experts that run DAFNE that rebound from night time hypo's is a myth. They believe that if you wake with high BG's its either Dawn P or something you did the evening before. Secondly if it is Dawn P you would not normally expect it at 2am, it is a hormonal process to ready your body for starting the day thus you would expect it from 4am-ish onwards. This is obviously not set in stone since we are ALL different but its not generally the case. One option to consider is switching to Levemir and having a split dose, obviously you should do this in consultation with your Diabetes Team not off you own back.You might also try reading 'Your Diabetes Science Experiment' as mentioned in other forum posts. This is a book written by Diabetic who is also a power-lifter so she understands and explains the effects of different types of exercise on your body. Good luck if you want to try injecting into muscle, ouch, I would guess its painful and not a recommended method for injecting insulin... |
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Jul 9, 2013
Simon
578 posts
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iPad all the way for me, but I am bought into the ecosystem with pad, phone and laptop. They all work together seamlessly and quite intuitively. Also iOS 7 is bringing a fresh and exciting set of features for the iPad and phone. |
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Jul 9, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Online App runs on Tablet? I don't mind apple, had an iPhone and iPad.....there's not much customisation to be had on them though and getting files to and from could be easier......for me apple are all about image/brand/reliability.....which is good, but after I while I needed something different......an opportunity to play about with settings not normally open to the everyday user.....For this reason I got my nexus and Samsung galaxy s4 on android 4.2.2......both these devices have equal specs if not better in most hardware areas...... The deal breaker for me is the ability to play HD .mkv files no problem.....my main use with the nexus...... It seems you are happy with apple for now.....ios7 looks really exciting.....missing out on that for me will be disappointing |
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Jul 9, 2013
john day
54 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Online App runs on Tablet? That's good news, thanks to you Novorapid & simon for the confirmation .. so just need to pick one or the other.From what I have read, Mini seems to win on screen and app selection, Nexus on ports, NFC, battery life and price but has no native flash. I have an ipod Nano so probably stay in the apple family. Any comments from Apple IOS and Android supporters? |
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Jul 9, 2013
Simon
578 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Online App runs on Tablet? Hi John,It should work fine on the iPad mini - we're also looking to do an iPad specific version in the not too distant future. Simon |
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Jul 9, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Online App runs on Tablet? I have the Nexus 7 and it runs fine...........
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