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Jun 28, 2013

NuMo 28 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New to carb counting

Welcome to Dafne forum Hwrighttype1.

As you will know, your BG will rise if you are less active. So while you are recovering and inactive you will need more insulin.

With Dafne, we count carbs in Carbohydrate Portions (CP) which nicely ratio to the insulin thus reducing the amount of guesswork involved. I don't know where the Dafne Centres are in Northern Ireland, perhaps you might find out on the main Dafne website which you can find on our home page here. To get on a Dafne course you have to go through your Doctor or Diabetes team. It is well worth doing. Dafne enables you to be in control again. You learn how to adjust your insulin dose according to what you eat, how to cope when ill, and a whole lot more besides. I can thoroughly recommend it.

Good luck

Jun 27, 2013

Jackie Elliott 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / New vaccine! Should we get our hopes up?

I think your interpretation is correct, these initial results look as though the vaccine would only help those newly diagnosed to slow down the destruction of beta cells, or indeed those with antibodies to prevent progression to diabetes.

There is a research trial called TrialNet which is trying to recruit relatives of patients with Type 1 diabetes, who are then tested for the presence of antibodies. These high risk individuals would then be suitable to enter a trial of any new vaccine, we in Sheffield are a UK centre for this, there are several more across the country trying to recruit relatives.

Jun 27, 2013

IanS 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / New vaccine! Should we get our hopes up?

Today on the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23064897

If this vaccine can prevent the immune system from attacking the insulin producing cells it looks to me like it would only be useful either to prevent diabetes in the first place, or to stop further cells from being destroyed after diagnosis (i.e. in the honeymoon period). If the cells have already been destoyed then I think it is doubtful that type 1 diabetes could be reversed.

Anybody have any opinions on this? It will be interesting to see what Diabetes UK say on it in the next Balance.

Jun 27, 2013

Hwrighttype1 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New to carb counting

I am new to this site and carb counting. I have been type 1 for 20 years. I haven't had much problem with control overall but I was recently hit by a car leaving me unable to move around for the last six months. I find my control has been more difficult and overall sugars higher. Typically gone from 7/8 in morning to now 11/12. Increased short acting and basal insulin from 11 to 14 still not coming down. Is there any courses that I could attend I live in Northern Ireland. I haven't been given much help from diabetic team except just to increase insulin. Can anyone offer advice on carb counting. Eg how much is a good ratio of carbs to eat per day and how much protein. Thanks

Jun 27, 2013

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Another reason to avoid hospitals

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jun/27/diabetes-treatment-hospitals-patients-risk

A really good reason to insist on your own management of your diabetes while in hospital.

Jun 26, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven

GemmaLong said:
Hi. 'Youone'was just reading down this and saw u mentioned pizza places if you haven't found one yet I would suggest dominoes as they have a section on their websit that lists every pizza and choices of base and they tell u how many carbs per slice they cut... And its spot on as I was in my target after 4 hours after eating this and doing injection

Hi gemmal
Thanks I've got a local dominoes,so I'll check their web site,always the same you never notice the closest Very Happy

Looks like their starting to realise where here;)

Jun 26, 2013

GemmaLong 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven

Hi. 'Youone'was just reading down this and saw u mentioned pizza places if you haven't found one yet I would suggest dominoes as they have a section on their websit that lists every pizza and choices of base and they tell u how many carbs per slice they cut... And its spot on as I was in my target after 4 hours after eating this and doing injection Smile

Jun 26, 2013

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: General Discussion / pump therapy to reduce hypos?

I am on the omnipod pump due to my insulin sensitivity. Have had a few more hypos (3.5-3. Cool

since going on the pump whilst we get the ratios etc sorted but feel so much more in control of my BGs than when on injections!
The Medtronic has the CGM and that's the pump that was originally advised for me but I wanted the omnipod...we are in the same area (Durham) so don't see why you wouldn't get that pump. Worth speaking to your consultant as mine took on board what I said!
Vicky

Jun 26, 2013

baldrick040561 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / pump therapy to reduce hypos?

