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Jun 21, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope

Vickyp said:
Mcdonalds print all the information for their normal menu on the back of the tray sheet, big tasty etc are not on there as they are limited specials, but Internet tells you. My fitness pal app is also great for this. KFC also print nutritional info on the tray sheets!

Hi Vicky
Thanks for that info.
What I found useful with the MC's was you could change your meal options how you liked with different items with the site giving the total CP for every outcome.
Very simple to use but more important very helpful Smile

Jun 21, 2013

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope

Mcdonalds print all the information for their normal menu on the back of the tray sheet, big tasty etc are not on there as they are limited specials, but Internet tells you. My fitness pal app is also great for this. KFC also print nutritional info on the tray sheets! Smile

Jun 20, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven

Hi
Don't know if it was me who posted about the popcorn at the cinema, but glad you enjoyed the popcorn and also hit your target,
Have you tried the MacDonald's my meal option on their web site, it gives the total carbs for any meal you chose,
I had a 20CP meal matched with QA and was in target 4 to 5 hours after, let's hope the pizza restaurant's catch up soon
Makes our lives a lot less stressful knowing what's in a meal Very Happy

Jun 20, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI)

Hi
I always take it steady when adjusting the BI especially when its the evening one you started off very good with less than 1.5 variation in the BG on the 28th, then had two wayward BG then where getting back on track on the 31st what was the next two days?
DP is always blamed for high variations in the BG in the morning, and I,m not going to disagree, since I'he experienced this.
But before we adjust things let's consider some over looked items
Time is important what time did you test on the 28th was it different to the following days?
Was your meals at different times when you took your evening meals
Basically what I'm saying is people don't always look at what happened leading up to a high or low reading and only concentrate on the 1 reading.
The rule is what ever your reading its what you did before that caused it and that could go back 2 or 3 meals.
This is more than likely not what you experience,d but to a new type 1 they can make this mistake.
Like you I'm in the process of changing over to a pump which I've been reading up on, so I hope its goodbye to the DP's
But back to your question I would increase slowly and give it at lest a week with a constant life style ie taking all injections at the same time and trying to eat and take the same amounts of CP and QA at each meal, I know differcult but this speeds up any pattern that might appear.
Hope this helps from 1 who is getting on bit Wink

Jun 20, 2013

youone 102 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope

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 Very Happy

Jun 20, 2013

Warwick 428 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbohydrates and Protein

novorapidboi26 said:
Warwick,

Does the book mention anything about how fast, in comparison to carbs, the protein is converted....?

Sorry, been away on holiday and then couldn't find the book. I've checked the sections on protein in it and there is no mention of how fast the conversion process of protein into blood sugar is.

I think everyone is different. If it doesn't affect you, then it is one less thing to bother with. Some people need to take insulin for protein, some don't. I have noticed that on the times I have had a protein shake by itself (extremely low carb), my BGLs have risen afterwards with no other reason to explain the rise.

Jun 19, 2013

Louise R 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Adjustment following stopping breast feeding

Hello

I stopped breast feeding my second child 3 months ago after 51 weeks.
Its only the last fortnight that my bloods have started to recognise a change just as I'm also
Returning to work. I'm quick to make changes. My BI was 6 in the morning and
11 at night. I've increased to BI 10 in a morning but
My bloods are going up at 11am and rising. I was told one adjustment
Every 2-3 days so you see a pattern. But I feel poorly and I'm
Impatient to get back on track. My last long term blood being 6.1mmol, not that I now understand what it means!!

Can I safely increase to 12 from 10 for my BI am dose. Readings at 1230 are around 11-13 and after lunch staying at this level.

I'm happy my evening BI is correct BG being within targets.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Louise

Jun 18, 2013

Warwick 428 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Chia seed

Ah, the old unexplained highs :-) Perhaps you were battling a virus without knowing. Us long distance runners are known to have a higher incidence of URTI (Upper Respiratory and Throat Infections) than the "normal" population.

Jun 18, 2013

George Thomson 2 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Chia seed

Thanks for the help, my body seems to have settled down and I think that something else (god knows what) was causing the problem, my insulin regime was and is again very similar to yours and all is ok except for the welcome boost I have received from Chia.
George

Jun 18, 2013

LadyNovo777 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Prefilled Pen

Thanks Stew

Jun 18, 2013

Warwick 428 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Chia seed

I've been taking about a teaspoon of chia seed with my breakfast most mornings for the last year. I usually do an hour's commute via bike afterwards, and haven't noticed any spikes as a result. I'm on a 1/3 ratio for breakfast - 100g carb and I take 3 to 3.5 units of insulin with it.

Chia appears to have a GI ranking of 1 so it is extremely slow at releasing blood sugar. I find with slow-release foods like lentils and chick peas that I need to half the dose that I take for the food and administer that dose twice - once before I eat and 2-3 hours later. You might need to do the same. E.g, if I am on a half ratio for lunch, and I have 40g of lentils, then instead of taking 4 CPs/2 = 2 units of QA, I'd take 1 unit before eating and 1 unit a couple of hours later.

