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Sep 10, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Holiday in Lanzarote

The food you have listed seems quite normal to me when on holiday.........mostly just bread as the main carb in the meals, which for the most part is easy to count, even when you don't have the exact nutritional info to hand, most bread is also absorbed reasonably quickly so you wont need to worry about timing your dose to suit slower acting carbs......

Just keep the carbs low and try and eat meats etc.........[sausage, beacon, steak, kebabs]....

For me the heat/climate is enough to add another dimension to the battle before any carbs have been counted.......

Have fun.......... Very Happy

Sep 10, 2012

Nikki H-C 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating

Hi Meltow,

So is your HbA1c generally about 6 even though your post food levels are not the recommened 7?

Sep 10, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Holiday in Lanzarote

I'm going to Lanzarote for 14 days Very Happy

.

I've been before, we own an apartment there. However I've not been since May 2011 &amp; whenever I've been in the past I've not been carb counting / not really watching BS levels etc etc. It's only really since last September when I met my new DSN and also joining this forum that I've been at grips with everything ie testing when I should / carb counting / watching BS levels etc. I would appreciate any diabetic advise as to food when I'm there.

We're staying in an apartment not our own as we currently have a long term tenant in there.

My typical food In Lanzarote would be:

Breakfast - toast (in the apartment)
or
cooked breakfast (egg, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, toast sort of thing) (done by OH &amp; If I'm lucky enough for him to be doing this!)
or
full english breakfast or any other type of breakfast thing ie scrambled eggs &amp; toast (at out Timbayba, a favourite restraunt)

Lunch - toastie sandwich (at Sirocco, a favourite sea front restraunt watching the planes)
or
sandwich back at the apartment

Dinner - anything ie meals out at restraunts

Ps jjjerk - if you read this, hope you enjoy your holiday in Turkey re your topic "Holiday in Turkey"

Sep 9, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

that is one method detailed in the DAFNE course, but I think with a job like gardening, where the activity is spread over long periods you need to consider the BI as the effects of the activity will be felt over the longer term, however it is possible to use both QA and BI reductions..........

have a look at the online handbook, it will go into more detail than I can recall about what scenarios warrant what......

Sep 9, 2012

Dave Lyons 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

Hey thanks for your input, I am still trying various things, I doubt very much if there is a definitive answer so I will keep persevereing!!! : Smile

Regards dave

Sep 9, 2012

Dave Lyons 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

I have tried adjusting my QA by 10-20 & 30% but to no avail!

Sep 9, 2012

Dave Lyons 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

I have tried adjusting my QA by 10-20 & 30% but to no avail!

Sep 9, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

being as active as you are i would think it wise to test your background insulin, it will probably need reduced........

you might also want to consider reducing it by a certain percentage on the days you know you are going to be moderately active for long periods of time....

this is just me taking points from the handbook really, i aint that active you see,........ Very Happy

have you tested your BI recently........?

Sep 9, 2012

Dave Lyons 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

I have tried adjusting my QA by 10-20 & 30% but to no avail!

Sep 9, 2012

Dave Lyons 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

Yes sometimes 3-4 away and during the night

Sep 9, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

Are you having problems with hypos..........?

Sep 9, 2012

Dave Lyons 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession

Hi is there anyone out there who is a landscape gardener/ general gardener who has type 1, I was diagnosed April 2011 and had a complete change of career, since I have been gardening iam finding it increasingly more difficult to control my levels.I go through periods where I can maintain my levels reasonably! Yet other times I am all over the place, I carb count,have a very good diet and physically fit, I would welcome any comments or suggestions.
I love what I do however I am finding it increasingly harder.
Dave a frustrated gardener!

Sep 9, 2012

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes

A diabetic called Rab caught the flu
A condition, for him, that was new
His doctor said 'Rab -
You missed your flu-jab
That's really important for you'.

