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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 22, 2012

marke 686 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / readings gone! :(

Sarah, I have gone back through our logs to 12-Aug-2012 and can find no connections from you at all. This means that your Android app was not syncing to the website. That is why the entries are not on the site.When was the last time you checked the entries on the site before today ? We would like to help but if the entries never reached the site there is not much we can do. I will raise the issue with the developer to see if he has any suggestions but if they were only on the
phone and the phone is not backed up it could be a bit tricky.

Oct 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

I didn't think it was legal for type 1 diabetics, or any type on insulin for that matter..............at least if you were diagnosed before applying for the license...........

Oct 22, 2012

SarahLewis 1 post

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / readings gone! :(

I had my clinic appointment today & when I went to show the consultant my readings (on my android phone) they seem to have disappeared, I've only got the last 2 weeks. They've also gone from my online account. Has anyone else had this problem or does anyone know how or if I can get them back??? Not been great at keeping a record of them & this happens when I do! Sad

Oct 22, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge

Yes it does.
Top can be 3Â° C warmer than the bottom of the fridge.
I keep my insulin in a tray at the top of the door.
Regards
Garry

Oct 22, 2012

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge

Does it matter where it is, I thought the temperature would stay the same top, middle or bottom if you set the thermostat.

Oct 22, 2012

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Correction Doses

I take 1 unit for every 2 mmol?
So if I was 12, I woujld take 3 extra units, if I was 20 I would take 7 extra units. It all depends on the individual as to how quickly you regain the right level, how much exercise you are going to take etc etc.

And if ill, I would go by the DAFNE sick rules.

No offence to GPs but I would rather go by what DAFNE or my diabetic nurse said, my GP wouldn't know what to suggest and refer me to my nurse.

Oct 22, 2012

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting

Hi Mark,

I went down to Coles (our other big supermarket) and they have a version called "Chang's Super Lo Cal" they have "wok ready noodles" and a few other varieties. They are relatively new and both Coles and Woolworths are seeing how they go. The pack I got from d-i-l looked as if it was made of konjar but the Coles pack is a little easier to read and that version is made of "konjac" a root vegetable widely used in Japan for zonks It is supposed to take on the flavours of the sauces/soup.. I would not live on it but as a substitute for pasta it is OK. It is also gluten free. They are packaged here in Australia (Glen Waverley, VIC) but it is a product of China.

www.changs.com

The woman at Coles said they thought it would be aimed at those trying to lose weight...did not know that carb value was an issue for diabetics. Advertised as having low joule, low GI and Suitable for low carb diets,
Helen

Oct 22, 2012

Mark Wilcox 6 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting

Helen, we haven't got Woolworth's in the UK any more.

They do, however, have a website at www.eatwater.co.uk, which lists the few stockists plus an online retailer.

Oct 22, 2012

Mark Wilcox 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Correction Doses

I only take a maximum of 10 whatever the reading, then check again after a couple of hours.

OK, I might keep any highs longer, but it's easier to add more than take away!!

Oct 22, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge

Hi JWo,

Why do you adjust your fridge in the winter? It is controlled by a thermostat, the temperature inside will stay at whatever the thermostat is set at regardless of the temperature outside the fridge. Assuming the absence of exceptional circumstances like fires or ice-ages of course!

Kind regards,

Roger

Oct 21, 2012

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge

I keep vegetables in the bottom drawers so tend to leave my insulin on the top shelf - to be honest though, I don't worry about where it is in the fridge. I have a temperature monitor too to make sure it's okay. If I'm worried, I adjust the fridge settings - like during the winter.

Oct 21, 2012

LadyNovo777 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge

The bottom of my fridge is really cold so I keep my insulin at the top. Maybe I'm wrong???

Oct 21, 2012

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Changing from Lantus to Levemir

Hi Davey-M, welcome to the forums. Smile

Are you seeing any patterns in the timings of the hypos? If you have other factors to consider (like the exercise/alcohol) then it can make it very difficult to determine what is the cause of the hypos. If you have applied DAFNE rules to those things then this will help.

In case you don't already, be sure to make sure you're not hypoing over night by doing the 3am test.

