Recent Posts - DAFNE Online

Jul 24, 2012

Phil Maskell 194 posts

Topic: Site Development / App update bugs

Hi,

Simon, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, after reading this (I rarely write comments, a 20+ BG says it all Twisted Evil

) I went into app and added comments, saved, went back in, they got wiped.

I did this on a hypo reading I had just done, I had previously removed the ratio as this makes no sense on a hypo (feature request, can we save blank ratios in the settings for non meal time reading such as hypo or before exercise?), adding the comment reintroduced this, if I had autocalc on I'm guessing that would have fired and removed any manual corrections too.

Few little undocumented features creeping in Crying or Very sad

This is purely for info as a bug report and a bit tongue in cheek, I am a developer for a living and know how these things happen Wink

App is great and really useful, if I had had the time and inclination I intended to write something similar (you beat me to it), got as far as registering a domain, procrastination...

Phil

Jul 24, 2012

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: Site Development / App update bugs

Hi Simon,

I've double checked your suggestion, hitting "done" is something i've always done, but the comments i add simply disappear when I save the diary entry. I've also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but no success so far.

Jul 24, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: Site Development / App update bugs

Hi Chris,

Ensure you are pressing the Done button on the popup keyboard; this will save the comments.

Simon

Jul 23, 2012

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: Site Development / App update bugs

Hi there,

I downloaded the iPhone app update a few days ago and I've noticed that when I add any comments to my entries (ie details of exercise, percentages for combo bolus etc) they just vanish into thin air when the entry is saved. All the numbers are ok but I can't add the details. Confused

Not sure if this is an identified bug in the update but wanted to bring it to your attention.

Thanks

Jul 23, 2012

RobT 7 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

Hi Simon,
Strange ... 2.8:1 and 2:1 now seem to be working in my iPad, have not tested the iPhone yet.
I am still not using the auto calculate facility because - (1) it overwrites any manual changes i make and substitutes its own valuez and (2) if I have a hypo and eat CHO it tries to suggest I take a bolus for the CHO!
It is a hassle to turn auto calculate off, perform the edit, then turn it on again. Especially as at the moment I am planning on adjusting my evening background insulin and so will not making a bed time correction - as I might go hypo if I add fast acting before I go to sleep.
However as I am aware that you are coding and trying your best to get it to work, I will be turning it on and off as I go! Please take this into account as I am assuming that this is not the normal mode of operation. So once you enable the facility to override individual entries - I.e. turn off auto calculate for individual entries - I will not have to turn it off and on.
Having thought further about this ...
Is it possible that the settings can be synchronised between my iPad and iPhone? I mean not just the auto calculate values but all the user configurations... I have manually set up the two devices and this is subject to human error when copying between the two. Technically I would expect that you should be able to upload a config to your server and give it a datetimestamp thus the latest version will be automatically downloaded into the mobile device. In the same way that diary entries are downloaded, but the difference being that it is automatically done rather than on request.
I have an android device, however I suspect that asking for full interoperability between apple and android is a big one, probably too big. I know what this means as trying to get different versions of the same issue of another well known pay for OS to be interoperable does not work most of the time! It is why I try and do projects using open source platforms. I have found that Linux is more interoperable between versions, and even diferent processors than the 'competition'!
If you want me to do specific tests or other stuff I am happy to help - you can contact me privately using the details on this system. I will in any event continue to provide you with, what I hope are useful comments and notes.
Best wishes, Rob.

Jul 23, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

Hi Rob,

Thanks for your praise - always nice to hear.

Next, the negative corrections that you mention are being worked on now - so won't be in this update but will be in the next.

You should be able to enter a ratio of 2.8:1 in the diary entry and specify targets screens, does this not work for you? What happens when you enter 2.8:1?

You'll also be getting the 0.5 unit correction values in the upcoming update Smile

Simon

Jul 23, 2012

fwaor 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / weight loss - risks

I m 4 stone over weight and I d like to lose 3 stone plus.

Any advice?

Jul 23, 2012

slb23 5 posts

Topic: Site Development / Graphs of all values vs time, rather than trends

Hi Garry,
Thanks, I do use an Optium so may try that. Unfortunately though I also use several other meters (keep one in my handbag, one at work, one in my gym bag, one in the kitchen, one next to the bed...) so each would only show a small snapshot of the day. The only place with all the results together in a meaningful way is on here!

