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Mar 15, 2013

Rach101 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pump Accessories Questionaire

Hi guys,

I'm doing a college project on Type 1 Diabetes regarding the Insulin pumps. I was just wondering if anyone would answer some questions? It would be a great help.

1. Do you use any pump accessories to wear your pump?
2. If yes, which accessories do you use?
3. Where did you buy the accessory from?
4. Would you use a phone sock to cover your pump?
5. Do you think there is a good range of accessories to choose from?
6. Are the accessories easily sourced/found?
7. What type of patterns would appeal to you? Plain/Stand out?
8. Any recommendations on what you find comfortable to wear?

If you could answer any of these questions I would really appreciate it. Very Happy

Mar 15, 2013

Mike87 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Weight training

Hi guys.

Can anyone tell me the effects of weight/resistance training has a blood sugars? Several times I have started training with good sugars and during training, then about an hour after I have high sugars!!

Mar 15, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

5.4 - bedtime
7.1 - this morning

- 18.37pm - tea & QA - @18.17pm - hypo - treated with 4 jelly babies
- 22.13pm - bedtime test was done
- supper was sandwich 1 slice (tuna & mayo)

Mar 14, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

5.2 - bedtime
4.2 - this morning

- 19.14pm - tea & QA - ratio is 1:10 but took 1u QA less - BS was 5.6
- 22.16pm - bedtime test was done
- supper was sandwich 1 slice (tuna & mayo)

Mar 14, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained high bg

I hope you're going to be okay mags2101. Sad

It sounds like illness to me too; what are your ketone levels? Also, were they tested for by urine test or blood test?

Best wishes.

Mar 13, 2013

vinod 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Autoimmune Urticaria

Does anyone suffering from Autoimmune Urticaria???

Mar 13, 2013

vinod 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Improving DAFNE online manual

I was going through DAFNE course handbook. It's a very useful book for me and I use this as a reference document. I would like to suggest few changes in the handbook, if it's possible to make the changes.

1) Please add a note on where should we inject insulin. It may be somewhere in the document, but it's not easy to find it out from the main
menu.
2) Add *JEPG image or pictures, whenever it's required.
3) I dont know if it's possible to have this manual in *.pdf format? It'll be useful to have this as a standard pdf document.

With Regards,

Vinod Kavle

Mar 13, 2013

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Apps

Would anyone like to share info about iPhone/ Android apps that are useful? I'm thinking particularly about commercial apps that give nutrition information about the company's products. For example, my old favourite McDonalds have an iPhone app that includes nutrition inf. about all their products - including up to date information about their one-off specials. Given the free wi-fi available in most McDs I find I use the app a lot.

KFC have an app which links you to the nutritional info section of their website - useful but a bit clumsy. I see that BK also have an app that provides nutrition info on their menu, and there must be loads more.

Stew

Mar 13, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

3.1 - bedtime
10.0 - this morning

- 19.21pm - tea & QA
- 22.57pm - bedtime test was done - 3.1 - had 4 jelly babies - no idea where this hypo came from
- 23.14pm - 3.2 - had 2 jelly babies
- 23.27pm - 3.8 - bit fed up at this stage so had supper - sandwich 1 slice with corned beef/pkt skips/mini asda choc biscuit

Mar 12, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained high bg

Sounds like you're sickening for something. Don't forget to test for ketones.

Mar 12, 2013

Mags2101 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained high bg

I am eating virtually no carbs and despite adjusting have continual high bg. Latest 18.7. I have a lot of pain in my back could this be the cause?

Mar 12, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

12.1 - bedtime
10.2 - this morning

- 18.28pm - tea & QA
- 22.20pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after
- supper was potato cake & tuna

Mar 12, 2013

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

At the end of the day, assuming that you are given the opportunity to use a pump, whether it's succesful for you will depend on whether in practice the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. As a DAFNE graduate I have pretty good control, but last Summer I was given the opportunity to go on to a pump to help deal with a larger than desired number of hypos and some difficulties with exercise. For me, I found that the pump was a real intrusion into my daily life, a constant reminder that I have diabetes. When I did my DAFNE course in 2007 it was a life-changer, allowing me to be normal(ish) again. I stuck with the pump for five months, but in the end my HCPs and I decided that it wasn't for me. In fact, my HbA1c went up with the pump (it was pretty good with DAFNE) and didn't seem to want to come down, although my hypos did reduce.

