Recent Posts - DAFNE Online

Nov 14, 2020

Daven52 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Dafne app on android

Simon said:
Hi, unfortunately there isn't currently one available on the Google Play store - the previous version was developed by a volunteer (as it the rest of the site by MarkE and myself) who wasn't able to maintain it anymore. Mark is looking at developing a new version but he needs to teach himself Android development, as well as manage the site and his day job. I have experience with IOS and that's why that app is regularly updated. If anyone wants to help us out with Android app development we would be grateful for the support!

I would like to help out with developement of the Android DAFNE app have done some developement on Android devices, but has been a few years as I am retired so have time on my hand.

Oct 16, 2020

Martin Brown 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide?

I would also be interested in perusing both your flash cards and booklet, they sound ideal for quick reference.

Oct 14, 2020

Ian Robertson 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide?

NottsKnots said:
Well, I’ve drafted my own QRG. Its not had any kind of review by clinicians, so it cant be used iin any official capacity, but if anyone is interested in a copy, post here. I’ve done two formats, one in A5 booklet form so I can just refer to it occassionally, and one in “flash card” form.

Its all the same content, but the booklet has as an example, two pages on exercise on opposite pages so I can open the booklet and see both at the same time, whilst the cards has a card for exercise with the two pages on either side of the same sheet.

I started off thinking the flashcards was the way to go, but personally prefer the booklet layout, so I have both, and you’re welcome to try them out.

Topics covered:
Hypo rules (useful for other people!)
Sick day rules
Testing, and BI & QA
Stepwise approach & Snacks, and Treating BG below/above target
Eating out, and Alcohol (they generally go together
Exercise, additional carbs, insulin adjustment
Travel and driving (the travel page is based on the site recommended on the DAFNE course, plus a bit of my own experience - I used to travel, a lot).

I’m open to suggestions/proof reading/medical opinion/simplifiication from anyone.

Hi!
I have just come across this post and would be most grateful if you would send me a copy of your notebook and/or flashcards. I would be happy to make donation to a charity of your choice in exchange for them.
Please would you contact me via email:
[email protected]
Kind regards,
Ian Robertson

Aug 31, 2020

Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning

Something worth considering for those with dawn phenomenon is the possibility of supplementing your basal insulin with NPH insulin. NPH has a peak between 6-8 hours after injecting, so injecting it between dinner and bedtime can lead to the peak action coinciding with the DP rise around 3-5 am, and help lower that. I'm not suggesting replacing basal insulin with NPH, but adding it to the insulins being used. I have found that it works quite well for me.

Aug 30, 2020

James Bee 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Apps, Apps, Apps

Hello all,

I’d just like to ask everyone's advice for the best one-stop App for your DM management?

I use Tomato to collect my Libre data every 5 minutes and send it to my watch (so want to continue using that or an alternative if possible) using a MiaoMiao (I highly recommend buying one for those using Libres as your phone/watch will automatically alarm when you go out of range e.g. at night and if you have kids With DM you can also have it alarm on other phones to alert carers). I also log my insulin in this as I can export data to check my total insulin use trends and u/kg/day etc).

I also scan using the Libre app every 6 hours as that is shared with my HCPs.

I’m vegan and the DAFNE App doesn’t appear to contain any items using search-words like ‘Vegan’, ‘McCartney’ (Linda) etc so I’m also having to use Nutra Check Calorie Counter when making meals in order to determine the CPs.

While all these Apps purport to feed data both to and from the IOS Health app the glucose and Carb data doesn’t go to the DAFNE app so I have to then manually enter it all (obviously I’d expect to have to enter the insulin but the glucose from Tomato would be handy as maybe then I could stop also having to scan the Libre with the Abbott app so often (I do appreciate that Abbott don’t stand by data collected by the MiaoMiao but I find it to have pretty good correlation and if anything the MM data more closely matches finger pricks).

I know that’a a lot of information to unpack but basically I’m just looking to reduce how many apps I need to use at each mealtime (Currently 4).