Sarah

Jul 23, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carpal Tunnel v's Neuropathy

Again give them a few more weeks HelenP to settle down and I hope you will be thanking yourself.
Wish you well.
Regards
Garry

Jul 22, 2012

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carpal Tunnel v's Neuropathy

Had the L done last Friday and it feels better than the R, The anaesthetist seemed a little more casual with the pump and a Bg of 5.0 at 5:00am. 5.3 at 6:00am and 6.1 at 7:00am (50% reduction for an hour) conscious on 7.2 at 9:00am! Home at 11:30am.

The R is pins and needles free and the L is still a bit swollen but I am certainly glad I had them done.
Helen

Jul 22, 2012

RobT 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carpal Tunnel v's Neuropathy

Hi All
Just to let you know that I have just had Right Hand Surgery a week ago (last Tuesday) - I only had to wait two months from diagnosis to operation as my work is manual and the NHS here in the UK seems to have organised this quite well. I cannot drive for three weeks and my surgeon mentioned that sometimes the nerve damage caused by CTS is not reversed by the operation but the pain and immobility is. He suggested that neuropathy is rarely the cause if the diabetic concerned does not have consistently and persistent elevated blood glucose. For just over 17 years I have been treating my type one diabetes with insulin and I have only had a brief spell of high levels - since I took DAFNE all has been lower again!
Just thought that I'd mention my personal experience.
Best wishes to you all Rob.

Jul 22, 2012

RobT 7 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

Hi Simon,
I use both the iPod and iPhone and had noticed that it was overriding my manual edits. Looking forward to the update.
In the update have you also taken account of the fact that if I have a hypo (say 2.5mmol/l) and give myself 1.2 CHO it should not automatically suggest a bolus injection to take account of the CHO eaten?
Additionally how do I enter a ratio of 2.8 CHO to 1 insulin ... Currently I have had to enter it as 1:0.5556 in your system as it does not allow me to enter values other than 1:<something>. I am only allowed to use 1 on the left side of the ratio!
Additionally, additionally (!) I use an half unit pen so need the auto calculate to give me 0.5 values. However, I have turned off the auto calculate because of the issues detailed above.
I am really pleased with what you have created and am happy to continue uploading my data to the system. I do hope that some researcher will make good use of them.
Once again, thanks for all the hard work - I am well aware of what you have to do as software engineering was my degree (1984!) and I still write code today ... All the best to you, Rob.

Jul 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Long Acting Insulin

explained well by marke.........

we all need a background dose, as our bodies are continuously using/needing glucose that is provided by the liver and other stores such as those within muscles..........this is because there isn't always food in our bellies to provide our essential systems thier fuel....

taking it twice s a day is purely down to the engineering of the insulin [how long its made to last] and how each individual body uses it.......

the most common where I am is Lantus [24 hours] and Levemir [12-18 hours]....

Jul 22, 2012

james_uk 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

HI Simon,

That's great news Smile

looking forward to getting the update.

Thanks,
James

Jul 22, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

Hi both,

Sorry about this - it's an issue I missed in the latest release, I've now submitted a fix onto the app store and it should be available in the next few days.

Simon

Jul 22, 2012

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Weight loss ?

Apple and LadyNovo, that is really interesting because I was the same, I used to feel so weak and confused when I got a hypo that I would just shovel chocolate biscuits into me for about 5 mins until I felt some semblance of normality again. I never thought that doing that maybe once a week would make me put on weight.

I did DAFNE in January, but I have not noticed much reduction in weight. My ratios have increased since DAFNE, so I am taking MORE insulin - less Lantus but more Novorapid.

Jul 22, 2012

Flipper 3 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Nuts!

Very interesting. I have also had some high BG readings after eating dry roasted peanuts. What would you say is "a significant load" as the CPs in nuts isn't that high compared to the rise in BG.