Sep 9, 2012

susieq 19 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes

There was a young man called Rex ,
A diligent diabetic, but perplexed
His daily readings
were up then down
which left him nothing but vexed

So off to DAFNE he went
with good readings he was bent
on obtaining the same
and away he came
with the answer that was evident

Sep 8, 2012

jjjerk 2 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Holiday in Turkey

I am going to Istanbul for ten days. I have never been there before and I would appreciate diabetic advise as to food, excercise and healthcare.

Sep 8, 2012

Jayne Blakes 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Result.

Hi Phil
I realised that too. That's a shame but if that's the case I may stick with the 4s. Shame as I usually get the later model everytime ones released. The adapter they are planning may make it a pain. I wander if ibg star will offer replacement?
Will see.

Sep 7, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / bereavement

Mike,

My deepest condolences, I am sorry to hear about your loss.

The previous posters have given some great advice above, so I won't repeat it. There's a great support network on these forums too, please use it!

Simon

Sep 7, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating

I have personally had days of BG under 8 and that's with 1-1.5 hour testing just by injecting anything up to 40 minutes before eating.......so it is possible to get results as good as that.......

Unfortunately for most you would need to stick to the same foods every day to maintain, but when is life ever like that..... Smile

Sep 7, 2012

meltow 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating

If I do a blood test 2 hours after I've eaten, I can tell you for nothing, it will ALWAYS be over the recommended BG of 7........and is often recorded at 12 to 14. But, I don't panic, because, without any further intake of carbs or any foods, during the next 2 hours it can fall steadily and quickly. Then 5 or 6 hours hours after the initial meal, that is, my next mealtime, my BG can be at the recommended levels. So, I've learnt that my body reacts slightly differently to fast acting insulin.

I know we have guidelines for Dafne, but all our bodies react differently...........and first and foremost, it is important to understand how your own body works and reacts to your insulin. This takes time, experimenting, and lots of finger pricking!!! Wink

Sep 7, 2012

Nikki H-C 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out - help needed please to stop my panic

Hi all,

for anyone interested, here's my list of apps or web sites I use when I eat out, to tell me the carbs...

Carbs n Cals - the easiest one really

www.weightlossresources.co.uk - (website rather than app) I go here straight after Carbs n cals if they don't give me the answer - nearly always covers it - a good 2nd place.

www.livestrong.com - I like this a lot too as it covers almost every take away food including carbs in chicken covered in breadcrumbs type thing.

CarbsControl â€“ does cost Â£1.49 but thatâ€™s not much in the grand scheme of things however you can also go on to their web site carbscontrol.com/mains/nutridata (have it saved as a book mark)

Myfood app - good for fruit and veg - covers milk and meat and grains so maybe more aimed at ingredients as opposed to readymade meals / restaurant food.

www.lowcarbsdiets.com (not an app) but gives good description for the amount of food and also covers the GI of each food too.

I do have the McDonalds app too for those occasions I go there. Their nutrition pages cover wraps, coffee's, fruit bags etc.

Note that a couple of these are American but they still make sense and do the trick.

Please don't all the above in the way it looks, I'm not that bad I just don't like cooking for 1 (as the other half is a chilli eating veggie!).

Often, if I've had a naughty day of carbs or had a bit of chocolate when I do go out, I will have non carb food i.e. garlic prawns for starter and steak and mash which is really easy to account for.

:-)

Sep 7, 2012

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / bereavement

I lost a loved one last year so my heart goes out to you. Sad

It is possible that the stress of the situation (shock included) is upsetting your control because of the hormones involved with stress. With this, concentrate on looking after yourself for now. Don't rush yourself. Give yourself the time you need to grieve. Spend time with those you love and trust, talk to them if you feel ready to. Don't forget to be nice to yourself at this time too; that's easy to forget...

If you want to read the DAFNE principles again, the online DAFNE guidebook there to assist you.
The online DAFNE guidelines can be found here: http://www.dafneonline.co.uk/hbook_topics
Also, as Novorapidboi has said, we are here to help you here on the forum when you're ready.