Have you tried halving the dose of chia and seeing if that helps? Otherwise I recommend splitting the dose to avoid such highs.

Cheers,
Warwick.

Jun 18, 2013

Louise93 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / infections

I have slight thrush too which is annoying Sad

.. it definately feels more like an infection Sad

my Bg levels are higher due to this infection and i know this is the case cause my Bg levels are normal until 2 weeks after the previous of antibiotics have finished .. also been to the docs several times and he eventually refered me to a urologist , still not heard from them yet :/.

Jun 18, 2013

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / infections

Is it a thrush infection...they are exacerbated by BGs above what is considered "good"? Here in Australia we can purchase creams over the counter but you must keep up the treatment until you are absolutely positive the thrush has gone. I believe that taking antibiotics for another infection increases the likelihood you will get a thrush infection post the antibiotics. Antibiotics do not cure thrush as it is a yeast infection.

Helen

Jun 17, 2013

Louise93 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / infections

Hi , I've been getting constant urine infections since feb Sad

not fun .. anyone else experienced this ? x

Jun 17, 2013

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / DAFNE Refresher Required

Hi there,
Could your DSN or GP not assist? I have my yearly DAFNE meet up at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow and that's where I attend if there are any concerns. My DSN is based there too. I'd contact you GP or DSN and ask for assistance or if they can refer you for a DAFNE catch up at your local hospital.

Good luck Smile

Cheers,
Anele.

Jun 17, 2013

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

whiskysmum said:
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

Hi Gill,
Sorry for not replying sooner, my baby keeps me busy at the weekend Smile

For my BI I just reach round as far as is comfortable.
Yeah sorry, my corrections or snacks is for my QA.
I would recommend doing it gradually as you may find that your QA works a lot quicker so maybe try just one new site at a time for one meal maybe to let you see a few days worth in case there's a change to your BG as a result.

Hope this helps Very Happy

Cheers,
Anele.

Jun 17, 2013

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Changing Injection sites

QA - Brekkie - Left Thigh
- Lunch - Stomach
- Dinner - Right Thigh
- Corrections if needed before bed - Stomach
BI - Buttocks

I alternate the injections in my thighs so not using the same one every day.

Cheers,
Anele.

Jun 17, 2013

ljwhite1983 5 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / DAFNE Refresher Required

Hi all

I completed the DAFNE course about 9 years ago and I feel I could be doing with a refresher.

Does anyone know where I could find out where and when DAFNE refresher courses are?

Thank you

Jun 15, 2013

Garry 328 posts

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


Jun 21, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope Vickyp said: Mcdonalds print all the information for their normal menu on the back of the tray sheet, big tasty etc are not on there as they are limited specials, but Internet tells you. My fitness pal app is also great for this. KFC also print nutritional info on the tray sheets! Hi Vicky Thanks for that info. What I found useful with the MC's was you could change your meal options how you liked with different items with the site giving the total CP for every outcome. Very simple to use but more important very helpful

Jun 21, 2013 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope Mcdonalds print all the information for their normal menu on the back of the tray sheet, big tasty etc are not on there as they are limited specials, but Internet tells you. My fitness pal app is also great for this. KFC also print nutritional info on the tray sheets!

Jun 20, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven Hi Don't know if it was me who posted about the popcorn at the cinema, but glad you enjoyed the popcorn and also hit your target, Have you tried the MacDonald's my meal option on their web site, it gives the total carbs for any meal you chose, I had a 20CP meal matched with QA and was in target 4 to 5 hours after, let's hope the pizza restaurant's catch up soon Makes our lives a lot less stressful knowing what's in a meal

Jun 20, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI) Hi I always take it steady when adjusting the BI especially when its the evening one you started off very good with less than 1.5 variation in the BG on the 28th, then had two wayward BG then where getting back on track on the 31st what was the next two days? DP is always blamed for high variations in the BG in the morning, and I,m not going to disagree, since I'he experienced this. But before we adjust things let's consider some over looked items Time is important what time did you test on the 28th was it different to the following days? Was your meals at different times when you took your evening meals Basically what I'm saying is people don't always look at what happened leading up to a high or low reading and only concentrate on the 1 reading. The rule is what ever your reading its what you did before that caused it and that could go back 2 or 3 meals. This is more than likely not what you experience,d but to a new type 1 they can make this mistake. Like you I'm in the process of changing over to a pump which I've been reading up on, so I hope its goodbye to the DP's But back to your question I would increase slowly and give it at lest a week with a constant life style ie taking all injections at the same time and trying to eat and take the same amounts of CP and QA at each meal, I know differcult but this speeds up any pattern that might appear. Hope this helps from 1 who is getting on bit

Jun 20, 2013 youone 102 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new trend lets hope 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 20, 2013 Warwick 428 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbohydrates and Protein novorapidboi26 said: Warwick, Does the book mention anything about how fast, in comparison to carbs, the protein is converted....? Sorry, been away on holiday and then couldn't find the book. I've checked the sections on protein in it and there is no mention of how fast the conversion process of protein into blood sugar is. I think everyone is different. If it doesn't affect you, then it is one less thing to bother with. Some people need to take insulin for protein, some don't. I have noticed that on the times I have had a protein shake by itself (extremely low carb), my BGLs have risen afterwards with no other reason to explain the rise.