I'm now back on DAFNE and my HbA1c has come down significantly. My HCPs were brilliant, I wasn't made to feel a "failure", and they were always there for both technical advice and discussion. My advice would be to give it a go if you get the chance - the worst that can happen is that it doesn't work for you, and DAFNE is always there to return to. At least you'll know!

Good luck!

Stew

Mar 11, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My Blood Glucose Diary - all comments welcomed!

Any comments/thoughts please on the last 5 days results
Thu 07/03 - Mon 11/03

Wondering what anybody thinks about my current meal time ratios:
2:10 (2u for every 10g carbs) - breakfast
1.5:10 (1.5u for every 10g cho) - lunch
1:10 (1u for everu 10g cho) - teatime

Mar 11, 2013

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

Sheila

Good luck with your application to get on the pump therapy list - I suspect that if the team have already discussed the possibility and said there is funding available you stand a good chance - else why mention it. Whilst they do cost a lot of money, the NHS does recognise that in the long run they save money - as the control that can be achieved can be significantly better than the multi dose way.

That said, they are not for everyone, and they do require a lot of work - esp at the beginning, so I hope it does work for you,, and it helps deal with your particular problem.

Let us know how it goes.

Mar 11, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING Q/A INSULIN DOSES

Even with all this information the best thing to do is eat these foods and make a record, whether it be physical or mental record.........

you may find it will be only some high fat/high GI foods that justify a split.......

happy testing......... Very Happy

Mar 11, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Mealtime Ratios

My understanding of insulin sensitivity is the same, although it doesn't always work out like that.....

When you wake up your body has been inactive for many hours, and that's really inactive, not just watching the TV, so this would explain the higher amounts needed in the morning for most people.......

your pattern seems to be a good example of what happens to insulin sensitivity in general, basically you get more sensitive as the day goes on, regardless of increased activity at certain points during the day.........

Mar 11, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

10.7 - bedtime
8.1 - this morning

- 19.27pm - tea & QA
- 22.44pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after
- supper was butter puffs 4

Mar 11, 2013

sheila24 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

Many thanks for the replies they have been a good help.

Thank you NuMo I will have a look out for the book, it is always good to hear what other people have found helpful.

Simon I think it is wrong that you could not be considered for pump therapy due to good control, it is very frustrating. I am fortunate that my healthcare team have got funding at the moment, but that doesn't guarantee that I will be accepted for the treatment. Hopefully through time things will change for the better. I found the website you recommended very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you novorapidboi26, your information answered a lot of my questions. If I decide to go ahead I know it won't be until end of year beginning of next, I know the pct has funding at the moment but as I said to Simon there is no guarantee that I would meet all the criteria needed to go onto pump therapy, only time will tell. It is good to hear that you are doing well with the pump.

Thank you all again for taking the time to respond it has been a great help and is very much appreciated. Smile

Mar 11, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Mealtime Ratios

Should these be less at the most active time of the day then more at the least active part of the day?

My most active time of the day (if you can call that being housework lol) is during the day then evening is usually spent sitting down in front of the tv.

my current ratios are:
- 2:10 - breakfast (2u for every 10g carbs)
- 1.5:10 - lunchtime (1.5u for every 10g cho)
- 1:10 - teatime (1u for every 10g cho)

Mar 11, 2013

Warwick 425 posts

Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING Q/A INSULIN DOSES

You can use either of these web sites:

http://www.glycemicindex.com/

http://nutritiondata.self.com/ - Enter the food name and it will tell you the estimated glycemic load.

The GI is simply a dietary tool that helps us differentiate between the various carbohydrate foods we eat and how our bodies use them.

Carbohydrates with a low GI (55 or less) don't make our blood glucose levels rise very high for very long. They provide sustained energy.
Carbohydrates with a high GI (70 or more) are the ones that cause our blood glucose levels to go higher for longer. High blood glucose may cause damage to vital organs.

Hope that this helps.

Mar 10, 2013

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING Q/A INSULIN DOSES

Mark, I can't access the link to the Glycaemic index you've included above. I get "You are not authorized to visit that area on the site" displayed on the home page.

