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Mar 7, 2013
Vickyp
137 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos Glucagon kits are still available...I got one last week! How do you treat hypo? |
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Mar 7, 2013
steve.c
2 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / hypos i have been getting some strange hypos such as going low very quickly andstruggling to get my blood back up. usualy pretty good with my sugars. are gluco pens still issued as my chemists seems to think not. |
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Mar 7, 2013
SimonC
78 posts
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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. |
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Mar 7, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average
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........? |
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Mar 7, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 8.5- bedtime6.8 - 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 |
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Mar 6, 2013
NuMo
28 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Hello Sheila,I have found the book "Success with your Insulin Pump" by Jill Rodgers very informative. |
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Mar 6, 2013
PNThompson
57 posts
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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. |
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Mar 6, 2013
Deadly
8 posts
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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. |
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Mar 6, 2013
Alan 49
284 posts
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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. |
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Mar 6, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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.... |
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Mar 6, 2013
Deadly
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take For cough mixtures I have always ended up using Robitussin, simply because it advertises as sugar free. Not sure it is has actual effect or not ( it alleges to help loosen stubborn phlegm on chesty coughs to make the cough more productive). I take it because of the comfort of taking at least something that might have an effect on my cold. |
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Mar 6, 2013
sheila24
3 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Many thanks for replies,I feel the same as you PNThomson, and said I would consider the pump as last resort but I have been advised to seriously consider its use as may help me manage my sensitivity to insulin and help prevent my frequent low bgs. My head is spinning with all the information I have taken on board so far and it is good to hear how well people are doing on the pumps. Its good to hear all the positives about the pump novorapidboi26, to be honest I think what is putting me off more than anything is the constant reminder with the pump being attached all the time, but I suppose it is something I would manage to get over through time. It would be worth it if it helps, my poor children are fed up with being kept waiting for mums bg getting back to normal  . If you don't mind me asking do you need to cover any of the cost for the basic running of the pump or is it all covered with prescriptions? Also did you have a choice in which pump to use or is that decided for you? |
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Mar 6, 2013
meltow
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take When it comes to "off-the-shelf" cold/flu remedies the only product I've found which says can be taken by diabetics is Disprin. Fortunately I'm not a big sufferer, but if any other similar products are suitable for diabetics, it may be nice to know. So, what do you take?
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Mar 6, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average
1-2 mmol/l is usually a good indication the dose is right........you know its pretty much spot on now though........if you focus on getting it spot on every day you will do your self damage...sometimes there can be changes that we can help or do anything about..... |
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Mar 6, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average
Because of the difference - 10.0 then 7.2! How much should the difference be? |
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Mar 6, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average
Why the sad face? |
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Mar 6, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 10.0 - bedtime7.2 - this morning  - 19.09pm - tea & QA - 23.21pm - bedtime test was done & before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 4 x |
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Mar 5, 2013
Beatriz
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Up date! Hi Kylie & Vanessa. For some reason with would not up load yesterday. This morning is now not up loading.cheers Beatriz |
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Mar 5, 2013
PNThompson
57 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please I have not gone on to the pump, though DAFNE was supposed to be the first step before changing the a pump.I have found the DAFNE course a big help and the doctors said that I did not need to consider the pump if I was not interested. Two people from the course went on to a pump while a third has tried to get on a pump but has been refused, though his control is very bad and that is why he has been rejected. I didn't fancy using the pump, but from what I have read, people who have gone on to a pump have found it very good. |
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Mar 5, 2013
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please I have just recently went on the pump and its amazing, I need large amounts, so my problem isn't the smaller dose delivery........I benefit from the different QA delivery methods, and the more effective BI delivery...........The pump would make your problem so much more manageable........ Another advantage I have experienced is weight loss..........injecting insulin is only 50% effective, so half the dose isn't getting used up, which makes its easier for the encouragement of fat storage....I am now on half the insulin, its amazing............I realize that any less and you would be cured..... .....but you can see my point......I suppose for some it may be hard to accommodate the pump during day to day life, but for most its easy, almost undetectable, it just clips on to your belt/bra..........and there are holders you can buy that increase the available sites.............. I suppose for woman, going to the loo may be a pain if your wearing trousers and have it attached to your belt....... It really is non invasive, but I personally think that the benefits out weight the nuisance, and its only a nuisance for the first week...... On most pumps there is a bolus wizard for your QA needs, you can program in your ratios, sensitivity, corrections and so on, so all you need to do is test your blood....(which can then be sent wirelessly to the pump)....and put in the carb amount........(input as grams as opposed to CPs)...and the pump works out the dose for you, confirm with a push of a button.....DONE......... the dose adjustment is still the same as DAFNE, so looking for patterns over 2 - 3 days etc......... I could go on for longer, but if you have any other questions don't hesitate........... |
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Mar 5, 2013
Vickyp
137 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take I think they cause your sugars to rise as glucose is released into blood stream when using these...just our body's reaction to the medication (similar to an adrenaline rush)Probably safe to take but check sugar levels before/after use and stop use if need be. Am not a doctor but think this is right! |
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Mar 5, 2013
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take Sugar does not always have to be present to have an effect on your sugar levels because of hormones, etc. May be something like that.Hope you're feeling alright; get well soon if not. |
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Mar 5, 2013
Deadly
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Medicines diabetics are not meant to take Hi AllI am a type 1 diabetic I just got some Contac which is a decongestant cold/flu remedy. But the leaflet says diabetics shouldn't use it. Any ideas why? There is no sugar.n it, which is the usual reason for non-use. Ideas welcome Thanks David |
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Mar 5, 2013
sheila24
3 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Advise on pump please Hi,Ive had diabetes for 38 years now, no major complications as yet thank goodness. Done dafne course last year and what a difference it has made, feel as if I am back in control after many years of guess work. My problem is I am on very small amounts of insulin, 3u of BI twice daily and 0.5:1 ratio breakfast and lunch, 1:1 ratio for dinner. Even with these small amounts bg can fall, it has been recommended that I should consider the pump. I was hoping to hear from anyone who has had experience with the pump, advantages and disadvantages etc. How do you manage with day to day tasks and do you find carrying the pump around a hinderence or can you forget about it through time How easy is it to calculate insulin requirements on the pump compared to dafne rules or are they much the same. Many thanks in advance for any help given. |
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Mar 5, 2013
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average 5.2 - bedtime5.2 - this morning - 19.47pm - tea & QA - 23.14pm - bedtime test was done & before having supper instead of after - supper was butter puffs 4 x - 22.54pm - 2.2 - hypo - no idea what caused this, had jelly babies 4 x |