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Mar 10, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Site Development / How to turn off the 0.5 measure on QA's

If you're using the Android version, the closest thing you're going to get is going into "Settings" and then untick the "Auto Calculate QA" option I think.

I use a half unit pen so the 0.5 is something people like me do use a lot. Perhaps adding a setting of your pen unit amount would be a good idea?

Saying that, perhaps if you find you need half units a lot too, it may be worth speaking to your care team to arrange a half unit pen. Depends what your body does when you have to round up or down.

Best wishes and thanks for the feedback! Smile

Mar 9, 2013

Cath 1 post

Topic: Site Development / How to turn off the 0.5 measure on QA's

Hi. Absolutely loving this app but how do I stop it giving me a half measure of QA when automatically calculation is turned on? My insulin pen doesn't do half units so its annoying having to remove all the half measures the app gives me. Thanks in advance.

Mar 9, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

Oddly, it was 7.2 BG this morning... most of this week it's been 11BG. <_>;

Mar 9, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

6.1 - bedtime
3.5 - this morning
Crying or Very sad

or

?

- 19.03pm - tea & QA
- 23.29pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after
- supper was butter puffs 3 with cheese
- after waking to this morning's hypo @09.09am - had 4 jelly babies
- @ 09.26am BS was 5.7

Mar 8, 2013

steve.c 2 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos

thanks for letting me no about the pens will try again at chemist. usually treat hypos with either glucos tabs or sugary drink. i do a lot of training so hypos can come at anytime but i
am usualy pretty much on the ball with them. the new doctor at the clinic decided to put my thyroxine up by 25mg. been to my doctor today and he thinks could be somthing to do with
that so dropped it and keeping my fingers crossed.

Mar 8, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

5.2 - bedtime
3.4 - this morning

- 19.17pm - tea & QA
- 22.35pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after
- supper was butter puffs 3 with cheese
- after waking to this morning's hypo @ 7.52am - had 4 jelly babies
- @ 8.08am BS was 3.3 - had 3 jelly babies as didn't want to really overdo things
- @ 8.28am BS was 8.4
- @ 11.05am BS was 11.0 - have done QA for breakfast - toast 1 slice

Mar 8, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

novorapidboi26 said:
have you considered testing the daytime dose with carb free meals......

Is it still a 50:50 split........?

Re the daytime dose which one would this be ie breakfast, lunch or tea?

Yes it's still a 50/50 split

Mar 8, 2013

NuMo 28 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

Gosh Simon, that does seem harsh - being denied access to new technology because you are doing so well!

We are lucky here in that the local trust recognises the long term cost savings of Dafne and pumps. In fact I was told on my Dafne course that I was a good candidate for a pump as, like Sheila, I am highly sensitive to insulin and take miniscule amounts. This makes control difficult as small errors have a big impact. So it does seem that one's postcode effects one's treatment.

I would hardly call your grumble a rant - if we can't voice our feelings on this website where can we?

Mar 7, 2013

Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos

When are your hypos occurring? Within a couple of hours of meals, or later on/overnight?

Cheers,
Warwick.

Mar 7, 2013

Deadly 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take

It would also be helpful if the information leaflet explained why the medication should not be taken by diabetics in the first place. Is the manufacturer thinking of type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

Mar 7, 2013

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take

Would help if labels on all over-the-counter cold/cough cures gave CHO per 10 ml.
Regards
Garry

Mar 7, 2013

Vickyp 137 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos

Glucagon kits are still available...I got one last week! How do you treat hypo?

Mar 7, 2013

steve.c 2 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos

i have been getting some strange hypos such as going low very quickly and
struggling to get my blood back up. usualy pretty good with my sugars.
are gluco pens still issued as my chemists seems to think not.

Mar 7, 2013

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

I would love a pump, but have been told that my control is too good to warrant the expense. The control is good - deliberately, but would be easier with modern technology, blood glucose levels would be easier to monitor - if you have a pump that has a monitor permanently attached and linked to the pump, so safer, plus I think that we all need to keep on moving with the times, we wouldn't expect people to control type 1 in the same way they did 20 years ago, and it does cost more, but better control means less complications and so less cost to the NHS.