Mar 10, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

18.4 - bedtime
15.4 - this morning
Crying or Very sad

- 19.46pm- tea & QA - sandwich 2 slices with cheese before a night out
- 00.56am - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after
- supper was........fish and handful of chips after a night out
- @ 12.51pm 2 hours after breakfast BS was 4.9

Mar 15, 2013 Rach101 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pump Accessories Questionaire Hi guys, I'm doing a college project on Type 1 Diabetes regarding the Insulin pumps. I was just wondering if anyone would answer some questions? It would be a great help. 1. Do you use any pump accessories to wear your pump? 2. If yes, which accessories do you use? 3. Where did you buy the accessory from? 4. Would you use a phone sock to cover your pump? 5. Do you think there is a good range of accessories to choose from? 6. Are the accessories easily sourced/found? 7. What type of patterns would appeal to you? Plain/Stand out? 8. Any recommendations on what you find comfortable to wear? If you could answer any of these questions I would really appreciate it.

Mar 15, 2013 Mike87 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Weight training Hi guys. Can anyone tell me the effects of weight/resistance training has a blood sugars? Several times I have started training with good sugars and during training, then about an hour after I have high sugars!!

Mar 15, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 5.4 - bedtime 7.1 - this morning - 18.37pm - tea & QA - @18.17pm - hypo - treated with 4 jelly babies - 22.13pm - bedtime test was done - supper was sandwich 1 slice (tuna & mayo)

Mar 14, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 5.2 - bedtime 4.2 - this morning - 19.14pm - tea & QA - ratio is 1:10 but took 1u QA less - BS was 5.6 - 22.16pm - bedtime test was done - supper was sandwich 1 slice (tuna & mayo)

Mar 14, 2013 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained high bg I hope you're going to be okay mags2101. It sounds like illness to me too; what are your ketone levels? Also, were they tested for by urine test or blood test? Best wishes.

Mar 13, 2013 vinod 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Autoimmune Urticaria Does anyone suffering from Autoimmune Urticaria???

Mar 13, 2013 vinod 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Improving DAFNE online manual I was going through DAFNE course handbook. It's a very useful book for me and I use this as a reference document. I would like to suggest few changes in the handbook, if it's possible to make the changes. 1) Please add a note on where should we inject insulin. It may be somewhere in the document, but it's not easy to find it out from the main menu. 2) Add JEPG image or pictures, whenever it's required. 3) I dont know if it's possible to have this manual in .pdf format? It'll be useful to have this as a standard pdf document. With Regards, Vinod Kavle

Mar 13, 2013 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Apps Would anyone like to share info about iPhone/ Android apps that are useful? I'm thinking particularly about commercial apps that give nutrition information about the company's products. For example, my old favourite McDonalds have an iPhone app that includes nutrition inf. about all their products - including up to date information about their one-off specials. Given the free wi-fi available in most McDs I find I use the app a lot. KFC have an app which links you to the nutritional info section of their website - useful but a bit clumsy. I see that BK also have an app that provides nutrition info on their menu, and there must be loads more. Stew

Mar 13, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 3.1 - bedtime 10.0 - this morning - 19.21pm - tea & QA - 22.57pm - bedtime test was done - 3.1 - had 4 jelly babies - no idea where this hypo came from - 23.14pm - 3.2 - had 2 jelly babies - 23.27pm - 3.8 - bit fed up at this stage so had supper - sandwich 1 slice with corned beef/pkt skips/mini asda choc biscuit

Mar 12, 2013 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained high bg Sounds like you're sickening for something. Don't forget to test for ketones.

Mar 12, 2013 Mags2101 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained high bg I am eating virtually no carbs and despite adjusting have continual high bg. Latest 18.7. I have a lot of pain in my back could this be the cause?

Mar 12, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 12.1 - bedtime 10.2 - this morning - 18.28pm - tea & QA - 22.20pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after - supper was potato cake & tuna

Mar 12, 2013 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please At the end of the day, assuming that you are given the opportunity to use a pump, whether it's succesful for you will depend on whether in practice the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. As a DAFNE graduate I have pretty good control, but last Summer I was given the opportunity to go on to a pump to help deal with a larger than desired number of hypos and some difficulties with exercise. For me, I found that the pump was a real intrusion into my daily life, a constant reminder that I have diabetes. When I did my DAFNE course in 2007 it was a life-changer, allowing me to be normal(ish) again. I stuck with the pump for five months, but in the end my HCPs and I decided that it wasn't for me. In fact, my HbA1c went up with the pump (it was pretty good with DAFNE) and didn't seem to want to come down, although my hypos did reduce. I'm now back on DAFNE and my HbA1c has come down significantly. My HCPs were brilliant, I wasn't made to feel a "failure", and they were always there for both technical advice and discussion. My advice would be to give it a go if you get the chance - the worst that can happen is that it doesn't work for you, and DAFNE is always there to return to. At least you'll know! Good luck! Stew