Jul 22, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Topic: Site Development / Graphs of all values vs time, rather than trends

I use an Abbott Optium Xceed meter and their software system Co-Pilot gives you a modal day graph of results based on time of day. Their old software - which I have forgotten the name of - had the ability to create more than a dozen graph types. The current system has been perhaps been over-simplified, but there are 4 graph types available as well as combined display types. Many meter suppliers are going this way now and if you can choose a meter with the right software it may be able to give you just what you need. Some internet research may show you what is out there.

Regards
Garry

Jul 21, 2012

james_uk 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

Hi,

I've only been using the App (iPhone) for a few days and am finding it very useful to record my results/carbs/insulin in one place.

However I've just looked into the forum to enquire about 'overiding' autocalculations just as Mark has posted. Tonight my BG was slightly high and required a small correction dose, which was all calculated and recorded fine, but I did another check an hour or so later and while my BG had begun to reduce the autocalculate recorded/suggested another dose of QA insulin (which wasn't required).

To work around this I had to disable the 'Auto-calculate QA' option, amend the dose to 0+0, re-save and then re-enable autocalculate.

I also use whole units so also agree being able to select a dose increment value or set a user chosen round up/down value would be very useful.

Hope this can be fixed soon.

Cheers,
James

Jul 21, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carelogger

Anyone seen or heard of this before & what do you think about it? http://carelogger.com/

Jul 21, 2012

RichFreed 51 posts

Topic: Site Development / Auto calculate QA from BG - let's get it right

See previous page. Simon is working on the issues this weekend.

Jul 21, 2012

MarkR1962 3 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue

I love the iPod App but the latest update has made the auto calculations unusable as I can no longer override the calculated value.
The update is taken but when I save the record it reverts to the calculated value.
Aside from the obvious this is poor because the App rounds to the nearest 0.5 units. I use whole units so so a value of 6.5 is no use to me.
Can we please have a setting that lets us specify the smallest units we inject (0.5 or 1.0)?
i'd hate to have to turn auto calculations off because of the latest changes.

...Mark

Jul 21, 2012

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: Site Development / Auto calculate QA from BG - let's get it right

Hi! I have downloaded the latest update for my Ipod. Yesterday I was 4.2 before my lunch which is below target. I had 6 CP's and the calculation said "BG:4.2 CP: 6, QA:CP ratio: 1:1, Target range: 4.5-8.0, QA for CPs: 6"
Then.... Target: 6.2 (50% of range), BG minus target = -2.1, Calculation method: Simple, QA:BG ratio: 3.0, CORRECTIVE QA: -1
However, when I tried to enter the -1 in the QA dose (as it didn't put it in automatically as I'd thought it would) as soon as I tried to save it the dosage went straight back to 6 without the -1. Is this a problem with the app or am I doing something wrong? I had a similar problem with my evening meal. As I don't have a half unit pen I round up my doses. The calculated dose was 13.5 + 1, so I tried to round this up to 14 + 1, and again, as soon as I tried to save it it reverted to 13.5+1. I tried to solve this by changing it to 13.5+1.5 but it wouldn't accept this either. HELP!

Jul 21, 2012

LadyNovo777 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Weight loss ?

Hi! I used to be the same when I had hypos - resolved by excessive, chocolate, cake, biscuits etc (which I knew had a very high fat content). Since being on the DAFNE regime I now take less insulin but if I have a hypo I now take some Lzade followed by 1 or sometimes 2 CPs of a more healty variety. I have lost 18lbs in weight since March. For me it was a mixture of both the reduction in insulin and the way I now treat hypos

Jul 20, 2012

marke 686 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Long Acting Insulin

Because QA is for a completely different purpose than BI. The QA covers the period that your body is digesting your meal after which your body requires insulin to cover the background sugar requirements. The BI is for this period. What happens if you don't eat anything for 6 hours ? Your 2 - 5 hour insulin is all gone but your body needs insulin. Our QA dose is based on the carbs for the meal not our background needs.
The reason for splitting the humilin is beyond me as I'm not a HCP. I split Levemir because it doesn't last 24 hours so I need 2 doses to cover 24 hours but humilin will have a different profile so I'm not sure if the same issues apply.