Now, fact of the matter is, insulins can work differently for everyone (from the sounds of things, you've tried to do a bit a research). You may find that you're more sensitive to levemir compared to lantus and this may mean you'll need to start lower your doses.

If you wanted someone to compare to, I'm also on Levemir and I take a split of 15/15 (morn/even) currently... however, I know that this still isn't quite right for me yet (I hypo'd at 3am last night so planning to try 15/14 today). I used to hypo like crazy on lantus and it's why they suggested I change to levemir (on that note, I eventually learned that I'm fairly insulin sensitive generally - 1QA of humalog makes me drop my 6BG! - keep an eye out for this too perhaps?).

Best wishes with the change. I know it can be a difficult time but you'll get there. Smile

Oct 20, 2012

paulj 36 posts

Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines

just wondering if anyone else out there has a bus driving licence and has been or is currently on a 4month suspension due to being a new insulin user?

thanks for the help with the pasta problem i posted earlier.i have just completed my DAFNE coarse and look forward to keeping in touch via this website. your help and tips are much appreciated.hopefullyspeak to you soon. Very Happy

Oct 20, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge

Do you keep your insulin at the bottom or top of the fridge?

Gill

Oct 20, 2012

Davey-M 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Changing from Lantus to Levemir

I used to have a split dosage of lantus, with my BGs normally around the 7 or 8 mark. Yesterday morning I switched to Levemir and have had loads of hypos since. There could be other reasons for the hypos (exercise, morning after drinking alcohol) but am I right in saying that because lantus takes two days to take any effect, and levemir works straight away, for the next two days ive effectively got 2 background insulins inside me? Can I expect my readings to calm down in a day or two? Any advice appreciated

Oct 19, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Correction Doses

Just wondered what anybody thinks of these correction doses whch my GP gave me sometime ago. Do you think they should be higher amounts of insulin?

If B/S (pre meal) is >(greater than) 12
>12 to >15 = 2 extra units
>15 to >20 = 4 extra units
>20 to >25 = 6 extra units
>25 + = 6 extra units but check again after 1 - 1 1/2 hrs
if still >20 give further 4 units


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.

Oct 22, 2012 marke 686 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / readings gone! :( Sarah, I have gone back through our logs to 12-Aug-2012 and can find no connections from you at all. This means that your Android app was not syncing to the website. That is why the entries are not on the site.When was the last time you checked the entries on the site before today ? We would like to help but if the entries never reached the site there is not much we can do. I will raise the issue with the developer to see if he has any suggestions but if they were only on the phone and the phone is not backed up it could be a bit tricky.

Oct 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines I didn't think it was legal for type 1 diabetics, or any type on insulin for that matter..............at least if you were diagnosed before applying for the license...........

Oct 22, 2012 SarahLewis 1 post	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / readings gone! :( I had my clinic appointment today & when I went to show the consultant my readings (on my android phone) they seem to have disappeared, I've only got the last 2 weeks. They've also gone from my online account. Has anyone else had this problem or does anyone know how or if I can get them back??? Not been great at keeping a record of them & this happens when I do!

Oct 22, 2012 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge Yes it does. Top can be 3Â° C warmer than the bottom of the fridge. I keep my insulin in a tray at the top of the door. Regards Garry

Oct 22, 2012 DianeW 115 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge Does it matter where it is, I thought the temperature would stay the same top, middle or bottom if you set the thermostat.

Oct 22, 2012 DianeW 115 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Correction Doses I take 1 unit for every 2 mmol? So if I was 12, I woujld take 3 extra units, if I was 20 I would take 7 extra units. It all depends on the individual as to how quickly you regain the right level, how much exercise you are going to take etc etc. And if ill, I would go by the DAFNE sick rules. No offence to GPs but I would rather go by what DAFNE or my diabetic nurse said, my GP wouldn't know what to suggest and refer me to my nurse.