Mar 11, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My Blood Glucose Diary - all comments welcomed! Any comments/thoughts please on the last 5 days results Thu 07/03 - Mon 11/03 Wondering what anybody thinks about my current meal time ratios: 2:10 (2u for every 10g carbs) - breakfast 1.5:10 (1.5u for every 10g cho) - lunch 1:10 (1u for everu 10g cho) - teatime

Mar 11, 2013 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Sheila Good luck with your application to get on the pump therapy list - I suspect that if the team have already discussed the possibility and said there is funding available you stand a good chance - else why mention it. Whilst they do cost a lot of money, the NHS does recognise that in the long run they save money - as the control that can be achieved can be significantly better than the multi dose way. That said, they are not for everyone, and they do require a lot of work - esp at the beginning, so I hope it does work for you,, and it helps deal with your particular problem. Let us know how it goes.

Mar 11, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING Q/A INSULIN DOSES Even with all this information the best thing to do is eat these foods and make a record, whether it be physical or mental record......... you may find it will be only some high fat/high GI foods that justify a split....... happy testing.........

Mar 11, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Mealtime Ratios My understanding of insulin sensitivity is the same, although it doesn't always work out like that..... When you wake up your body has been inactive for many hours, and that's really inactive, not just watching the TV, so this would explain the higher amounts needed in the morning for most people....... your pattern seems to be a good example of what happens to insulin sensitivity in general, basically you get more sensitive as the day goes on, regardless of increased activity at certain points during the day.........

Mar 11, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 10.7 - bedtime 8.1 - this morning - 19.27pm - tea & QA - 22.44pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 4

Mar 11, 2013 sheila24 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Many thanks for the replies they have been a good help. Thank you NuMo I will have a look out for the book, it is always good to hear what other people have found helpful. Simon I think it is wrong that you could not be considered for pump therapy due to good control, it is very frustrating. I am fortunate that my healthcare team have got funding at the moment, but that doesn't guarantee that I will be accepted for the treatment. Hopefully through time things will change for the better. I found the website you recommended very helpful. Thank you. Thank you novorapidboi26, your information answered a lot of my questions. If I decide to go ahead I know it won't be until end of year beginning of next, I know the pct has funding at the moment but as I said to Simon there is no guarantee that I would meet all the criteria needed to go onto pump therapy, only time will tell. It is good to hear that you are doing well with the pump. Thank you all again for taking the time to respond it has been a great help and is very much appreciated.

Mar 11, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Mealtime Ratios Should these be less at the most active time of the day then more at the least active part of the day? My most active time of the day (if you can call that being housework lol) is during the day then evening is usually spent sitting down in front of the tv. my current ratios are: - 2:10 - breakfast (2u for every 10g carbs) - 1.5:10 - lunchtime (1.5u for every 10g cho) - 1:10 - teatime (1u for every 10g cho)

Mar 11, 2013 Warwick 425 posts	Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING Q/A INSULIN DOSES You can use either of these web sites: http://www.glycemicindex.com/ http://nutritiondata.self.com/ - Enter the food name and it will tell you the estimated glycemic load. The GI is simply a dietary tool that helps us differentiate between the various carbohydrate foods we eat and how our bodies use them. Carbohydrates with a low GI (55 or less) don't make our blood glucose levels rise very high for very long. They provide sustained energy. Carbohydrates with a high GI (70 or more) are the ones that cause our blood glucose levels to go higher for longer. High blood glucose may cause damage to vital organs. Hope that this helps.

Mar 10, 2013 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / SPLITTING Q/A INSULIN DOSES Mark, I can't access the link to the Glycaemic index you've included above. I get "You are not authorized to visit that area on the site" displayed on the home page.

Mar 10, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 18.4 - bedtime 15.4 - this morning - 19.46pm- tea & QA - sandwich 2 slices with cheese before a night out - 00.56am - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after - supper was........fish and handful of chips after a night out - @ 12.51pm 2 hours after breakfast BS was 4.9