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Oct 26, 2012

JayBee 587 posts

I was moved on to that iCare machine as well... http://www.dafneonline.co.uk/forums/1/topics/1815

I don't remember the DVLA requesting to see any results when I last put my licence in for renewal. Is this a fairly new thing?

I do get where you're coming from though. Makes me glad I now use mainly the diary facility on this site by use of the smartphone app to keep it regularly updated on the go. I now no longer carry a paper diary as a result.

Oct 25, 2012

Andy1970 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new meter

hi
I have just started to use my icare machine, unfortunately i have to have my licence renewed every year and to comply with the DVLA regulations which says "Applicants with insulin treated diabetes will need to have used a blood glucose meter with a memory function to measure and record blood glucose levels for at least THREE MONTHS, prior to submitting their application.
Unfortunately this machine only holds a maximum of 30 days 1 month average test results assuming you do not test yourself more than 3 times a day. This machine has not got the capability of downloading or bluetooth the results, a very outdated machine, compared with one i used 3 years ago.
I have looked on the website and cannot see an alternative from iCare, but have emailed them.
So guys be warned about the requirements from DVLA your machine does not comply with the legislation.

regards

Oct 25, 2012

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new contour next usb blood glucose monitor

I would never pay for a meter! All meter companies make their money on the test strips. If you contact your DAFNE educator or local diabetes team they may well have a meter they can give you. If not contact Bayer and say you are interested in their meter, they are likely to offer you one free. It's to their advantage since if you start using the meter you will be using a lot of strips and thus making them money.

Oct 25, 2012

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code

Novarapidboi it's good but it's not right Very Happy

You got the acronym correct but the description wrong , they (me and others) are patient reps that take part in DAFNE research programmes and meet twice a year with the DAFNE management team. Some of us have also attended the HCP group meetings as well.
We also get to go to the DAFNE collaborative which is the annual meeting of everyone involved in DAFNE.
For any one interested there is a forum on this site and most of the DUAG are registered users on the site.
We are always interested in talking to anyone interested in becoming involved.

Oct 25, 2012

jo24 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs

Had my flu jab on Tuesday and now have the usual tender, red area on my arm but other than that OK Smile

Oct 24, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / readings gone! :(

Hi Sarah, are the past 2 weeks still in there? If so it may be that the app is set to only display the last 14 days. You can change this on the settings tab in the app.

Oct 24, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

all good news to my ears........

Oct 24, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump

I will be getting mine in January/February, I cant wait..................

the carb counting and dose calculations will be the same, you will just have to test a lot more, at least to begin with anyway..........good luck........ Very Happy

Oct 24, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code

DAFNE User Action Group, I think...........

Patients and HCPs and some other people who meet up to aid in the continuous improvement of DAFNE......

Oct 24, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new contour next usb blood glucose monitor

I had a leaflet I received with my needles for the bayer contour usb meter (now the older meter) but it was a few months back and I'm sure at the time it was free not half price, I certainly don't remember having to pay.

I think the bayer contour usb meter (older one) is fab. To look at it looks like an mp3 player is very discreet when you're out anywhere. You can download the software from the bayer website then plug your meter in and away you go with being able to see graphs etc.

Re the bayer new contour next usb blood glucose meter I contacted bayer, explained I've got the older meter and they've upgraded me to the new meter foc. The added features on it are that as well as it storing your test results you now have the option to store insulin doses and carbs. I can't use mine just yet though because I've still got 150 test strips for the old meter to use up then when I've finished these I can then order on my repeat prescription the contour next strips.

Hope some of this helps

Gill Very Happy

Oct 24, 2012

paulj 36 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code

what is a DUAG? Very Happy

Oct 24, 2012

paulj 36 posts

Topic: General Discussion / new contour next usb blood glucose monitor

thinking about purchasing the bayer new contour next usb blood glucose monitor. its on special offer with a leaflet i recieved with my needles for half price 15.99. does anyone out there already have one? if so any coments would be helpful
cheers Very Happy

Oct 24, 2012

paulj 36 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New food labelling

i presume calories fat sugars and salt effect your cholestoral.i have just been put on a statin for my cholestoral so any extra info is certainly going to be a help.as if we didnt have enough already to think about.just recently went on insulin and i have put on one and a half stone in 2 months.cant get it right all the time . Very Happy

Oct 24, 2012

paulj 36 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

the

novorapidboi26 said:
I didn't think it was legal for type 1 diabetics, or any type on insulin for that matter..............at least if you were d

the laws about driving a bus whilst being on insulin have just recently changed in november 2011. if you move on to insulin you automatically get your licence suspended for 4 months for reports and 3 months of blood glucose readings.hopefully at the end of this if you have managed to jump through all the hoops successfully you get your bus licence reinstated.you are still allowed in the meantime to drive a car as normal

Oct 24, 2012

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New food labelling

I see that they are going to bring in uniform food labelling. However from what I've seen on the news, they only seem to mention calories, fat, sugar, salt. I assume carbohydrates are going to be mentioned. Apparently Diabetes UK has been liaised with so I would think so. What they really need to do for diabetics is to include the carb value for "per pack" and "per bar" , "per biscuit" etc etc. I know the maths may not be that hard but for example on some things it will give the carb value "per 100g", then you see that the total weight is 154g or 176g. I could understand that on something like a powder or liquied but why do that on something like a sandwich?! Let's hope this new labelling is clear.