Have just visited my diabetic nurse today and discussed about the amount of hypos that I am having and the lack of warning signs I get. In fact went to 2.6 during afternoon recently while watching tv and did not realise. my wife had to call paramedics out, but on other occasions have managed to catch as just before meals when I do a test. Diabetic nurse has suggested that I move from regular injections to an insulin pump. My question is has this worked for anybody? I have also been looking at a pump with Continual Glucose Monitoring (CGM) but this is very expensive and apparently in our area there is only one person who has managed to receive funding to obtain it. Again has anyone tried these and have they made a difference? Richard

Jun 26, 2013

FayeM 4 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'.

Hey all. Turned out there was another underlying condition that was making my hypos 'behave differently'.
I definately think if your hypos start doing different things after a long time it's worth checking with a doctor to make sure there's nothing more going on. =]
Luckily i'm back to the normal 'dizzy, numb tongue, spinny room' hypos I normally have.

Jun 26, 2013

googs 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Apps

Hey Stew,I found carbs and cals a bit limited but good none the less,Even better though is calorie counter its a free android app that even die localised foods,Nice to know yumyum.The logo is a pair of feet on a scales,Hope this helps my man...

Jun 25, 2013

Sarah Birkett 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / NHS Medication Changes: Are you affected?

Hi,
When it comes to doctors trying to force you to change meter or refusing to issue blood ketone strips because of cost, I've found that the best thing to do is get your diabetes team to deal with it. If I go to my nurse saying I've been told I can't have blood ketone strips, she's just spoken to my GP and demanded he give me them because it is cheaper for us to be able to test for ketones ourselves and treat them ourselves than if they refuse to let us have any and us ending up in A & E with ketoacidosis. They also apparently aren't allowed to refuse you the choice of blood glucose meter, you just have to persist (or ask your nurse to speak to them on your behalf).

Sarah

Jun 25, 2013

Sarah Birkett 3 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'.

Hi Faye,
I have this sometimes too (although not always so I don't know what the explanation for that is), where I feel totally fatigued for a good 24 hours after a hypo, I actually find it makes me feel incredibly emotional too, it's like being depressed for 24 hours! Have you been having quite a few hypos, or big swings between blood glucose readings? Because I find that when my control is more rollercoaster-like, hypos affect me for much longer than when it's just an odd blip?

Sarah

Jun 25, 2013

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven

Anele46 said:
marke said:
Hi, sorry Anele46 I had to delete your post that shows a page of the DAFNE handbook and I would suggest you also remove it from the link you pasted. The course handbook is copyrighted and you cannot post its contents onto the internet, you are breaking the law, You definitely cannot post it on here as we had to sign a legal agreement to host it and that agreement says we cannot make it available to &#x27;general users&#x27;

I'm really really sorry Marke, didn't realise this, will try and delete it from the link too.
Sorry

Have requested the image to be deleted also from postimage.org.
Thanks,
Anele.

Jun 24, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Night shifts

Hi
I've being a type1 for 40 years and have worked Day/Double Days/ and 3years of nights,
The Night shift was the worst time in my life, I got myself off nights with the aid of the in house union.
7 years ago the company was taken over and that's when I came under pressure to cover the night shift when their off or on holiday.
I foolishly agreed to this because at the time the economy went bad as we all know.
After a period of covering nights I started to suffer my health was poor my BG was all over the place, I asked both the union and company management to come off the machine since I was covering and working up to 70 hours a week.
Too this day I should have been more forceable and pushed to come off this working pattern,
But I didn't and I allowed it too continue to which I had a hypo the only 1 in 24 years at this company.
The company suspended me on the spot, it was only my work mate he helped me that I got my BG back up to normal
Again I was foolish and didn't take action against the company, I should have,but looking back the union and company must have realised there had between them made a large mistake and as I said with the economy I was glad to get my job back.
Even now they still ask me to cover nights, but I don't I'm wiser unless you work in a non physical job working nights is extremely differ cult to cope with especially if the company dosn't support you.
People have said to me why did you allow this,there's laws against this.I believe like you when you need help it suddenly vanishes into the shadows and your left to defend your self.
It was never in my nature to be "NO" person I would always try to help others, but for me when I needed help it wasn't there.
All I would say for your BG levels on nights test and test any unusual physical work test and correct don't just carry on.
Take a break when "YOU" need to.
Production comes 2nd to your health.
Check your BG before you go to bed, don't over sleep.
Your BI insulin is very important here Dafne will help.
I hope your not like me and get the help you need to persuade your employer to realise the issues Nights can have on a type1
I look back when I started work being young you think your indestructible I praised working in the printing industry, now I know I should have took a different job.
Keep in touch maybe the administrator of this these forums can give you the correct help you need.
Best regards
Brian

Jun 24, 2013

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Apps

Hi Richard - agreed! I had an unsuccessful daliance with a pump last year, but was given a copy of the Carbs&Cals Book with my starter pack - I liked it so much I bought the app!