Nov 14, 2020 Daven52 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Dafne app on android Simon said: Hi, unfortunately there isn't currently one available on the Google Play store - the previous version was developed by a volunteer (as it the rest of the site by MarkE and myself) who wasn't able to maintain it anymore. Mark is looking at developing a new version but he needs to teach himself Android development, as well as manage the site and his day job. I have experience with IOS and that's why that app is regularly updated. If anyone wants to help us out with Android app development we would be grateful for the support! I would like to help out with developement of the Android DAFNE app have done some developement on Android devices, but has been a few years as I am retired so have time on my hand.

Oct 16, 2020 Martin Brown 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide? I would also be interested in perusing both your flash cards and booklet, they sound ideal for quick reference.

Oct 14, 2020 Ian Robertson 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide? NottsKnots said: Well, I’ve drafted my own QRG. Its not had any kind of review by clinicians, so it cant be used iin any official capacity, but if anyone is interested in a copy, post here. I’ve done two formats, one in A5 booklet form so I can just refer to it occassionally, and one in “flash card” form. Its all the same content, but the booklet has as an example, two pages on exercise on opposite pages so I can open the booklet and see both at the same time, whilst the cards has a card for exercise with the two pages on either side of the same sheet. I started off thinking the flashcards was the way to go, but personally prefer the booklet layout, so I have both, and you’re welcome to try them out. Topics covered: Hypo rules (useful for other people!) Sick day rules Testing, and BI & QA Stepwise approach & Snacks, and Treating BG below/above target Eating out, and Alcohol (they generally go together Exercise, additional carbs, insulin adjustment Travel and driving (the travel page is based on the site recommended on the DAFNE course, plus a bit of my own experience - I used to travel, a lot). I’m open to suggestions/proof reading/medical opinion/simplifiication from anyone. Hi! I have just come across this post and would be most grateful if you would send me a copy of your notebook and/or flashcards. I would be happy to make donation to a charity of your choice in exchange for them. Please would you contact me via email: [email protected] Kind regards, Ian Robertson

Aug 31, 2020 Warwick 425 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning Something worth considering for those with dawn phenomenon is the possibility of supplementing your basal insulin with NPH insulin. NPH has a peak between 6-8 hours after injecting, so injecting it between dinner and bedtime can lead to the peak action coinciding with the DP rise around 3-5 am, and help lower that. I'm not suggesting replacing basal insulin with NPH, but adding it to the insulins being used. I have found that it works quite well for me.

Aug 30, 2020 James Bee 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Apps, Apps, Apps Hello all, I’d just like to ask everyone's advice for the best one-stop App for your DM management? I use Tomato to collect my Libre data every 5 minutes and send it to my watch (so want to continue using that or an alternative if possible) using a MiaoMiao (I highly recommend buying one for those using Libres as your phone/watch will automatically alarm when you go out of range e.g. at night and if you have kids With DM you can also have it alarm on other phones to alert carers). I also log my insulin in this as I can export data to check my total insulin use trends and u/kg/day etc). I also scan using the Libre app every 6 hours as that is shared with my HCPs. I’m vegan and the DAFNE App doesn’t appear to contain any items using search-words like ‘Vegan’, ‘McCartney’ (Linda) etc so I’m also having to use Nutra Check Calorie Counter when making meals in order to determine the CPs. While all these Apps purport to feed data both to and from the IOS Health app the glucose and Carb data doesn’t go to the DAFNE app so I have to then manually enter it all (obviously I’d expect to have to enter the insulin but the glucose from Tomato would be handy as maybe then I could stop also having to scan the Libre with the Abbott app so often (I do appreciate that Abbott don’t stand by data collected by the MiaoMiao but I find it to have pretty good correlation and if anything the MM data more closely matches finger pricks). I know that’a a lot of information to unpack but basically I’m just looking to reduce how many apps I need to use at each mealtime (Currently 4).