Oct 23, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump

Hi all, well I finally get my insulin pump on the 9th november. I went just for a quick chat today before the big induction day, and I have to say I feel quite scared. Everything I know with injections is going to change..can't really explain it to be honest.

Oct 23, 2012

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

novorapidboi26 said:
I will need to go read up these new rules.....

I certainly didn't think you could fly a plane, a passenger carrying one at least...

You can now get a PPL in the UK as a type 1 - some hoops to go through but not insurmountable, the only problem is, is that as a t1, you will always need to have a fully qualified non diabetic with you - just in case!, and that, for me, just takes away some of the fun.

I don't think a t1 can fly commercial planes in the UK, but in the US you can - as long as they don't fly international.

There have been some rule changes re bus - PSV and lorry - HGV licences, and, we can apply, but we will have to show at least 3 months worth of continuous testing to the GP that signs it off and the results show you are well controlled, you have had no episodes of a severe hypo - ie requiring anothers help and you have good warning signs.

I was given a leaflet by my GP at my 6 monthly check up, and I researched getting a PPL about 4 years ago, but didn't go through with it as the lessons a still too expensive, even with a mate giving the lessons.

Oct 23, 2012

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code

You can't get upgraded to DUAG that is something different. You can get upgraded to 'graduate' status with a centre code. To obtain a centre code you can either contact the DAFNE Centre to
obtain the current code or email us via the 'Contact DAFNE Online' link at the bottom of the page. Just tell us which centre you attended and we can contact DAFNE Central to get you verified
as a graduate and either upograde your account or give you a code to do it yourself.

Oct 23, 2012

david hobson 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code

How or Were do I get my centre Code to upgrade to DUAG

Oct 23, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

I will need to go read up these new rules..... Smile

I certainly didn't think you could fly a plane, a passenger carrying one at least...

Oct 23, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

I think you'll find that that is no longer true novorapidboi. I'm sure they changed the rules, partly as a result of the BDA's representations. If you can fly a plane as a diabetic, as you can, then surely you can drive a bus.

Ahmentep.

Oct 26, 2012 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new meter I was moved on to that iCare machine as well... http://www.dafneonline.co.uk/forums/1/topics/1815 I don't remember the DVLA requesting to see any results when I last put my licence in for renewal. Is this a fairly new thing? I do get where you're coming from though. Makes me glad I now use mainly the diary facility on this site by use of the smartphone app to keep it regularly updated on the go. I now no longer carry a paper diary as a result.

Oct 25, 2012 Andy1970 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new meter hi I have just started to use my icare machine, unfortunately i have to have my licence renewed every year and to comply with the DVLA regulations which says "Applicants with insulin treated diabetes will need to have used a blood glucose meter with a memory function to measure and record blood glucose levels for at least THREE MONTHS, prior to submitting their application. Unfortunately this machine only holds a maximum of 30 days 1 month average test results assuming you do not test yourself more than 3 times a day. This machine has not got the capability of downloading or bluetooth the results, a very outdated machine, compared with one i used 3 years ago. I have looked on the website and cannot see an alternative from iCare, but have emailed them. So guys be warned about the requirements from DVLA your machine does not comply with the legislation. regards

Oct 25, 2012 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new contour next usb blood glucose monitor I would never pay for a meter! All meter companies make their money on the test strips. If you contact your DAFNE educator or local diabetes team they may well have a meter they can give you. If not contact Bayer and say you are interested in their meter, they are likely to offer you one free. It's to their advantage since if you start using the meter you will be using a lot of strips and thus making them money.

Oct 25, 2012 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code Novarapidboi it's good but it's not right You got the acronym correct but the description wrong , they (me and others) are patient reps that take part in DAFNE research programmes and meet twice a year with the DAFNE management team. Some of us have also attended the HCP group meetings as well. We also get to go to the DAFNE collaborative which is the annual meeting of everyone involved in DAFNE. For any one interested there is a forum on this site and most of the DUAG are registered users on the site. We are always interested in talking to anyone interested in becoming involved.

Oct 25, 2012 jo24 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs Had my flu jab on Tuesday and now have the usual tender, red area on my arm but other than that OK

Oct 24, 2012 Simon 578 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / readings gone! :( Hi Sarah, are the past 2 weeks still in there? If so it may be that the app is set to only display the last 14 days. You can change this on the settings tab in the app.

Oct 24, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines all good news to my ears........