Jul 24, 2012 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: Site Development / App update bugs Hi, Simon, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, after reading this (I rarely write comments, a 20+ BG says it all ) I went into app and added comments, saved, went back in, they got wiped. I did this on a hypo reading I had just done, I had previously removed the ratio as this makes no sense on a hypo (feature request, can we save blank ratios in the settings for non meal time reading such as hypo or before exercise?), adding the comment reintroduced this, if I had autocalc on I'm guessing that would have fired and removed any manual corrections too. Few little undocumented features creeping in This is purely for info as a bug report and a bit tongue in cheek, I am a developer for a living and know how these things happen App is great and really useful, if I had had the time and inclination I intended to write something similar (you beat me to it), got as far as registering a domain, procrastination... Phil

Jul 24, 2012 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: Site Development / App update bugs Hi Simon, I've double checked your suggestion, hitting "done" is something i've always done, but the comments i add simply disappear when I save the diary entry. I've also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but no success so far.

Jul 24, 2012 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Site Development / App update bugs Hi Chris, Ensure you are pressing the Done button on the popup keyboard; this will save the comments. Simon

Jul 23, 2012 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: Site Development / App update bugs Hi there, I downloaded the iPhone app update a few days ago and I've noticed that when I add any comments to my entries (ie details of exercise, percentages for combo bolus etc) they just vanish into thin air when the entry is saved. All the numbers are ok but I can't add the details. Not sure if this is an identified bug in the update but wanted to bring it to your attention. Thanks

Jul 23, 2012 RobT 7 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue Hi Simon, Strange ... 2.8:1 and 2:1 now seem to be working in my iPad, have not tested the iPhone yet. I am still not using the auto calculate facility because - (1) it overwrites any manual changes i make and substitutes its own valuez and (2) if I have a hypo and eat CHO it tries to suggest I take a bolus for the CHO! It is a hassle to turn auto calculate off, perform the edit, then turn it on again. Especially as at the moment I am planning on adjusting my evening background insulin and so will not making a bed time correction - as I might go hypo if I add fast acting before I go to sleep. However as I am aware that you are coding and trying your best to get it to work, I will be turning it on and off as I go! Please take this into account as I am assuming that this is not the normal mode of operation. So once you enable the facility to override individual entries - I.e. turn off auto calculate for individual entries - I will not have to turn it off and on. Having thought further about this ... Is it possible that the settings can be synchronised between my iPad and iPhone? I mean not just the auto calculate values but all the user configurations... I have manually set up the two devices and this is subject to human error when copying between the two. Technically I would expect that you should be able to upload a config to your server and give it a datetimestamp thus the latest version will be automatically downloaded into the mobile device. In the same way that diary entries are downloaded, but the difference being that it is automatically done rather than on request. I have an android device, however I suspect that asking for full interoperability between apple and android is a big one, probably too big. I know what this means as trying to get different versions of the same issue of another well known pay for OS to be interoperable does not work most of the time! It is why I try and do projects using open source platforms. I have found that Linux is more interoperable between versions, and even diferent processors than the 'competition'! If you want me to do specific tests or other stuff I am happy to help - you can contact me privately using the details on this system. I will in any event continue to provide you with, what I hope are useful comments and notes. Best wishes, Rob.

Jul 23, 2012 Simon 578 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue Hi Rob, Thanks for your praise - always nice to hear. Next, the negative corrections that you mention are being worked on now - so won't be in this update but will be in the next. You should be able to enter a ratio of 2.8:1 in the diary entry and specify targets screens, does this not work for you? What happens when you enter 2.8:1? You'll also be getting the 0.5 unit correction values in the upcoming update Simon

Jul 23, 2012 fwaor 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / weight loss - risks I m 4 stone over weight and I d like to lose 3 stone plus. Any advice?

