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Jan 22, 2013

phileaton 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / travel to USA

Hi, I am travelling to florida and am trying to find information on adjusting insulin levels when travelling across time zones. I am on Levemir twice daily (7am and 7pm) and then Novorapid before each meal. Just looking for advise on how to manage doses when crossing time zones.
Cheers

Jan 22, 2013

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'.

Hi,
I went to an endocrinologist a while back who slammed me for not knowing my hypo symptoms. I get a tessellation pattern in the R upper quadrant of my R eye which if left unattended eventually goes to two large white light donuts, This is a totally reliable hypo symptom for me! Clocks in at about 3.3-3.8! She rubbished the idea and even suggested to my GP that my license be taken away. When I saw my opthamologist I queried him. He said they are classic migraines (without the associated pain). His information is that the low BG triggers migraine symptoms. It certainly fits with my info as migraines are common in my family. Just a thought.

Helen

Jan 22, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'.

I only recently started getting head aches after I have treated my hypos...........

does it happen all the time.......?

Jan 22, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Questions

I know it's always best to ask for advice from the DSN but just thought I would ask the questions on here while I wait for her phone call.

1. Time Changing
is this best done by just an hour each night/day(depending on when you take lantus)?

2. Nighttime to Morning/Morning to Nightime (I currently take my Lantus at 10pm ish)
with this being such a big jump how would you go about this? Would you forget your nighttime BI then just take it the next morning but obviously monitor blood sugars?

3. Splitting the dosage
how would you go about this?

I know it's my body at the end of the day but even though in the past I may have forgotten a BI injection here and there which I know resulted in a BS of about 30 ish the next morning it's still a scary thing to make a complete change.

Jan 22, 2013

Claire Hough 12 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone app help

Hi, can anyone help? Finding the blood glucose diary on the phone app very useful, but can't seem to log in to store my results to the website, it keeps telling me my username and password are incorrect - however they work on here?

Thanks
Claire

Jan 22, 2013

Lynda_2 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pat on the back for Lilly

Are they still making these pens I would like one. I had one two years ago when it went wrong I was told they were not replacing them.

Jan 21, 2013

FayeM 4 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'.

Since the start of this year I have noticed my hypos have a new 'after-effect'.
For about 24 hours I feel absolutely exhausted. I have little desire to move about and find myself sleeping alot if i'm not at work.
I have checked my blood when I feel like this and i'm within my range.
I've been told hypos can leave you feeling 'wiped out' but it seems odd to suddenly have this new side-effect.

Jan 21, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Access the latest version of the DAFNE Course Handbook online, once you are verified as a DAFNE Graduate

Hi,

I'm not a DAFNE Graduate so don't have access to it Crying or Very sad

Jan 21, 2013

richard_g 14 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Hi,

When your logged in its either under Dafne Tools menu or there's a box on right hand side of th eweb page which has a direct link to Dafne Course Handbook

Jan 21, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump

Derek Brown said:
@novorapidboi26,

Hope all goes well starting the pump on insulin today

thanks Derek...................

so far so good, had a few on target bg readings........just about to test again...........

ended up on 1u an hour for my basal......

Jan 21, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Hi richard_g,

Thank you for your comment.

On Wed 16/01 at 07:44 then 08:01 and also Thu 17/01 at 08:51 then 09:11 the tests were close together because they were 15 minute hypo checks. I had 4 jelly babies for quick acting carbs at the earlier readings then 2 plain shortcake biscuits for slower acting carbs at the second readings.

Where can I find the Dafne manual?

Gill Smile

Jan 21, 2013

NuMo 28 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pumping at last......

Good luck novorapidboi26! I look forward to seeing how you get on with your new pump.

Jan 21, 2013

catherinesouth 4 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches

Many thanks to everyone for your replies.

Very grateful

Jan 21, 2013

NuMo 28 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches

Welcome to Dafne Catherine.

Yes baguettes are a problem. It's surprising isn't it, when they are so popular, that they are not included in the listings.

Jan 21, 2013

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pumping at last......

Best of luck Smile

Jan 21, 2013

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump

Sarahfergo, when u say messed up are you have the whole fatty lumps? I guess in the long ru the pump isnt great then?