Stew

Jun 24, 2013

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven

marke said:
Hi, sorry Anele46 I had to delete your post that shows a page of the DAFNE handbook and I would suggest you also remove it from the link you pasted. The course handbook is copyrighted and you cannot post its contents onto the internet, you are breaking the law, You definitely cannot post it on here as we had to sign a legal agreement to host it and that agreement says we cannot make it available to 'general users'

I'm really really sorry Marke, didn't realise this, will try and delete it from the link too.
Sorry Crying or Very sad

Jun 24, 2013

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Night shifts

When my company tried to enforce a shift system on me 12 years ago I refused, as I had been told by my doctor that it was not recommended for Type 1 diabetics to do shifts as the disruption to establishing blood sugar and eating patterns could lead to troubles later in life due to poor control. Even when the company decided to send me to the company medical unit I got the same response. I know we don't always have an option with employment but it sounds to me as if shift work has caught up with you. Do you have an option to do days only. If you can show that shifts are causing you health problems your company should be trying to help you with this. Medical discrimination is against the law.

Jun 24, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope

Hi Richard
What I liked about the McDonald's web page app, was it was me who picked the items as a group or an item on its own, it gave the usual information and the total carbs
What surprised me was the amount the tasty and bacon was,the large shake was 9 CP the large chips 6CP the tasty been 5CP, bread never stops surprising me.

Jun 24, 2013

baldrick040561 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Night shifts

Hi all

I have been a diabetic for around 30 years but for the last 9 years I have been working a shift system of two 10 hour days followed by two 14 hour nights then four off. I have never been too well controlled and as a result have started to have a number of complications - neuropathy, retinopathy etc. For the last 3 months I have been off work with cellulitis and problems with palpitations/irregular heartbeats. I am hoping to go back to work soon and have now hopefully got my glucose levels back in range but I am concerned about working shifts as although my averages are looking good when I look at my ranges 40% are below, 40% above with 20% in range. I also suffer from not knowing when I am going low and have had a few hypo's without realising. Have only discovered them by accident when I have done pre meal/bed tests or if my wife has noticed that I am acting confused and forced me off to do a test.
Has anyone else had similar experiences or any advice it would be much appreciated.
Richard

Jun 24, 2013

baldrick040561 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Apps

Hi Stew
The best app I have found is the Carbs&Cals one. It is a little expensive but one of the best as has pictures as well so easier to estimate. I also find it quite accurate especially when eating out. Richard

Jun 24, 2013

baldrick040561 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bosses

Kay
I would suggest that you join a union if you can and get this sorted. Not only is it discrimination it is bullying and harassment by your boss as well as the other individual. If you can't join a union then I suggest that you speak to Citizen advice.
Richard

Jun 24, 2013

baldrick040561 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope

Hi Burgher King do the same but watch out they include an ordinary drink in their calculation not a diet one. I nearly got caught out but I double checked against Carbs & Cals app. Lucky as I was going to drive straight after. As I adjusted and counted out the drink took the correct amount of QA. Two hours later I stopped and checked my level and found I was 5.3 so imagine what it would have been if I had taken it as read. I have since found out that they have a section where you can get a broken down menu to work it out.
Anyway just wanted to warn others just be careful and don't take all info for granted.
Richard

youone said:
I don't know how long this has been available, but I found it very useful, let's hope companies such as pizza express follow.
I decided for a change to have a McDonald's meal so went to see their web site on my phone, discovered the my meal option which gives you the total carbohydrates for a meal, I had a big tasty and bacon,large chips and a large banana shake, it gave the total amount of carbs which I matched QA with
Used the 2 way split and I hit target 4 to 5 hours later
Not something I say a lot, but well done McDonald's

Jun 23, 2013

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven

Hi, sorry Anele46 I had to delete your post that shows a page of the DAFNE handbook and I would suggest you also remove it from the link you pasted. The course handbook is copyrighted and you cannot post its contents onto the internet, you are breaking the law, You definitely cannot post it on here as we had to sign a legal agreement to host it and that agreement says we cannot make it available to 'general users'

