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Dec 18, 2012
DianeW 115 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Xmas pudding

I am not buying one but going out for xmas lunch. Perhaps i will look at a shop one. To get an idea. How can you tell what 100g of pud is? Hoping it will be plain and not full of extra fruit, nuts etc like some are.
 
Dec 18, 2012
Carolin 83 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Ratio - have I calculated this right?

Sounds right to me Gill.

Might be easier for you, if you're counting in CPs, to express your ratios the same, i.e. 1.5:1 (rather than 1.5:10)?

So yes, for 4 CPs on 1.5:1 = 6 units Smile
 
Dec 18, 2012
mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Ratio - have I calculated this right?

BG - 14.1
CP - 4
Ratio - 1.5:10
QA - 6+2

Ps if not I'd better get the jelly babies out eek!!

Gill Smile
 
Dec 18, 2012
Sweetpea 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help and advice please

Oh yes, I had forgotten that I can still eat the carb free things! That will make it easier.
That's good that you are getting the pump, I think you will adjust to it really quickly, yes enjoy your Christmas! I got mine just before a holiday and could only swim (well bob about in the water Laughing ) for an hour a day, that was a shock!
I have 15 basal rates at the minute.
For the past 6 months I have not made any adjustments, I have just carried on using my bolus wizard as it was set and left the basal as it was. The past few weeks where I have tried to get back on track I have already added an extra basal rate and adjusted 6 times so it clearly shows why my hba1c has been rising.
 
Dec 17, 2012
Bryan W 3 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Xmas pudding

5u for 100g it is then. I will bear this in mind next Tuesday when I have dinner. Merry Christmas.
 
Dec 17, 2012
Elvie 6 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / overnight BGs

I reduced my BI's due to overnight hypos, tried BIs of 9 and 10 last night which seemed to work, but I'll give it a few days and do another overnight profile at the weekend.
 
Dec 17, 2012
novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help and advice please

You can have carb free meals, like meat, cheese, eggs etc for basal test during the day remember, even on the pump it should give good enough results to make a dose adjustment decision....

I am going live with the pump on the 21st of January, so not on one yet, but very soon, good timing I say, lets me go mental st Christmas.....

How many basal rates do you have out of curiosity.......?
 
Dec 17, 2012
jonmac 6 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / UK carb counters

Thanks Marke. I will download it now!
 
Dec 17, 2012
marke 686 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / UK carb counters

try here https://play.google.com/store/search?q=DAFNE&c=apps and select the first in the list....
 
Dec 17, 2012
marke 686 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / overnight BGs

I don't think there is any problem with Graduates replying to threads in this forum if they give sensible answers like yours. I susepct a HCP response would be along the same lines. Although I would ask why you reduced your BI in the first place ?
 
Dec 17, 2012
jonmac 6 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / UK carb counters

Thanks! Where can I download the Android App?
 
Dec 17, 2012
marke 686 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / UK carb counters

I will check, the DAFNE iPhone app does this and I think the Android one does as well but I'm not sure. Both would have UK carb info becasue they are based on the UK DAFNE carb book.
 
Dec 17, 2012
BeccyB 50 posts

Topic: General Discussion / ignorance

Well said marke.

Do all of you know everything about the treatment of every other disease/condition that exists? I doubt it very much so why expect people to know all about ours? I agree that a good manager would take some time to understand the issues affecting their staff but even then confusion and lack of knowledge will always be there, especially in large workforces.

I firmly believe that it is all our respopnsibility to ensure that those around us know what they need to know and to help de-mystify things and correct any innocent mistakes that are made.
 
Dec 17, 2012
Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / overnight BGs

Apologies. I shouldn't have replied to this. I am not a HCP. My bad.

Warwick.
 
Dec 17, 2012
jonmac 6 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / UK carb counters

There are several carb counting apps for Android phones but I haven't been able to find one with a UK based food list. They are seem to be American. Does anyone know if there is such a thing, or, if there is a UK carb counter I can use on my PC. Failing that, are there any programmers out there who can produce one- preferably with the ability to add entries?
 
Dec 17, 2012
Sweetpea 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help and advice please