Jan 21, 2013

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump

Hi stewb,
Thanks for your post, its nice to know im not alone feeling I cant cope with the pump. The only reason I have the pump is for pre pregnancy, I know this is something to really aim for but to be honest I am struggling

Jan 21, 2013

Derek Brown 32 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump

@novorapidboi26,

Hope all goes well starting the pump on insulin today Smile

Jan 20, 2013

richard_g 14 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches

Greggs web site has a pdf nutritional guide but I couldn't identify your particular baguette. The sandwiches listed are typically 4 to 5 CPs. http://www.greggs.co.uk/assets/Uploads/NutritionalInfo-July2011.pdf

Jan 20, 2013

richard_g 14 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Hi,

Couple of observations. On Wed and Thursday you tested BG very close together and ate about 3CPs this would be expected to add about 9 to your BG and this is what seemed to happen your BG went up. However the general drift up during the day may suggest insufficient back ground. The higher ratios your applying in the later readings may be compensating for this. Have a look at the online Dafne manual on background insulins. Maybe you need some professional advice on whether you can take lantus twice a day manual mentions this possibility, or even consider a different background insulin like levimir which you can take twice a day. I would also have a look at the hypo treatment in the manual as its very easy to over compensate when your low BG and then you may have to consider taking more insulin to bring BG back down.

Jan 20, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Here are my next 2 days 19/01 & part of 20/01.

Please keep those comments coming in.

Thanks

Gill Smile

Jan 20, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Hi Warwick,

Thanks for your reply/comment. Everything has been taken into account.

Gill

Jan 20, 2013

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please

Wow, there certainly is a lot of red in that diary, isn't there. That would indicate that the basal insulin is too low, but you keep having hypos overnight, so increasing basal doesn't seem to be an option.

Do you have a diabetes educator that you can see? I would suggest having a chat to them about the possibility of taking your Lantus in the mornings instead of at night. Because Lantus doesn't always last a full 24 hours (and your BGs seem to be going pretty high before you take your next dose, switching to a mrning dose may stop the highs in the evenings and the hypos overnight.

Cheers,
Warwick.

Jan 19, 2013

marke 655 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches

Hi, there is a link in the Carb Counter, Carb links on this site to a Greggs PDF of bagettes etc. It is from August2010 but still seems to work and I guess is still largely correct.

Jan 19, 2013

vic demain 87 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabulemia is becoming a growing problem

Great shame that young women feel the need to do this, however, it is a reflection in the perfection driven world which many younsters feel they have to conform with in order to be accepted and appreciated.

Jan 22, 2013 phileaton 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / travel to USA Hi, I am travelling to florida and am trying to find information on adjusting insulin levels when travelling across time zones. I am on Levemir twice daily (7am and 7pm) and then Novorapid before each meal. Just looking for advise on how to manage doses when crossing time zones. Cheers

Jan 22, 2013 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'. Hi, I went to an endocrinologist a while back who slammed me for not knowing my hypo symptoms. I get a tessellation pattern in the R upper quadrant of my R eye which if left unattended eventually goes to two large white light donuts, This is a totally reliable hypo symptom for me! Clocks in at about 3.3-3.8! She rubbished the idea and even suggested to my GP that my license be taken away. When I saw my opthamologist I queried him. He said they are classic migraines (without the associated pain). His information is that the low BG triggers migraine symptoms. It certainly fits with my info as migraines are common in my family. Just a thought. Helen

Jan 22, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'. I only recently started getting head aches after I have treated my hypos........... does it happen all the time.......?

Jan 22, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Questions I know it's always best to ask for advice from the DSN but just thought I would ask the questions on here while I wait for her phone call. 1. Time Changing is this best done by just an hour each night/day(depending on when you take lantus)? 2. Nighttime to Morning/Morning to Nightime (I currently take my Lantus at 10pm ish) with this being such a big jump how would you go about this? Would you forget your nighttime BI then just take it the next morning but obviously monitor blood sugars? 3. Splitting the dosage how would you go about this? I know it's my body at the end of the day but even though in the past I may have forgotten a BI injection here and there which I know resulted in a BS of about 30 ish the next morning it's still a scary thing to make a complete change.

Jan 22, 2013 Claire Hough 12 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone app help Hi, can anyone help? Finding the blood glucose diary on the phone app very useful, but can't seem to log in to store my results to the website, it keeps telling me my username and password are incorrect - however they work on here? Thanks Claire

Jan 22, 2013 Lynda_2 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pat on the back for Lilly Are they still making these pens I would like one. I had one two years ago when it went wrong I was told they were not replacing them.