Jun 28, 2013 NuMo 28 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New to carb counting Welcome to Dafne forum Hwrighttype1. As you will know, your BG will rise if you are less active. So while you are recovering and inactive you will need more insulin. With Dafne, we count carbs in Carbohydrate Portions (CP) which nicely ratio to the insulin thus reducing the amount of guesswork involved. I don't know where the Dafne Centres are in Northern Ireland, perhaps you might find out on the main Dafne website which you can find on our home page here. To get on a Dafne course you have to go through your Doctor or Diabetes team. It is well worth doing. Dafne enables you to be in control again. You learn how to adjust your insulin dose according to what you eat, how to cope when ill, and a whole lot more besides. I can thoroughly recommend it. Good luck

Jun 27, 2013 Jackie Elliott 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / New vaccine! Should we get our hopes up? I think your interpretation is correct, these initial results look as though the vaccine would only help those newly diagnosed to slow down the destruction of beta cells, or indeed those with antibodies to prevent progression to diabetes. There is a research trial called TrialNet which is trying to recruit relatives of patients with Type 1 diabetes, who are then tested for the presence of antibodies. These high risk individuals would then be suitable to enter a trial of any new vaccine, we in Sheffield are a UK centre for this, there are several more across the country trying to recruit relatives.

Jun 27, 2013 IanS 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / New vaccine! Should we get our hopes up? Today on the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23064897 If this vaccine can prevent the immune system from attacking the insulin producing cells it looks to me like it would only be useful either to prevent diabetes in the first place, or to stop further cells from being destroyed after diagnosis (i.e. in the honeymoon period). If the cells have already been destoyed then I think it is doubtful that type 1 diabetes could be reversed. Anybody have any opinions on this? It will be interesting to see what Diabetes UK say on it in the next Balance.

Jun 27, 2013 Hwrighttype1 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New to carb counting I am new to this site and carb counting. I have been type 1 for 20 years. I haven't had much problem with control overall but I was recently hit by a car leaving me unable to move around for the last six months. I find my control has been more difficult and overall sugars higher. Typically gone from 7/8 in morning to now 11/12. Increased short acting and basal insulin from 11 to 14 still not coming down. Is there any courses that I could attend I live in Northern Ireland. I haven't been given much help from diabetic team except just to increase insulin. Can anyone offer advice on carb counting. Eg how much is a good ratio of carbs to eat per day and how much protein. Thanks

Jun 27, 2013 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Another reason to avoid hospitals http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jun/27/diabetes-treatment-hospitals-patients-risk A really good reason to insist on your own management of your diabetes while in hospital.

Jun 26, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven GemmaLong said: Hi. 'Youone'was just reading down this and saw u mentioned pizza places if you haven't found one yet I would suggest dominoes as they have a section on their websit that lists every pizza and choices of base and they tell u how many carbs per slice they cut... And its spot on as I was in my target after 4 hours after eating this and doing injection Hi gemmal Thanks I've got a local dominoes,so I'll check their web site,always the same you never notice the closest Looks like their starting to realise where here;)

Jun 26, 2013 GemmaLong 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven Hi. 'Youone'was just reading down this and saw u mentioned pizza places if you haven't found one yet I would suggest dominoes as they have a section on their websit that lists every pizza and choices of base and they tell u how many carbs per slice they cut... And its spot on as I was in my target after 4 hours after eating this and doing injection

Jun 26, 2013 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: General Discussion / pump therapy to reduce hypos? I am on the omnipod pump due to my insulin sensitivity. Have had a few more hypos (3.5-3. since going on the pump whilst we get the ratios etc sorted but feel so much more in control of my BGs than when on injections! The Medtronic has the CGM and that's the pump that was originally advised for me but I wanted the omnipod...we are in the same area (Durham) so don't see why you wouldn't get that pump. Worth speaking to your consultant as mine took on board what I said! Vicky