Best wishes mike28. *hugs*

Sep 7, 2012

Nikki H-C 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating

Another good tip, thanks novorapidboi26... I really should visit here more often!

Sep 10, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Holiday in Lanzarote The food you have listed seems quite normal to me when on holiday.........mostly just bread as the main carb in the meals, which for the most part is easy to count, even when you don't have the exact nutritional info to hand, most bread is also absorbed reasonably quickly so you wont need to worry about timing your dose to suit slower acting carbs...... Just keep the carbs low and try and eat meats etc.........[sausage, beacon, steak, kebabs].... For me the heat/climate is enough to add another dimension to the battle before any carbs have been counted....... Have fun..........

Sep 10, 2012 Nikki H-C 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating Hi Meltow, So is your HbA1c generally about 6 even though your post food levels are not the recommened 7?

Sep 10, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Holiday in Lanzarote I'm going to Lanzarote for 14 days . I've been before, we own an apartment there. However I've not been since May 2011 &amp; whenever I've been in the past I've not been carb counting / not really watching BS levels etc etc. It's only really since last September when I met my new DSN and also joining this forum that I've been at grips with everything ie testing when I should / carb counting / watching BS levels etc. I would appreciate any diabetic advise as to food when I'm there. We're staying in an apartment not our own as we currently have a long term tenant in there. My typical food In Lanzarote would be: Breakfast - toast (in the apartment) or cooked breakfast (egg, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, toast sort of thing) (done by OH &amp; If I'm lucky enough for him to be doing this!) or full english breakfast or any other type of breakfast thing ie scrambled eggs &amp; toast (at out Timbayba, a favourite restraunt) Lunch - toastie sandwich (at Sirocco, a favourite sea front restraunt watching the planes) or sandwich back at the apartment Dinner - anything ie meals out at restraunts Ps jjjerk - if you read this, hope you enjoy your holiday in Turkey re your topic "Holiday in Turkey"

Sep 9, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession that is one method detailed in the DAFNE course, but I think with a job like gardening, where the activity is spread over long periods you need to consider the BI as the effects of the activity will be felt over the longer term, however it is possible to use both QA and BI reductions.......... have a look at the online handbook, it will go into more detail than I can recall about what scenarios warrant what......

Sep 9, 2012 Dave Lyons 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession Hey thanks for your input, I am still trying various things, I doubt very much if there is a definitive answer so I will keep persevereing!!! : Regards dave

Sep 9, 2012 Dave Lyons 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession I have tried adjusting my QA by 10-20 & 30% but to no avail!

Sep 9, 2012 Dave Lyons 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession I have tried adjusting my QA by 10-20 & 30% but to no avail!

Sep 9, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession being as active as you are i would think it wise to test your background insulin, it will probably need reduced........ you might also want to consider reducing it by a certain percentage on the days you know you are going to be moderately active for long periods of time.... this is just me taking points from the handbook really, i aint that active you see,........ have you tested your BI recently........?

Sep 9, 2012 Dave Lyons 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession I have tried adjusting my QA by 10-20 & 30% but to no avail!

Sep 9, 2012 Dave Lyons 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession Yes sometimes 3-4 away and during the night

Sep 9, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession Are you having problems with hypos..........?

Sep 9, 2012 Dave Lyons 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Landscaping/gardening as a profession Hi is there anyone out there who is a landscape gardener/ general gardener who has type 1, I was diagnosed April 2011 and had a complete change of career, since I have been gardening iam finding it increasingly more difficult to control my levels.I go through periods where I can maintain my levels reasonably! Yet other times I am all over the place, I carb count,have a very good diet and physically fit, I would welcome any comments or suggestions. I love what I do however I am finding it increasingly harder. Dave a frustrated gardener!

Sep 9, 2012 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes A diabetic called Rab caught the flu A condition, for him, that was new His doctor said 'Rab - You missed your flu-jab That's really important for you'.

