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Jun 11, 2013
paulj
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Topic: General Discussion / jacket potato salad meal my last h1bc result was 77 .down from 87 from 3 months ago.hopefully heading in the right direction.fingers crossedcheers paulj 
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Jun 11, 2013
paulj
36 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven as far as i can remember from my dafne course they said that any q/a dose of over 15 units taken all together may have a a bit of different effect than a dose of under 15 would have but once again it probably depends on the individualcheers paulj
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Jun 11, 2013
Alan 49
284 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / TV Programme It was all about the use of Byetta, Januvia and Victoza which are injected to achieve better diabetic control and also weight-loss. It seems that they can also cause pancreatisis - which can then lead to pancreatic cancer. According to several of the doctors contributing to the programme, the pharmaceutical companies who manufacture these drugs are refusing to reveal some of the findings relating to the testing of these drugs. The question these doctors are asking is 'Do these companies have something to hide?' |
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Jun 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Injection technique You can basically inject anywhere tat works.......the needle goes into subcutaneous tissue, so won't reach fat layers.......The front of the thighs are used more commonly......so the thigh you see if standing in front of a mirror...... The arm is usually the area above your tricep....... Anywhere on your bum..... And of course your waist/stomach....... Each area absorbs differently.......but most of the time the difference is negligible... |
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Jun 11, 2013
Lizzie
87 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Injection technique I don't know what part of the arm/leg is the right part to inject into. The arms I have never tried as I cannot get the angle right. The legs I attempt periodically but fail. I have heard that it is best to inject into the inner front part of the thigh, but that seems very painful. I can inject into the outer part of the thigh but I think this could be 'wrong'. But I don't know if it matters as my legs are very fat all over, so wherever I inject I would be injecting into fat anyway.As well as that, I can't seem to get my lantus injection right. The humalog is fine. But a while ago I was swapped to a different pen for the Lantus (I used to use the white disposable ones but they stopped making them, now I use some grey disposable ones). Since then, however long I wait the pen always comes out with a drop or two of insulin still coming out, I have waited for 5, 10, 20 seconds, counting slowly, still happens. I wondered if I was using incorrect needles but the doctor told me they were the right ones (microfines). |
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Jun 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / insulin pump Great news about the Omnipod, as I expected........I will definitely be trying for one of these if the opportunity presents itself....... 
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Jun 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / jacket potato salad meal Your right, if you are on target by the next meal, your CPs will have been matched correctly, but it doesn't meant the digestion and insulin action has been matched correctly. Which may result in mid meal spikes in the high teens.......Which for some can drive up their HbA1c..........but doesn't for others..... I think in your circumstance you don't really want to be aiming for blood sugars between 4 and 7 all the way from one meal to the next.....to be safe its wise to allow that spike in blood sugar, provided it doesn't effect you long term blood sugar...... what was your last test result.......? |
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Jun 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Injection technique YouTube VideoThis is the first video that came up from a Google search, cant view it in my work so it may be no use to you, looks like there are many similar videos however.... Is there something specifically you are finding difficult........? When I was injecting the needle went in at 90 degrees to the skin surface, dose delivered, waited 5 seconds approximately..... Is this what you mean when you say 'technique'? |
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Jun 11, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / TV Programme Missed this, how was it.......? |
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Jun 11, 2013
Plumcious
11 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Prefilled Pen I think you're right about having a good supplies of spares but it would be worth informing the manufacturers so that they are informed of malfunctions - it's crucial. Thank goodness you're organised and had a spare syringe and I agree, when you're going away, take spares. I think it's scary when this sort of thing happens - we absolutely need it to be safe and reliable.I looked on here this morning because I just found (after three days of shocking morning BGs) that my Levemir (another background/basal insulin) vial had cracked and so insulin must have been dripping out when I injected - I've had this before too. |
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Jun 11, 2013
LadyNovo777