Jan 21, 2013 FayeM 4 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypos leaving me 'wiped out'. Since the start of this year I have noticed my hypos have a new 'after-effect'. For about 24 hours I feel absolutely exhausted. I have little desire to move about and find myself sleeping alot if i'm not at work. I have checked my blood when I feel like this and i'm within my range. I've been told hypos can leave you feeling 'wiped out' but it seems odd to suddenly have this new side-effect.

Jan 21, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Access the latest version of the DAFNE Course Handbook online, once you are verified as a DAFNE Graduate Hi, I'm not a DAFNE Graduate so don't have access to it

Jan 21, 2013 richard_g 14 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Hi, When your logged in its either under Dafne Tools menu or there's a box on right hand side of th eweb page which has a direct link to Dafne Course Handbook

Jan 21, 2013 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump Derek Brown said: @novorapidboi26, Hope all goes well starting the pump on insulin today thanks Derek................... so far so good, had a few on target bg readings........just about to test again........... ended up on 1u an hour for my basal......

Jan 21, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Hi richard_g, Thank you for your comment. On Wed 16/01 at 07:44 then 08:01 and also Thu 17/01 at 08:51 then 09:11 the tests were close together because they were 15 minute hypo checks. I had 4 jelly babies for quick acting carbs at the earlier readings then 2 plain shortcake biscuits for slower acting carbs at the second readings. Where can I find the Dafne manual? Gill

Jan 21, 2013 NuMo 28 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pumping at last...... Good luck novorapidboi26! I look forward to seeing how you get on with your new pump.

Jan 21, 2013 catherinesouth 4 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches Many thanks to everyone for your replies. Very grateful

Jan 21, 2013 NuMo 28 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches Welcome to Dafne Catherine. Yes baguettes are a problem. It's surprising isn't it, when they are so popular, that they are not included in the listings.

Jan 21, 2013 tcmonkey80 41 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pumping at last...... Best of luck

Jan 21, 2013 tcmonkey80 41 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump Sarahfergo, when u say messed up are you have the whole fatty lumps? I guess in the long ru the pump isnt great then?

Jan 21, 2013 tcmonkey80 41 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump Hi stewb, Thanks for your post, its nice to know im not alone feeling I cant cope with the pump. The only reason I have the pump is for pre pregnancy, I know this is something to really aim for but to be honest I am struggling

Jan 21, 2013 Derek Brown 32 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump @novorapidboi26, Hope all goes well starting the pump on insulin today

Jan 20, 2013 richard_g 14 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches Greggs web site has a pdf nutritional guide but I couldn't identify your particular baguette. The sandwiches listed are typically 4 to 5 CPs. http://www.greggs.co.uk/assets/Uploads/NutritionalInfo-July2011.pdf

Jan 20, 2013 richard_g 14 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Hi, Couple of observations. On Wed and Thursday you tested BG very close together and ate about 3CPs this would be expected to add about 9 to your BG and this is what seemed to happen your BG went up. However the general drift up during the day may suggest insufficient back ground. The higher ratios your applying in the later readings may be compensating for this. Have a look at the online Dafne manual on background insulins. Maybe you need some professional advice on whether you can take lantus twice a day manual mentions this possibility, or even consider a different background insulin like levimir which you can take twice a day. I would also have a look at the hypo treatment in the manual as its very easy to over compensate when your low BG and then you may have to consider taking more insulin to bring BG back down.

Jan 20, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Here are my next 2 days 19/01 & part of 20/01. Please keep those comments coming in. Thanks Gill

Jan 20, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Hi Warwick, Thanks for your reply/comment. Everything has been taken into account. Gill

Jan 20, 2013 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / B G Diary Comments please Wow, there certainly is a lot of red in that diary, isn't there. That would indicate that the basal insulin is too low, but you keep having hypos overnight, so increasing basal doesn't seem to be an option. Do you have a diabetes educator that you can see? I would suggest having a chat to them about the possibility of taking your Lantus in the mornings instead of at night. Because Lantus doesn't always last a full 24 hours (and your BGs seem to be going pretty high before you take your next dose, switching to a mrning dose may stop the highs in the evenings and the hypos overnight. Cheers, Warwick.

Jan 19, 2013 marke 655 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Greggs baguette sandwiches Hi, there is a link in the Carb Counter, Carb links on this site to a Greggs PDF of bagettes etc. It is from August2010 but still seems to work and I guess is still largely correct.

Jan 19, 2013 vic demain 87 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabulemia is becoming a growing problem Great shame that young women feel the need to do this, however, it is a reflection in the perfection driven world which many younsters feel they have to conform with in order to be accepted and appreciated.