Jun 26, 2013 baldrick040561 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / pump therapy to reduce hypos? Have just visited my diabetic nurse today and discussed about the amount of hypos that I am having and the lack of warning signs I get. In fact went to 2.6 during afternoon recently while watching tv and did not realise. my wife had to call paramedics out, but on other occasions have managed to catch as just before meals when I do a test. Diabetic nurse has suggested that I move from regular injections to an insulin pump. My question is has this worked for anybody? I have also been looking at a pump with Continual Glucose Monitoring (CGM) but this is very expensive and apparently in our area there is only one person who has managed to receive funding to obtain it. Again has anyone tried these and have they made a difference? Richard

Jun 26, 2013 FayeM 4 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'. Hey all. Turned out there was another underlying condition that was making my hypos 'behave differently'. I definately think if your hypos start doing different things after a long time it's worth checking with a doctor to make sure there's nothing more going on. =] Luckily i'm back to the normal 'dizzy, numb tongue, spinny room' hypos I normally have.

Jun 26, 2013 googs 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Apps Hey Stew,I found carbs and cals a bit limited but good none the less,Even better though is calorie counter its a free android app that even die localised foods,Nice to know yumyum.The logo is a pair of feet on a scales,Hope this helps my man...

Jun 25, 2013 Sarah Birkett 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / NHS Medication Changes: Are you affected? Hi, When it comes to doctors trying to force you to change meter or refusing to issue blood ketone strips because of cost, I've found that the best thing to do is get your diabetes team to deal with it. If I go to my nurse saying I've been told I can't have blood ketone strips, she's just spoken to my GP and demanded he give me them because it is cheaper for us to be able to test for ketones ourselves and treat them ourselves than if they refuse to let us have any and us ending up in A & E with ketoacidosis. They also apparently aren't allowed to refuse you the choice of blood glucose meter, you just have to persist (or ask your nurse to speak to them on your behalf). Sarah

Jun 25, 2013 Sarah Birkett 3 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'. Hi Faye, I have this sometimes too (although not always so I don't know what the explanation for that is), where I feel totally fatigued for a good 24 hours after a hypo, I actually find it makes me feel incredibly emotional too, it's like being depressed for 24 hours! Have you been having quite a few hypos, or big swings between blood glucose readings? Because I find that when my control is more rollercoaster-like, hypos affect me for much longer than when it's just an odd blip? Sarah

Jun 25, 2013 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven Anele46 said: marke said: Hi, sorry Anele46 I had to delete your post that shows a page of the DAFNE handbook and I would suggest you also remove it from the link you pasted. The course handbook is copyrighted and you cannot post its contents onto the internet, you are breaking the law, You definitely cannot post it on here as we had to sign a legal agreement to host it and that agreement says we cannot make it available to &#x27;general users&#x27; I'm really really sorry Marke, didn't realise this, will try and delete it from the link too. Sorry Have requested the image to be deleted also from postimage.org. Thanks, Anele.

Jun 24, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Night shifts Hi I've being a type1 for 40 years and have worked Day/Double Days/ and 3years of nights, The Night shift was the worst time in my life, I got myself off nights with the aid of the in house union. 7 years ago the company was taken over and that's when I came under pressure to cover the night shift when their off or on holiday. I foolishly agreed to this because at the time the economy went bad as we all know. After a period of covering nights I started to suffer my health was poor my BG was all over the place, I asked both the union and company management to come off the machine since I was covering and working up to 70 hours a week. Too this day I should have been more forceable and pushed to come off this working pattern, But I didn't and I allowed it too continue to which I had a hypo the only 1 in 24 years at this company. The company suspended me on the spot, it was only my work mate he helped me that I got my BG back up to normal Again I was foolish and didn't take action against the company, I should have,but looking back the union and company must have realised there had between them made a large mistake and as I said with the economy I was glad to get my job back. Even now they still ask me to cover nights, but I don't I'm wiser unless you work in a non physical job working nights is extremely differ cult to cope with especially if the company dosn't support you. People have said to me why did you allow this,there's laws against this.I believe like you when you need help it suddenly vanishes into the shadows and your left to defend your self. It was never in my nature to be "NO" person I would always try to help others, but for me when I needed help it wasn't there. All I would say for your BG levels on nights test and test any unusual physical work test and correct don't just carry on. Take a break when "YOU" need to. Production comes 2nd to your health. Check your BG before you go to bed, don't over sleep. Your BI insulin is very important here Dafne will help. I hope your not like me and get the help you need to persuade your employer to realise the issues Nights can have on a type1 I look back when I started work being young you think your indestructible I praised working in the printing industry, now I know I should have took a different job. Keep in touch maybe the administrator of this these forums can give you the correct help you need. Best regards Brian

