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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 19, 2012

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting

Update: it tastes like nothing but it looks enough like spaghetti on the plate and judging by BGs it was carb free. I also think it fills you up.
Helen

Oct 18, 2012

Gemsa 20 posts

Topic: Site Development / Injection site list

Totally agree, would be really useful for me to record BI and QA locations separately yet keep the QA and BI data on the same line for neatness when scrolling through entries.

I'm not so fussed about the left/right buttocks (aahh, I like doing my BI dose as ticking 'buttocks' always makes me snigger like a little child!) as I can only reach my right so know 'buttocks' means 'right buttock' for me - but had been wondering why it was recorded as only one. Should be a simple fix?

I'm finishing my DAFNE course tomorrow so have only been using the android app for 3 days (didn't find it till day 2) but it seems really good and I was totally flabbergasted this was just created by 'mere diabetic mortals' in their spare time. Thank you v.v.v.v.v.much! Has made my bag so much lighter without having to carry two different books around. Very Happy

Oct 18, 2012

Gemsa 20 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Problems uploading

I get the error message "Operation failed with unexpected server response: code=302 reason=Moved Temporarily detail=." Any ideas as to what that means? It's not every entry that happens for so my online diary looks patchy. (Only started using this week on DAFNE course)

Oct 17, 2012

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs

I've never become seriously ill from my flu jabs though I certainly have some signs that my immune system is attacking it when I do have it (aching arm for example which is a good sign that the jab is encouraging your immune system to get stronger).

I bet a good chunk of the "becoming ill after a flu jab" is being caused by your immune system being distracted from something alive that you weren't aware of before the jab considering it's just a dead sample being injected...

Good ol' funny bodies eh! Smile

Oct 17, 2012

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting

On the subject of pasta...my d-i-l picked up some "Slim Pasta" for me. It is made from Konjar (?) and has no carbs! It does have "energy" of 47 kj for 100g and a ton of fibre. i have not tasted it but she has fed it to the kids with good results. She did say you needed a flavoursome sauce to stir through but that it was quite good. Anyone heard of i?. Easily purchased here at Woolworths!

Oct 17, 2012

Alan Jock Ni... 19 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs

I was told by my GP that the pneumonia vaccine is every 10 years, it has flagged up on the system that mine is due, I will get it and suffer any consequences Embarassed

Oct 17, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs

open flu jab clinic on the 27/10 at the GP, got mine last year, no noticeable effects so I am happy to get it.............

got the flu for the first time 2 years back and it was absolute murder, and it buggered up my control........

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

Oct 19, 2012 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting Update: it tastes like nothing but it looks enough like spaghetti on the plate and judging by BGs it was carb free. I also think it fills you up. Helen

Oct 18, 2012 Gemsa 20 posts	Topic: Site Development / Injection site list Totally agree, would be really useful for me to record BI and QA locations separately yet keep the QA and BI data on the same line for neatness when scrolling through entries. I'm not so fussed about the left/right buttocks (aahh, I like doing my BI dose as ticking 'buttocks' always makes me snigger like a little child!) as I can only reach my right so know 'buttocks' means 'right buttock' for me - but had been wondering why it was recorded as only one. Should be a simple fix? I'm finishing my DAFNE course tomorrow so have only been using the android app for 3 days (didn't find it till day 2) but it seems really good and I was totally flabbergasted this was just created by 'mere diabetic mortals' in their spare time. Thank you v.v.v.v.v.much! Has made my bag so much lighter without having to carry two different books around.

Oct 18, 2012 Gemsa 20 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Problems uploading I get the error message "Operation failed with unexpected server response: code=302 reason=Moved Temporarily detail=." Any ideas as to what that means? It's not every entry that happens for so my online diary looks patchy. (Only started using this week on DAFNE course)

Oct 17, 2012 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs I've never become seriously ill from my flu jabs though I certainly have some signs that my immune system is attacking it when I do have it (aching arm for example which is a good sign that the jab is encouraging your immune system to get stronger). I bet a good chunk of the "becoming ill after a flu jab" is being caused by your immune system being distracted from something alive that you weren't aware of before the jab considering it's just a dead sample being injected... Good ol' funny bodies eh!

Oct 17, 2012 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / pasta counting On the subject of pasta...my d-i-l picked up some "Slim Pasta" for me. It is made from Konjar (?) and has no carbs! It does have "energy" of 47 kj for 100g and a ton of fibre. i have not tasted it but she has fed it to the kids with good results. She did say you needed a flavoursome sauce to stir through but that it was quite good. Anyone heard of i?. Easily purchased here at Woolworths!

Oct 17, 2012 Alan Jock Ni... 19 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs I was told by my GP that the pneumonia vaccine is every 10 years, it has flagged up on the system that mine is due, I will get it and suffer any consequences

Oct 17, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu Jabs open flu jab clinic on the 27/10 at the GP, got mine last year, no noticeable effects so I am happy to get it............. got the flu for the first time 2 years back and it was absolute murder, and it buggered up my control........