Oct 24, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump I will be getting mine in January/February, I cant wait.................. the carb counting and dose calculations will be the same, you will just have to test a lot more, at least to begin with anyway..........good luck........

Oct 24, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code DAFNE User Action Group, I think........... Patients and HCPs and some other people who meet up to aid in the continuous improvement of DAFNE......

Oct 24, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new contour next usb blood glucose monitor I had a leaflet I received with my needles for the bayer contour usb meter (now the older meter) but it was a few months back and I'm sure at the time it was free not half price, I certainly don't remember having to pay. I think the bayer contour usb meter (older one) is fab. To look at it looks like an mp3 player is very discreet when you're out anywhere. You can download the software from the bayer website then plug your meter in and away you go with being able to see graphs etc. Re the bayer new contour next usb blood glucose meter I contacted bayer, explained I've got the older meter and they've upgraded me to the new meter foc. The added features on it are that as well as it storing your test results you now have the option to store insulin doses and carbs. I can't use mine just yet though because I've still got 150 test strips for the old meter to use up then when I've finished these I can then order on my repeat prescription the contour next strips. Hope some of this helps Gill

Oct 24, 2012 paulj 36 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code what is a DUAG?

Oct 24, 2012 paulj 36 posts	Topic: General Discussion / new contour next usb blood glucose monitor thinking about purchasing the bayer new contour next usb blood glucose monitor. its on special offer with a leaflet i recieved with my needles for half price 15.99. does anyone out there already have one? if so any coments would be helpful cheers

Oct 24, 2012 paulj 36 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New food labelling i presume calories fat sugars and salt effect your cholestoral.i have just been put on a statin for my cholestoral so any extra info is certainly going to be a help.as if we didnt have enough already to think about.just recently went on insulin and i have put on one and a half stone in 2 months.cant get it right all the time .

Oct 24, 2012 paulj 36 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines the novorapidboi26 said: I didn't think it was legal for type 1 diabetics, or any type on insulin for that matter..............at least if you were d the laws about driving a bus whilst being on insulin have just recently changed in november 2011. if you move on to insulin you automatically get your licence suspended for 4 months for reports and 3 months of blood glucose readings.hopefully at the end of this if you have managed to jump through all the hoops successfully you get your bus licence reinstated.you are still allowed in the meantime to drive a car as normal

Oct 24, 2012 DianeW 115 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / New food labelling I see that they are going to bring in uniform food labelling. However from what I've seen on the news, they only seem to mention calories, fat, sugar, salt. I assume carbohydrates are going to be mentioned. Apparently Diabetes UK has been liaised with so I would think so. What they really need to do for diabetics is to include the carb value for "per pack" and "per bar" , "per biscuit" etc etc. I know the maths may not be that hard but for example on some things it will give the carb value "per 100g", then you see that the total weight is 154g or 176g. I could understand that on something like a powder or liquied but why do that on something like a sandwich?! Let's hope this new labelling is clear.

Oct 23, 2012 tcmonkey80 41 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pump Hi all, well I finally get my insulin pump on the 9th november. I went just for a quick chat today before the big induction day, and I have to say I feel quite scared. Everything I know with injections is going to change..can't really explain it to be honest.

Oct 23, 2012 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines novorapidboi26 said: I will need to go read up these new rules..... I certainly didn't think you could fly a plane, a passenger carrying one at least... You can now get a PPL in the UK as a type 1 - some hoops to go through but not insurmountable, the only problem is, is that as a t1, you will always need to have a fully qualified non diabetic with you - just in case!, and that, for me, just takes away some of the fun. I don't think a t1 can fly commercial planes in the UK, but in the US you can - as long as they don't fly international. There have been some rule changes re bus - PSV and lorry - HGV licences, and, we can apply, but we will have to show at least 3 months worth of continuous testing to the GP that signs it off and the results show you are well controlled, you have had no episodes of a severe hypo - ie requiring anothers help and you have good warning signs. I was given a leaflet by my GP at my 6 monthly check up, and I researched getting a PPL about 4 years ago, but didn't go through with it as the lessons a still too expensive, even with a mate giving the lessons.

Oct 23, 2012 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code You can't get upgraded to DUAG that is something different. You can get upgraded to 'graduate' status with a centre code. To obtain a centre code you can either contact the DAFNE Centre to obtain the current code or email us via the 'Contact DAFNE Online' link at the bottom of the page. Just tell us which centre you attended and we can contact DAFNE Central to get you verified as a graduate and either upograde your account or give you a code to do it yourself.

Oct 23, 2012 david hobson 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Centre Code How or Were do I get my centre Code to upgrade to DUAG

Oct 23, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines I will need to go read up these new rules..... I certainly didn't think you could fly a plane, a passenger carrying one at least...

Oct 23, 2012 Ahmentep 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines I think you'll find that that is no longer true novorapidboi. I'm sure they changed the rules, partly as a result of the BDA's representations. If you can fly a plane as a diabetic, as you can, then surely you can drive a bus. Ahmentep.