Jun 24, 2013 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Apps Hi Richard - agreed! I had an unsuccessful daliance with a pump last year, but was given a copy of the Carbs&Cals Book with my starter pack - I liked it so much I bought the app! Stew

Jun 24, 2013 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven marke said: Hi, sorry Anele46 I had to delete your post that shows a page of the DAFNE handbook and I would suggest you also remove it from the link you pasted. The course handbook is copyrighted and you cannot post its contents onto the internet, you are breaking the law, You definitely cannot post it on here as we had to sign a legal agreement to host it and that agreement says we cannot make it available to 'general users' I'm really really sorry Marke, didn't realise this, will try and delete it from the link too. Sorry

Jun 24, 2013 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Night shifts When my company tried to enforce a shift system on me 12 years ago I refused, as I had been told by my doctor that it was not recommended for Type 1 diabetics to do shifts as the disruption to establishing blood sugar and eating patterns could lead to troubles later in life due to poor control. Even when the company decided to send me to the company medical unit I got the same response. I know we don't always have an option with employment but it sounds to me as if shift work has caught up with you. Do you have an option to do days only. If you can show that shifts are causing you health problems your company should be trying to help you with this. Medical discrimination is against the law.

Jun 24, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope Hi Richard What I liked about the McDonald's web page app, was it was me who picked the items as a group or an item on its own, it gave the usual information and the total carbs What surprised me was the amount the tasty and bacon was,the large shake was 9 CP the large chips 6CP the tasty been 5CP, bread never stops surprising me.

Jun 24, 2013 baldrick040561 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Night shifts Hi all I have been a diabetic for around 30 years but for the last 9 years I have been working a shift system of two 10 hour days followed by two 14 hour nights then four off. I have never been too well controlled and as a result have started to have a number of complications - neuropathy, retinopathy etc. For the last 3 months I have been off work with cellulitis and problems with palpitations/irregular heartbeats. I am hoping to go back to work soon and have now hopefully got my glucose levels back in range but I am concerned about working shifts as although my averages are looking good when I look at my ranges 40% are below, 40% above with 20% in range. I also suffer from not knowing when I am going low and have had a few hypo's without realising. Have only discovered them by accident when I have done pre meal/bed tests or if my wife has noticed that I am acting confused and forced me off to do a test. Has anyone else had similar experiences or any advice it would be much appreciated. Richard

Jun 24, 2013 baldrick040561 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Apps Hi Stew The best app I have found is the Carbs&Cals one. It is a little expensive but one of the best as has pictures as well so easier to estimate. I also find it quite accurate especially when eating out. Richard

Jun 24, 2013 baldrick040561 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bosses Kay I would suggest that you join a union if you can and get this sorted. Not only is it discrimination it is bullying and harassment by your boss as well as the other individual. If you can't join a union then I suggest that you speak to Citizen advice. Richard

Jun 24, 2013 baldrick040561 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope Hi Burgher King do the same but watch out they include an ordinary drink in their calculation not a diet one. I nearly got caught out but I double checked against Carbs & Cals app. Lucky as I was going to drive straight after. As I adjusted and counted out the drink took the correct amount of QA. Two hours later I stopped and checked my level and found I was 5.3 so imagine what it would have been if I had taken it as read. I have since found out that they have a section where you can get a broken down menu to work it out. Anyway just wanted to warn others just be careful and don't take all info for granted. Richard youone said: I don't know how long this has been available, but I found it very useful, let's hope companies such as pizza express follow. I decided for a change to have a McDonald's meal so went to see their web site on my phone, discovered the my meal option which gives you the total carbohydrates for a meal, I had a big tasty and bacon,large chips and a large banana shake, it gave the total amount of carbs which I matched QA with Used the 2 way split and I hit target 4 to 5 hours later Not something I say a lot, but well done McDonald's

Jun 23, 2013 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven Hi, sorry Anele46 I had to delete your post that shows a page of the DAFNE handbook and I would suggest you also remove it from the link you pasted. The course handbook is copyrighted and you cannot post its contents onto the internet, you are breaking the law, You definitely cannot post it on here as we had to sign a legal agreement to host it and that agreement says we cannot make it available to 'general users'