Oct 22, 2012 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting Hi Mark, I went down to Coles (our other big supermarket) and they have a version called "Chang's Super Lo Cal" they have "wok ready noodles" and a few other varieties. They are relatively new and both Coles and Woolworths are seeing how they go. The pack I got from d-i-l looked as if it was made of konjar but the Coles pack is a little easier to read and that version is made of "konjac" a root vegetable widely used in Japan for zonks It is supposed to take on the flavours of the sauces/soup.. I would not live on it but as a substitute for pasta it is OK. It is also gluten free. They are packaged here in Australia (Glen Waverley, VIC) but it is a product of China. www.changs.com The woman at Coles said they thought it would be aimed at those trying to lose weight...did not know that carb value was an issue for diabetics. Advertised as having low joule, low GI and Suitable for low carb diets, Helen

Oct 22, 2012 Mark Wilcox 6 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting Helen, we haven't got Woolworth's in the UK any more. They do, however, have a website at www.eatwater.co.uk, which lists the few stockists plus an online retailer.

Oct 22, 2012 Mark Wilcox 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Correction Doses I only take a maximum of 10 whatever the reading, then check again after a couple of hours. OK, I might keep any highs longer, but it's easier to add more than take away!!

Oct 22, 2012 Ahmentep 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge Hi JWo, Why do you adjust your fridge in the winter? It is controlled by a thermostat, the temperature inside will stay at whatever the thermostat is set at regardless of the temperature outside the fridge. Assuming the absence of exceptional circumstances like fires or ice-ages of course! Kind regards, Roger

Oct 21, 2012 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge I keep vegetables in the bottom drawers so tend to leave my insulin on the top shelf - to be honest though, I don't worry about where it is in the fridge. I have a temperature monitor too to make sure it's okay. If I'm worried, I adjust the fridge settings - like during the winter.

Oct 21, 2012 LadyNovo777 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge The bottom of my fridge is really cold so I keep my insulin at the top. Maybe I'm wrong???

Oct 21, 2012 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Changing from Lantus to Levemir Hi Davey-M, welcome to the forums. Are you seeing any patterns in the timings of the hypos? If you have other factors to consider (like the exercise/alcohol) then it can make it very difficult to determine what is the cause of the hypos. If you have applied DAFNE rules to those things then this will help. In case you don't already, be sure to make sure you're not hypoing over night by doing the 3am test. Now, fact of the matter is, insulins can work differently for everyone (from the sounds of things, you've tried to do a bit a research). You may find that you're more sensitive to levemir compared to lantus and this may mean you'll need to start lower your doses. If you wanted someone to compare to, I'm also on Levemir and I take a split of 15/15 (morn/even) currently... however, I know that this still isn't quite right for me yet (I hypo'd at 3am last night so planning to try 15/14 today). I used to hypo like crazy on lantus and it's why they suggested I change to levemir (on that note, I eventually learned that I'm fairly insulin sensitive generally - 1QA of humalog makes me drop my 6BG! - keep an eye out for this too perhaps?). Best wishes with the change. I know it can be a difficult time but you'll get there.

Oct 20, 2012 paulj 36 posts	Topic: General Discussion / bus driving/dvla guidelines just wondering if anyone else out there has a bus driving licence and has been or is currently on a 4month suspension due to being a new insulin user? thanks for the help with the pasta problem i posted earlier.i have just completed my DAFNE coarse and look forward to keeping in touch via this website. your help and tips are much appreciated.hopefullyspeak to you soon.

Oct 20, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Storage in the Fridge Do you keep your insulin at the bottom or top of the fridge? Gill

Oct 20, 2012 Davey-M 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Changing from Lantus to Levemir I used to have a split dosage of lantus, with my BGs normally around the 7 or 8 mark. Yesterday morning I switched to Levemir and have had loads of hypos since. There could be other reasons for the hypos (exercise, morning after drinking alcohol) but am I right in saying that because lantus takes two days to take any effect, and levemir works straight away, for the next two days ive effectively got 2 background insulins inside me? Can I expect my readings to calm down in a day or two? Any advice appreciated

Oct 19, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Correction Doses Just wondered what anybody thinks of these correction doses whch my GP gave me sometime ago. Do you think they should be higher amounts of insulin? If B/S (pre meal) is >(greater than) 12 >12 to >15 = 2 extra units >15 to >20 = 4 extra units >20 to >25 = 6 extra units >25 + = 6 extra units but check again after 1 - 1 1/2 hrs if still >20 give further 4 units