Any way, rant over, there is a site aimed at type 1 and pumps called Shoot Up or put up - http://www.shootuporputup.co.uk

I quite enjoy reading some of the stuff on here.

Mar 7, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

whiskysmum said:
8.5- bedtime
6.8 - this morning

- 18.33pm - tea & QA
- 22.11pm - bedtime test was done & before having supper instead of after
- supper was butter puffs 3 x, 1 less than the night before

Now that your overnight dose is pretty much bang on, have you considered testing the daytime dose with carb free meals......

Is it still a 50:50 split........?

Mar 7, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

8.5- bedtime
6.8 - this morning
Smile

- 18.33pm - tea & QA
- 22.11pm - bedtime test was done & before having supper instead of after
- supper was butter puffs 3 x, 1 less than the night before

Mar 6, 2013

NuMo 28 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

Hello Sheila,

I have found the book "Success with your Insulin Pump" by Jill Rodgers very informative.

Mar 6, 2013

PNThompson 57 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take

I had previously been advised that things like Day or Night Nurse medicines do contain sugar and the warning is generally more aimed at type 2 Diabetics.

Mar 6, 2013

Deadly 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take

My GP has said the same, I often just use them as a sugar pill, for the psychological effect.

Mar 6, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take

My GP told me not to bother with 'off the shelf' cough remedies - she said they are not effective and a waste of money.

Mar 6, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please

No cost for me.......

The pump is actually funded by the government, so a special fund was set up because pump availability was so bad in Scotland......

The normal process would be having to apply for funding from the local PCT, they would the take on the cost for you...

All my consumables, so, insulin vials, reservoirs, tubing and cannula are all paid for and provided for up front, so I have a large box full of stuff.....again, normally these items are paid for by your GP, just as with any prescription....

My pump centre at Monklands only used 2 kinds of pumps, for no reason other than keeping the training easier for them to teach.....I was basically put on the Medtronic 775, which has a larger reservoir than the others, so I suppose I did t have a choice but that didn't bother me......different centres may have a larger choice and may let their pumpers pick.....

It's definitely worthwhile if your quality of life is being affected.....

Being connected all the time is a thought that many think may bother them, the reality is you just don't know it's there....

For me the pump was asset resort, it wasn't something I could choose, it's a difficult to get one....

Mar 10, 2013 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Site Development / How to turn off the 0.5 measure on QA's If you're using the Android version, the closest thing you're going to get is going into "Settings" and then untick the "Auto Calculate QA" option I think. I use a half unit pen so the 0.5 is something people like me do use a lot. Perhaps adding a setting of your pen unit amount would be a good idea? Saying that, perhaps if you find you need half units a lot too, it may be worth speaking to your care team to arrange a half unit pen. Depends what your body does when you have to round up or down. Best wishes and thanks for the feedback!

Mar 9, 2013 Cath 1 post	Topic: Site Development / How to turn off the 0.5 measure on QA's Hi. Absolutely loving this app but how do I stop it giving me a half measure of QA when automatically calculation is turned on? My insulin pen doesn't do half units so its annoying having to remove all the half measures the app gives me. Thanks in advance.

Mar 9, 2013 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average Oddly, it was 7.2 BG this morning... most of this week it's been 11BG. <_>;

Mar 9, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 6.1 - bedtime 3.5 - this morning or ? - 19.03pm - tea & QA - 23.29pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 3 with cheese - after waking to this morning's hypo @09.09am - had 4 jelly babies - @ 09.26am BS was 5.7

Mar 8, 2013 steve.c 2 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos thanks for letting me no about the pens will try again at chemist. usually treat hypos with either glucos tabs or sugary drink. i do a lot of training so hypos can come at anytime but i am usualy pretty much on the ball with them. the new doctor at the clinic decided to put my thyroxine up by 25mg. been to my doctor today and he thinks could be somthing to do with that so dropped it and keeping my fingers crossed.