9 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Prefilled Pen I'd like to know if anyone has had the misfortune of one of these pens malfunctioning. Last night I went to use the last pen in the box, attached the needle, but could not get the pen to draw up the insulin. It was totally jammed. Luckily I found a disposable syringe and could draw up my insulin. This 'jamming' actually happened to me once before (quite some time ago), but fortunately there were more in the box. I just thought, what the heck would have happened if I had been away somewhere perhaps overnight?????? I think the only answer is to make sure I put in a prescription order when I'm down to two left in the box. |
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Jun 10, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven Hope they didn't say a 13u limit Anele46...as I had 19 at lunch today and 22u with dinner as it all depends upon our individual insulin sensitivity/resistance at different times of the day. Regards Garry |
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Jun 10, 2013
Alan 49
284 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / TV Programme TONIGHT - CHANNEL 4 @ 8pm - Diets, Drugs and Diabetes - could be interesting. |
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Jun 10, 2013
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI)
Could be the DAWN Phenomenon? A pump would probably be great for you. Was at my Annual DAFNE clinic visit and they advised that they are now in a much better position to offer Pumps to people in Scotland (not sure where you live in the country) and advised that a Pump is the best way to manange the Dawn Phenomenon. Just a thought.... Cheers
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Jun 10, 2013
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven
So glad your BG was within range after. I'd be very concerned injecting that amount of QA in one go as I remember from my DAFNE course that they do not recommend injecting more than I think 13 units if I remember correctly . The risk of a severe hypo would definitely put me off. I would probably have split the dose. Thank goodness you were ok All the best. |
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Jun 10, 2013
Lizzie
87 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Injection technique HiDoes anyone know of a website or youtube video that demonstrates good injection technique, especially on the arms and thighs? I have not brushed up on this for a while and I fear I am a bit rusty. |
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Jun 10, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / NHS Medication Changes: Are you affected? Good to hear.Regards garry |
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Jun 10, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / insulin pump Keep us in the loop please.Hopefully plenty more patients will be able to provide such positive feedback about your pump and it's use. Regards Garry |
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Jun 10, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android - adding entries with no wifi connection If you are able to, just use your 3G connection.Regards Garry |
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Jun 10, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android - adding entries with no wifi connection I know I need a wi-fi connection for uploading entries so they go onto the main site but do I need a wi-fi connection for adding entries.The reason i'm asking is because I'm going on holiday for a week and may not have access to a Wi-Fi connection at times. |
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Jun 9, 2013
paulj
36 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / jacket potato salad meal because i drive a bus for a living i am required by law to test my bg levels at least every 2 hours. as long as my bg is within target for my next meal then i feel i have matched my cps correctly. so depending how long the gap is between meals depends on how much q/a insulin that i take
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Jun 9, 2013
paulj
36 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / popcorn heaven i only took a bg reading after the cinema and that was within my target range] |
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Jun 9, 2013
Vickyp
137 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / insulin pump So far LOVE the omnipod. The tiny doses are great for me and with no tubing I barely know its there...other than the clicking and beeps giving its presence away. Have had a few lows, at 3.8 but have adjusted basal rates for different times of the day to help stop this. But it's great!!
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Jun 8, 2013
Alan 49
284 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / NHS Medication Changes: Are you affected? Yes, good point Garry, but I forgot to mention in my last post that after the highlighted letter from the DAFNE team some blood-testing strips were prescribed as well as the two pots of urine-testing strips - so I'm fully equipped now. |
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Jun 7, 2013
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / NHS Medication Changes: Are you affected? Thanks for letting us know Alan.Personally, I would get some in to go on the shelf. Some pharmacies do not keep them as stock and you may wait a day or so to be able to start checking your Ketone level....and if you feel dog rough...the last thing you need do is go to a pharmacy to collect some. Shelf life for the Abbot strips is normally over 12 months. The ones I have in my meter wallet now are dated 05/2014. I have another box at home which I think are 10/2014 but not sure. Hopefully they run out of date before you need use them! Regards Garry |