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Jun 15, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Changing Injection sites For me normally:Breakfast - BI left thigh QA left arm Lunch - QA left stomach Dinner - BI right thigh QA right stomach Regards Garry |
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Jun 15, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Buttocks Injections Just where you can reach. Sides are fine. Try swopping sites around as much as possible.Regards Garry |
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Jun 15, 2013
meltow
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Changing Injection sites 4 jabs/day1st - right thigh 2nd - left thigh 3rd - left tummy 4th - right tummy Been following this for the last 13 years 
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Jun 15, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Buttocks Injections Do buttcok injections have to be done at the back or can they be done in the side? |
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Jun 15, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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When and how often do you change your injection sites? |
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Jun 15, 2013
Stew B
125 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Prefilled Pen I switched to the pre-filled Lantus Solostar a couple of years ago after a disaster when I was away from home and my normal pen exploded into its component parts! I had taken spare Lantus cartridges but not a spare pen... I've had no problems with the Solostar, but I do put in a repeat prescription request when I get down to two pens, and always take at least one spare with me when I'm away from home.Stew |
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Jun 14, 2013
marke
681 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / NHS Medication Changes: Are you affected? Hi I might try speaking to my PALS people, if they can't comment on the CCG then why do they still exist ? What is the point of an advice service that doesn't give advice ? |
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Jun 14, 2013
Vickyp
137 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / High Bloods One thing I remember is that after a hypo not to correct at next meal/test; BGs will be high but that's due to the extra cps to treat hypo so should not correct. |
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Jun 13, 2013
mike_skinner
8 posts
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I've knocked a lot of carbs off the menu for a couple of weeks - novo rapid intake has dropped significantly, still testing as normal, insulatard intake remains the same. Basically eating salads, veg, fruit, dried fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese and chicken or fish. I think the novo rapid is way too fast for this and that my BG insulatard is mopping up. If I have a lot of fruit then a unit or two of novo rapid sorts it. |
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Jun 13, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / High Bloods Welcome to the forum ljwhite1983. See your diary fine. As a graduate Laura, I hope you have found that all of the handbook information is available to you on the website. To help, the forum members need an indication as to your insulin types. You will then get help from those that use your insulins. Regards Garry |
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Jun 13, 2013
ljwhite1983
5 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / High Bloods Hi thereHope you can see my diary, if not let me know. It been a while since I properly tracked my BG and CP's etc but have been doing so for the past month. I no longer have any of my DAFNE material so glad I found this website. If I have high blood readings all day even with corrections would you adjust the ratio or BI? Thanks Laura |
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Jun 13, 2013
Vickyp
137 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / insulin pump Currently having to alter basal rates every few days asI appear to have become even more sensitive than before, but at least it can be easily adapted compared to injections. In general control is already better than before...wish I had been put on pump at start now. My pod is now known as my new best friend! |
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Jun 13, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / insulin pump It is the same in Lanarkshire.........and so i have a pump, the paradigm veo..............would love an omnipod though.......... |
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Jun 13, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Carbohydrates and Protein that's my understanding of protein also, and it makes sense................qa insulin are just too fast.............but ppl do back up counting their protein...... |
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Jun 13, 2013
JamesW
24 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Carbohydrates and Protein I have also found mention of counting protein when calculating the overall content of a meal. This source comes from "Your diabetes science experiment" by Ginger Vieira and states that you should count the entire protein value over 20g which is then divided by two.To take the 60g protein amount used earlier, with Ginger's formula it would be a case of (60 - 20)/2 = 20g of equivalent carbohydrate. At a recent DAFNE group meeting I asked about this approach and was told not to bother counting protein on account of the time it takes to get converted. I haven't delved any further in to this but I am mindful of it if thinking of just eating chicken, for example, as part of a carb-free meal. Not sure this actually helps but it perhaps adds additional perspective. |
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Jun 13, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Hi Anele,- Re your BI & buttocks - do you manage to get right round to the back for injecting into the buttocks or just sort of at the side of the buttocks? - Re QA - that sounds like a really good idea of injecting into thighs for brekkie & dinner then stomach for lunch. - For any corrections before bed or any snacks I presume this is your QA? - just a refresher for me re changing injection sites would you do this all in one go or gradually? I completed an X-Pert insulin course just a few weeks back which was very similar to things done on a DAFNE course but sometimes it's good to have a refresher from someone. Many thanks Gill |
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Jun 13, 2013
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed
Hi Gill, Maybe if you've been injecting there for a long time even if you rotate round your belly button it may no longer be enough. My DAFNE consultant advised that you don't need to have noticeable lumps to start getting issues with your injection sites. I use my buttocks for my BI which frees up my thighs for my breakkie and dinner and I use my stomach for lunch. The buttocks aren't always the best or most convenient place for injecting but at least I know that I'm only using the same site once a day (if I need to correct before bed or I have a snack I'll use my stomach). It was just a thought and understand rotating sites isn't easy but may be better for you in the long run? All the best Anele, |
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Jun 13, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Hi Anele46,Thanks for your reply/comments. Yes that's right I only use my stomach for QA but I do always inject in different areas & in a sort of smiley face below my belly button. I use right & left thighs for BI (whiskysmum) Gill
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Jun 13, 2013
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Hi there,The fact that you're getting varied results all the time points to your injection site as from what you've recorded you only use your stomach for yout QA. When I was at my annual DAFNE catch up a few weeks ago there was a guy there who was getting results all over he place with no pattern and the DAFNE team completely agreed that his injection sites seemed to be the issue. Worth a try to use elsewhere but I appreciate that the stomach tends to be the least painful and also the most discreet (depending on what you're wearing) for injecting in public. If you do try a new site bear in mind that your Insulin sensitivity could be increased as the insulin may be absorbed better. Cheers
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Jun 13, 2013
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / insulin pump
Hello, Not sure if it's the same in Lanarkshire but when I was at my DAFNE yearly catch up a few weeks ago (in Glasgow) they were actively looking for people to get pumps. Hope you get one Cheers. |
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Jun 13, 2013
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven I remember getting a printed off sheet to take away with the max recommended amounts of QA to inject depending on the ratio you are on and I am sure it was around the 13U - will have a look for it.Cheers
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Jun 13, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Mon 3/06 - Wed 5/06Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing? |
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Jun 13, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Fri 31/05 - Sun 2/06Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing? |
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Jun 12, 2013
marke
681 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android - adding entries with no wifi connection As far as I am aware it works the same as the iPhone app, which is you add entries at anytime then when you do have a wifi connection the app compares what is in you app with the website and adds entries that are missing. So yes you can add entries with no wifi.With regards to using the 3G connection it depends on where you are going. If its outside of the country you will be charged a minimum of £1.99 per day probably more depending on the phone company. Better to use wifi if possible, there are loads of free wifi points all over the world now, |