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Jun 8, 2023

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook

HannahW said:
Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you

Its not possible I believe.

I think its because its only meant to be available to those who have graduated from the course.

Jun 8, 2023

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

Spikes for me, assuming your back in range after your dose is done, is all about timing.

Matching the activity of the insulin to the processing of the glucose into the blood stream.

So I would ask, are you back in range despite the spike?

If so, what kind of pre bolus time are you giving?

Jun 8, 2023

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session?

Its been a while since I've been on here.

Does DAFNE do an online version now then?

May 17, 2023

Mr.John Tait 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session?

The data does seem to have been saved. I've had to log in again to continue the module.
Id like some positive indication that my data is being saved.
Any hard information from other folk please?

May 16, 2023

janice1971 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning

I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023

janice1971 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning

I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023

Mr.John Tait 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session?

I have been working for several hours on the first session. do I have to plod on right to the end or can I pause and save the work done do far? I'm getting a headache and feeling tired. Embarassed

Thanks

May 11, 2023

Chris L C 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

Deryck said:
I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude.

There seems to be a workaround though.
I discovered that although Clarity App is useless, using Glooko 6.0 you are able to synchronise not only your CGM readings, carbs, QA and BI but you're also able to sync your Blood Meter too.
I use a Nipro 4Sure Smart Duo and the readings are synch to the app along with everything else so are visible in the graphs and reports downloaded.

May 9, 2023

Deryck 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude. Embarassed

Apr 11, 2023

Vince G 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

When I went through my honeymoon period (about 12 months) using up any residual insulin. I found that I could manage with a relatively low basal and very low instant insulin and like yourself exercise is a very good tool too.

You seem to have your basal under control, my base requirements tend to change depending on the season, summer is lower than winter.

Now I find the morning effect is greater and at breakfast I can use a factor of 3 to 1 sometimes. With the this reducing during the day.

I also find that unexplained spikes in sugars can be an early indicator of illness, days before the event.

It's all good fun, don't get too worried and keep in touch with your diabetic nurse to seek a second opinion if all else fails.

Apr 5, 2023

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

I found that my sensitivity to insulin could change hugely without warning during my honeymoon period. It never seemed to be a gradual thing, but sudden unexplainable jumps.

There are also many factors that can influence insulin sensitivity. This link describes 42 of them - https://diabetesresearchconnection.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose/

Is this still an issue, or has it settled down/become the norm?

Mar 30, 2023

Chris L C 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

You might have been disappointed with the Dexcom One system, why, because whilst it provides continuous readings via Bluetooth when the app is synchronised with Glooko so you can record carb intake, insulin dosage exercise etc. Absolutely none of these features are visible in the Clarity reports which is a problem I am currently experiencing when I'm trying to adjust my ratios etc or looking for trends as to why I either go high or have a hypo.

I'm trying to convince OCDEM to upgrade me to G6 which apparently covers all these features.

If anyone out there has a fix around this I'd love to hear from you.

Feb 28, 2023

HannahW 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook

Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you

Feb 24, 2023

CheekyWaffle 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this.

Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads been raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down.

I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes:

Chai pudding carbs:
40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs
15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs
3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs
200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs
1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs
1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs
Total carbs =5.56g carbs

I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low:
Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this.

Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads bee raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down.

I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes:

Chai pudding carbs:
40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs
15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs
3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs
200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs
1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs
1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs
Total carbs =5.56g carbs

I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low:
40g frozen raspberries - 0.6g
15g chai seeds - 3.6g
3g Options hot choc powder - 0.3g
200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.9g
1tsp sweetner - 0.0g carbs
1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 1.1 g
Total protein =6.5g

So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?!

I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise.

Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?!

So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?!

I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise.

Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?!

Jun 8, 2023 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook HannahW said: Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you Its not possible I believe. I think its because its only meant to be available to those who have graduated from the course.

Jun 8, 2023 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! Spikes for me, assuming your back in range after your dose is done, is all about timing. Matching the activity of the insulin to the processing of the glucose into the blood stream. So I would ask, are you back in range despite the spike? If so, what kind of pre bolus time are you giving?

Jun 8, 2023 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session? Its been a while since I've been on here. Does DAFNE do an online version now then?

May 17, 2023 Mr.John Tait 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session? The data does seem to have been saved. I've had to log in again to continue the module. Id like some positive indication that my data is being saved. Any hard information from other folk please?

May 16, 2023 janice1971 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023 janice1971 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023 Mr.John Tait 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session? I have been working for several hours on the first session. do I have to plod on right to the end or can I pause and save the work done do far? I'm getting a headache and feeling tired. Thanks

May 11, 2023 Chris L C 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. Deryck said: I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude. There seems to be a workaround though. I discovered that although Clarity App is useless, using Glooko 6.0 you are able to synchronise not only your CGM readings, carbs, QA and BI but you're also able to sync your Blood Meter too. I use a Nipro 4Sure Smart Duo and the readings are synch to the app along with everything else so are visible in the graphs and reports downloaded.

May 9, 2023 Deryck 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude.

Apr 11, 2023 Vince G 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! When I went through my honeymoon period (about 12 months) using up any residual insulin. I found that I could manage with a relatively low basal and very low instant insulin and like yourself exercise is a very good tool too. You seem to have your basal under control, my base requirements tend to change depending on the season, summer is lower than winter. Now I find the morning effect is greater and at breakfast I can use a factor of 3 to 1 sometimes. With the this reducing during the day. I also find that unexplained spikes in sugars can be an early indicator of illness, days before the event. It's all good fun, don't get too worried and keep in touch with your diabetic nurse to seek a second opinion if all else fails.

Apr 5, 2023 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! I found that my sensitivity to insulin could change hugely without warning during my honeymoon period. It never seemed to be a gradual thing, but sudden unexplainable jumps. There are also many factors that can influence insulin sensitivity. This link describes 42 of them - https://diabetesresearchconnection.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose/ Is this still an issue, or has it settled down/become the norm?

Mar 30, 2023 Chris L C 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. You might have been disappointed with the Dexcom One system, why, because whilst it provides continuous readings via Bluetooth when the app is synchronised with Glooko so you can record carb intake, insulin dosage exercise etc. Absolutely none of these features are visible in the Clarity reports which is a problem I am currently experiencing when I'm trying to adjust my ratios etc or looking for trends as to why I either go high or have a hypo. I'm trying to convince OCDEM to upgrade me to G6 which apparently covers all these features. If anyone out there has a fix around this I'd love to hear from you.

Feb 28, 2023 HannahW 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you

Feb 24, 2023 CheekyWaffle 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this. Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads been raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down. I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes: Chai pudding carbs: 40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs 15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs 3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs 1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs 1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs Total carbs =5.56g carbs I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low: Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this. Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads bee raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down. I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes: Chai pudding carbs: 40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs 15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs 3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs 1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs 1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs Total carbs =5.56g carbs I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low: 40g frozen raspberries - 0.6g 15g chai seeds - 3.6g 3g Options hot choc powder - 0.3g 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.9g 1tsp sweetner - 0.0g carbs 1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 1.1 g Total protein =6.5g So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?! I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise. Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?! So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?! I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise. Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?!