Thanks very much for your reply.
I agree about the basal checks throughout the day. I am getting round to it. I did the breakfast one but I am too hungry at other times of the day ha ha!
That is a great tip about taking the insulin 15 mins before eating, I have been trying to do it but often its difficult because I do not know what portion size I am going to give myself until the last minute or nightmare if eating out. At least if I can try it MOST of the time then it should help things.
I do find it very hard to get the readings down though, the difference when I eat a meal with a tiny portion of carbs to a normal sized dinner is shocking. It just keeps highlighting to me that its me who is making my blood high because of what I am eating but I have been advised not to low carb because of wanting to become pregnant and also I do enjoy my food and don't want to cut out carbs.
Another problem I have is with snacking in between meals because then I can not get an accurate result of what is happening with the pre evening meal dosage. I tend to eat my dinner and then want something about an hour afterwards like crisps or chocolate so feel I can't see accurate patterns of what is happening.
That is also a great idea about looking into pump features, I have never had any extended training so maybe I should look into this myself. I have just moved house and my new hospitals approach is very much "what do you think?", "what do you want from us?" which is really not good for somebody in my position who needs a push and some support because I have got to the stage where I am fed up of being diabetic.
That is interesting about eggs and veg, I think I am going to have to do the same.
I did an overnight basal check and the readings were very erratic. I have increased my basal rates and things are looking better but I suppose I am going to have to do it again to confirm.
That's terrible that you are not on a pump, its unfair that some people can have it and others not. I have just seen that Medtronic have a new machine out that constantly monitors your blood sugar which works along side the pump, I really want it but doubt I will be allowed. I don't think it will be long before they have the artificial pancreas but then none of us will be allowed Smile
Whilst I am having a little rant, since I have been on the pump my readings are a lot lower than pre-pump, I have had my driving licence restricted to 1 year!!! It's crazy, my control is better yet I am penalised for it.
Ok, so I will try today with taking my insulin 15 minutes before eating and see what happens.
Thanks very much for your support, I really do need some help at the minute!
 
Dec 17, 2012
Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Xmas pudding

According to Calorie King, about 25g per 50g slice.
 
Dec 17, 2012
Bryan W 3 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Xmas pudding

What does the pack label say? All values are normally broken down into Carbs per 100g.
 
Dec 17, 2012
Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / overnight BGs

From the above, it really appears that you are constantly correcting with QA throughout the day and before bed which indicates to me that your BI doses are just too low. The DAFNE guidelines suggest changing BI by 10% or 1-2 units at a time. I'd suggest increasing both your morning and evening BI doses by 1 unit - so 10 in the morning, and 10 in the evening, waiting for a couple of days to see if that helps your BG levels come down within the desired range, and if you are still having trouble with them always being high, then repeating the increase.

To be honest, I expect that you will find that your BI doses need to be 11 or 12 each time, but changes need to be made slowly, so just increase by 1 unit every 2-3 days for now until you stop needing to correct with QA at every meal. It is important to leave 2-3 days between each increase so your body can adjust to the increases.

All the best with getting this under control.

Warwick.
 
Dec 16, 2012
DianeW 115 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Xmas pudding

Can anyone tell me CP value? For a serving of say 4 dessert spoonfuls .
 
Dec 16, 2012
Elvie 6 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / overnight BGs

Can't seem to get me BIs right for overnight control, any suggestions?
 
Dec 15, 2012
Warwick 425 posts

Topic: Site Development / Uploading Data (Re-visited)

It would be fabulous to have this feature. I'm so used to using the DAFNE website for entering my values, but having recently been given an AccuChek Expert meter (it was a tough choice between that and the Insulinx), being able to import readings, insulin intake and carb intake directly from these 'smart' meters would a huge time saving.

At the moment, I import the meter readings into the proprietary software, and then manually enter the info into the DAFNE site, but it takes about 15 minutes per day, and I'd love to knock that down to just a couple of minutes.

Still, given that I live in Melbourne, I am all for improvements on the Oz handbook too :-)

Thanks to everyone on this thread for your hard work. It is much appreciated.

Best regards,
Warwick.
 
Dec 15, 2012
Warwick 425 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What would you say about DAFNE :?:

I now have:

A greater understanding of my condition and how basal insulin and QA insulin interact with each other to provide stable blood sugars throughout the day.

Knowledge of how to interpret my BG results, and when and how to make changes to my insulin intake.

Support from other DAFNE graduates.

This great website for analysing my BG results and identifying trends that I wouldn't otherwise be aware of.

Ability to eat largely what I want to eat and when I want to eat it without having to worry about massive spikes in BGs or hypos.
 
Dec 15, 2012
Nicky 72 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What would you say about DAFNE :?:

i have found a new friend her name is DAFNE , i know we will be friends for life. i wish that i had met her years ago .
DAFNE is not my latest female friend but my diabetes managment for life . Very Happy
 
Dec 13, 2012
Warwick 425 posts

Topic: General Discussion / exercise

I find the same - hypos after exercise if I don't reduce my ratio for the meal following. My endo told me that new research shows that exercise can result in hypos for up to 48 hours, and I have found this to be true. I am a health nut though - I did two marathons in October and the length of time that exercise affects BGs is probably dependant on your level of fitness and the intensity and length of the exercise.

I tend to take sports drink during exercise to keep my BGs stable. Everyone is different, but I find I need about 750 ml Gatorade per 10 km when running, or the same for an hour's cycling.

I also reduce basal the night after exercise. Prior to DAFNE, I was having night time hypos at least once or twice per week. I think I have had two in the 6 months since doing DAFNE, and they were more related to my QA dose for dinner then my BI so I am really happy with that. I can have bad days though - I did a lot of exercise last Friday - 2 hours cycling and one hour basketball followed by our work Christmas party which 7 hypos in 48 hours on Friday and Saturday, but since Sunday, no hypos at all (although a couple of low 4s).

All the best with it. Given that a huge number of T1s suffer from depression and the preventative effects that exercise has on depression, I strongly encourage you to keep on exercising.

Warwick.