Jun 19, 2013 Louise R 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Adjustment following stopping breast feeding Hello I stopped breast feeding my second child 3 months ago after 51 weeks. Its only the last fortnight that my bloods have started to recognise a change just as I'm also Returning to work. I'm quick to make changes. My BI was 6 in the morning and 11 at night. I've increased to BI 10 in a morning but My bloods are going up at 11am and rising. I was told one adjustment Every 2-3 days so you see a pattern. But I feel poorly and I'm Impatient to get back on track. My last long term blood being 6.1mmol, not that I now understand what it means!! Can I safely increase to 12 from 10 for my BI am dose. Readings at 1230 are around 11-13 and after lunch staying at this level. I'm happy my evening BI is correct BG being within targets. Any suggestions gratefully received. Louise

Jun 18, 2013 Warwick 428 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Chia seed Ah, the old unexplained highs :-) Perhaps you were battling a virus without knowing. Us long distance runners are known to have a higher incidence of URTI (Upper Respiratory and Throat Infections) than the "normal" population.

Jun 18, 2013 George Thomson 2 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Chia seed Thanks for the help, my body seems to have settled down and I think that something else (god knows what) was causing the problem, my insulin regime was and is again very similar to yours and all is ok except for the welcome boost I have received from Chia. George

Jun 18, 2013 LadyNovo777 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Prefilled Pen Thanks Stew

Jun 18, 2013 Warwick 428 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Chia seed I've been taking about a teaspoon of chia seed with my breakfast most mornings for the last year. I usually do an hour's commute via bike afterwards, and haven't noticed any spikes as a result. I'm on a 1/3 ratio for breakfast - 100g carb and I take 3 to 3.5 units of insulin with it. Chia appears to have a GI ranking of 1 so it is extremely slow at releasing blood sugar. I find with slow-release foods like lentils and chick peas that I need to half the dose that I take for the food and administer that dose twice - once before I eat and 2-3 hours later. You might need to do the same. E.g, if I am on a half ratio for lunch, and I have 40g of lentils, then instead of taking 4 CPs/2 = 2 units of QA, I'd take 1 unit before eating and 1 unit a couple of hours later. Have you tried halving the dose of chia and seeing if that helps? Otherwise I recommend splitting the dose to avoid such highs. Cheers, Warwick.

Jun 18, 2013 Louise93 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / infections I have slight thrush too which is annoying .. it definately feels more like an infection my Bg levels are higher due to this infection and i know this is the case cause my Bg levels are normal until 2 weeks after the previous of antibiotics have finished .. also been to the docs several times and he eventually refered me to a urologist , still not heard from them yet :/.

Jun 18, 2013 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: General Discussion / infections Is it a thrush infection...they are exacerbated by BGs above what is considered "good"? Here in Australia we can purchase creams over the counter but you must keep up the treatment until you are absolutely positive the thrush has gone. I believe that taking antibiotics for another infection increases the likelihood you will get a thrush infection post the antibiotics. Antibiotics do not cure thrush as it is a yeast infection. Helen

Jun 17, 2013 Louise93 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / infections Hi , I've been getting constant urine infections since feb not fun .. anyone else experienced this ? x

Jun 17, 2013 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / DAFNE Refresher Required Hi there, Could your DSN or GP not assist? I have my yearly DAFNE meet up at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow and that's where I attend if there are any concerns. My DSN is based there too. I'd contact you GP or DSN and ask for assistance or if they can refer you for a DAFNE catch up at your local hospital. Good luck Cheers, Anele.

Jun 17, 2013 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed whiskysmum said: 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 Hi Gill, Sorry for not replying sooner, my baby keeps me busy at the weekend For my BI I just reach round as far as is comfortable. Yeah sorry, my corrections or snacks is for my QA. I would recommend doing it gradually as you may find that your QA works a lot quicker so maybe try just one new site at a time for one meal maybe to let you see a few days worth in case there's a change to your BG as a result. Hope this helps Cheers, Anele.

Jun 17, 2013 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Changing Injection sites QA - Brekkie - Left Thigh - Lunch - Stomach - Dinner - Right Thigh - Corrections if needed before bed - Stomach BI - Buttocks I alternate the injections in my thighs so not using the same one every day. Cheers, Anele.

Jun 17, 2013 ljwhite1983 5 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / DAFNE Refresher Required Hi all I completed the DAFNE course about 9 years ago and I feel I could be doing with a refresher. Does anyone know where I could find out where and when DAFNE refresher courses are? Thank you

Jun 15, 2013 Garry 328 posts	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