Mar 8, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 5.2 - bedtime 3.4 - this morning - 19.17pm - tea & QA - 22.35pm - bedtime test was done, before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 3 with cheese - after waking to this morning's hypo @ 7.52am - had 4 jelly babies - @ 8.08am BS was 3.3 - had 3 jelly babies as didn't want to really overdo things - @ 8.28am BS was 8.4 - @ 11.05am BS was 11.0 - have done QA for breakfast - toast 1 slice

Mar 8, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average novorapidboi26 said: have you considered testing the daytime dose with carb free meals...... Is it still a 50:50 split........? Re the daytime dose which one would this be ie breakfast, lunch or tea? Yes it's still a 50/50 split

Mar 8, 2013 NuMo 28 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Gosh Simon, that does seem harsh - being denied access to new technology because you are doing so well! We are lucky here in that the local trust recognises the long term cost savings of Dafne and pumps. In fact I was told on my Dafne course that I was a good candidate for a pump as, like Sheila, I am highly sensitive to insulin and take miniscule amounts. This makes control difficult as small errors have a big impact. So it does seem that one's postcode effects one's treatment. I would hardly call your grumble a rant - if we can't voice our feelings on this website where can we?

Mar 7, 2013 Warwick 425 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos When are your hypos occurring? Within a couple of hours of meals, or later on/overnight? Cheers, Warwick.

Mar 7, 2013 Deadly 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take It would also be helpful if the information leaflet explained why the medication should not be taken by diabetics in the first place. Is the manufacturer thinking of type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

Mar 7, 2013 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take Would help if labels on all over-the-counter cold/cough cures gave CHO per 10 ml. Regards Garry

Mar 7, 2013 Vickyp 137 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos Glucagon kits are still available...I got one last week! How do you treat hypo?

Mar 7, 2013 steve.c 2 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos i have been getting some strange hypos such as going low very quickly and struggling to get my blood back up. usualy pretty good with my sugars. are gluco pens still issued as my chemists seems to think not.

Mar 7, 2013 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please I would love a pump, but have been told that my control is too good to warrant the expense. The control is good - deliberately, but would be easier with modern technology, blood glucose levels would be easier to monitor - if you have a pump that has a monitor permanently attached and linked to the pump, so safer, plus I think that we all need to keep on moving with the times, we wouldn't expect people to control type 1 in the same way they did 20 years ago, and it does cost more, but better control means less complications and so less cost to the NHS. Any way, rant over, there is a site aimed at type 1 and pumps called Shoot Up or put up - http://www.shootuporputup.co.uk I quite enjoy reading some of the stuff on here.

Mar 7, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average whiskysmum said: 8.5- bedtime 6.8 - this morning - 18.33pm - tea & QA - 22.11pm - bedtime test was done & before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 3 x, 1 less than the night before Now that your overnight dose is pretty much bang on, have you considered testing the daytime dose with carb free meals...... Is it still a 50:50 split........?

Mar 7, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 8.5- bedtime 6.8 - this morning - 18.33pm - tea & QA - 22.11pm - bedtime test was done & before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 3 x, 1 less than the night before

Mar 6, 2013 NuMo 28 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Hello Sheila, I have found the book "Success with your Insulin Pump" by Jill Rodgers very informative.

Mar 6, 2013 PNThompson 57 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take I had previously been advised that things like Day or Night Nurse medicines do contain sugar and the warning is generally more aimed at type 2 Diabetics.

Mar 6, 2013 Deadly 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take My GP has said the same, I often just use them as a sugar pill, for the psychological effect.

Mar 6, 2013 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take My GP told me not to bother with 'off the shelf' cough remedies - she said they are not effective and a waste of money.

Mar 6, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please No cost for me....... The pump is actually funded by the government, so a special fund was set up because pump availability was so bad in Scotland...... The normal process would be having to apply for funding from the local PCT, they would the take on the cost for you... All my consumables, so, insulin vials, reservoirs, tubing and cannula are all paid for and provided for up front, so I have a large box full of stuff.....again, normally these items are paid for by your GP, just as with any prescription.... My pump centre at Monklands only used 2 kinds of pumps, for no reason other than keeping the training easier for them to teach.....I was basically put on the Medtronic 775, which has a larger reservoir than the others, so I suppose I did t have a choice but that didn't bother me......different centres may have a larger choice and may let their pumpers pick..... It's definitely worthwhile if your quality of life is being affected..... Being connected all the time is a thought that many think may bother them, the reality is you just don't know it's there.... For me the pump was asset resort, it wasn't something I could choose, it's a difficult to get one....