Sep 9, 2012 susieq 19 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes There was a young man called Rex , A diligent diabetic, but perplexed His daily readings were up then down which left him nothing but vexed So off to DAFNE he went with good readings he was bent on obtaining the same and away he came with the answer that was evident

Sep 8, 2012 jjjerk 2 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Holiday in Turkey I am going to Istanbul for ten days. I have never been there before and I would appreciate diabetic advise as to food, excercise and healthcare.

Sep 8, 2012 Jayne Blakes 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Result. Hi Phil I realised that too. That's a shame but if that's the case I may stick with the 4s. Shame as I usually get the later model everytime ones released. The adapter they are planning may make it a pain. I wander if ibg star will offer replacement? Will see.

Sep 7, 2012 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / bereavement Mike, My deepest condolences, I am sorry to hear about your loss. The previous posters have given some great advice above, so I won't repeat it. There's a great support network on these forums too, please use it! Simon

Sep 7, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating I have personally had days of BG under 8 and that's with 1-1.5 hour testing just by injecting anything up to 40 minutes before eating.......so it is possible to get results as good as that....... Unfortunately for most you would need to stick to the same foods every day to maintain, but when is life ever like that.....

Sep 7, 2012 meltow 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating If I do a blood test 2 hours after I've eaten, I can tell you for nothing, it will ALWAYS be over the recommended BG of 7........and is often recorded at 12 to 14. But, I don't panic, because, without any further intake of carbs or any foods, during the next 2 hours it can fall steadily and quickly. Then 5 or 6 hours hours after the initial meal, that is, my next mealtime, my BG can be at the recommended levels. So, I've learnt that my body reacts slightly differently to fast acting insulin. I know we have guidelines for Dafne, but all our bodies react differently...........and first and foremost, it is important to understand how your own body works and reacts to your insulin. This takes time, experimenting, and lots of finger pricking!!!

Sep 7, 2012 Nikki H-C 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out - help needed please to stop my panic Hi all, for anyone interested, here's my list of apps or web sites I use when I eat out, to tell me the carbs... Carbs n Cals - the easiest one really www.weightlossresources.co.uk - (website rather than app) I go here straight after Carbs n cals if they don't give me the answer - nearly always covers it - a good 2nd place. www.livestrong.com - I like this a lot too as it covers almost every take away food including carbs in chicken covered in breadcrumbs type thing. CarbsControl â€“ does cost Â£1.49 but thatâ€™s not much in the grand scheme of things however you can also go on to their web site carbscontrol.com/mains/nutridata (have it saved as a book mark) Myfood app - good for fruit and veg - covers milk and meat and grains so maybe more aimed at ingredients as opposed to readymade meals / restaurant food. www.lowcarbsdiets.com (not an app) but gives good description for the amount of food and also covers the GI of each food too. I do have the McDonalds app too for those occasions I go there. Their nutrition pages cover wraps, coffee's, fruit bags etc. Note that a couple of these are American but they still make sense and do the trick. Please don't all the above in the way it looks, I'm not that bad I just don't like cooking for 1 (as the other half is a chilli eating veggie!). Often, if I've had a naughty day of carbs or had a bit of chocolate when I do go out, I will have non carb food i.e. garlic prawns for starter and steak and mash which is really easy to account for. :-)

Sep 7, 2012 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / bereavement I lost a loved one last year so my heart goes out to you. It is possible that the stress of the situation (shock included) is upsetting your control because of the hormones involved with stress. With this, concentrate on looking after yourself for now. Don't rush yourself. Give yourself the time you need to grieve. Spend time with those you love and trust, talk to them if you feel ready to. Don't forget to be nice to yourself at this time too; that's easy to forget... If you want to read the DAFNE principles again, the online DAFNE guidebook there to assist you. The online DAFNE guidelines can be found here: http://www.dafneonline.co.uk/hbook_topics Also, as Novorapidboi has said, we are here to help you here on the forum when you're ready. Best wishes mike28. hugs

Sep 7, 2012 Nikki H-C 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Testing 2 Hours After Eating Another good tip, thanks novorapidboi26... I really should visit here more often!