Jul 23, 2012 slb23 5 posts	Topic: Site Development / Graphs of all values vs time, rather than trends Hi Garry, Thanks, I do use an Optium so may try that. Unfortunately though I also use several other meters (keep one in my handbag, one at work, one in my gym bag, one in the kitchen, one next to the bed...) so each would only show a small snapshot of the day. The only place with all the results together in a meaningful way is on here! Sarah

Jul 23, 2012 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carpal Tunnel v's Neuropathy Again give them a few more weeks HelenP to settle down and I hope you will be thanking yourself. Wish you well. Regards Garry

Jul 22, 2012 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carpal Tunnel v's Neuropathy Had the L done last Friday and it feels better than the R, The anaesthetist seemed a little more casual with the pump and a Bg of 5.0 at 5:00am. 5.3 at 6:00am and 6.1 at 7:00am (50% reduction for an hour) conscious on 7.2 at 9:00am! Home at 11:30am. The R is pins and needles free and the L is still a bit swollen but I am certainly glad I had them done. Helen

Jul 22, 2012 RobT 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carpal Tunnel v's Neuropathy Hi All Just to let you know that I have just had Right Hand Surgery a week ago (last Tuesday) - I only had to wait two months from diagnosis to operation as my work is manual and the NHS here in the UK seems to have organised this quite well. I cannot drive for three weeks and my surgeon mentioned that sometimes the nerve damage caused by CTS is not reversed by the operation but the pain and immobility is. He suggested that neuropathy is rarely the cause if the diabetic concerned does not have consistently and persistent elevated blood glucose. For just over 17 years I have been treating my type one diabetes with insulin and I have only had a brief spell of high levels - since I took DAFNE all has been lower again! Just thought that I'd mention my personal experience. Best wishes to you all Rob.

Jul 22, 2012 RobT 7 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue Hi Simon, I use both the iPod and iPhone and had noticed that it was overriding my manual edits. Looking forward to the update. In the update have you also taken account of the fact that if I have a hypo (say 2.5mmol/l) and give myself 1.2 CHO it should not automatically suggest a bolus injection to take account of the CHO eaten? Additionally how do I enter a ratio of 2.8 CHO to 1 insulin ... Currently I have had to enter it as 1:0.5556 in your system as it does not allow me to enter values other than 1:<something>. I am only allowed to use 1 on the left side of the ratio! Additionally, additionally (!) I use an half unit pen so need the auto calculate to give me 0.5 values. However, I have turned off the auto calculate because of the issues detailed above. I am really pleased with what you have created and am happy to continue uploading my data to the system. I do hope that some researcher will make good use of them. Once again, thanks for all the hard work - I am well aware of what you have to do as software engineering was my degree (1984!) and I still write code today ... All the best to you, Rob.

Jul 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Long Acting Insulin explained well by marke......... we all need a background dose, as our bodies are continuously using/needing glucose that is provided by the liver and other stores such as those within muscles..........this is because there isn't always food in our bellies to provide our essential systems thier fuel.... taking it twice s a day is purely down to the engineering of the insulin [how long its made to last] and how each individual body uses it....... the most common where I am is Lantus [24 hours] and Levemir [12-18 hours]....

Jul 22, 2012 james_uk 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue HI Simon, That's great news looking forward to getting the update. Thanks, James

Jul 22, 2012 Simon 578 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue Hi both, Sorry about this - it's an issue I missed in the latest release, I've now submitted a fix onto the app store and it should be available in the next few days. Simon

Jul 22, 2012 DianeW 115 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Weight loss ? Apple and LadyNovo, that is really interesting because I was the same, I used to feel so weak and confused when I got a hypo that I would just shovel chocolate biscuits into me for about 5 mins until I felt some semblance of normality again. I never thought that doing that maybe once a week would make me put on weight. I did DAFNE in January, but I have not noticed much reduction in weight. My ratios have increased since DAFNE, so I am taking MORE insulin - less Lantus but more Novorapid.

Jul 22, 2012 Flipper 3 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Nuts! Very interesting. I have also had some high BG readings after eating dry roasted peanuts. What would you say is "a significant load" as the CPs in nuts isn't that high compared to the rise in BG.

Jul 22, 2012 Garry 328 posts	Topic: Site Development / Graphs of all values vs time, rather than trends I use an Abbott Optium Xceed meter and their software system Co-Pilot gives you a modal day graph of results based on time of day. Their old software - which I have forgotten the name of - had the ability to create more than a dozen graph types. The current system has been perhaps been over-simplified, but there are 4 graph types available as well as combined display types. Many meter suppliers are going this way now and if you can choose a meter with the right software it may be able to give you just what you need. Some internet research may show you what is out there. Regards Garry

Jul 21, 2012 james_uk 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue Hi, I've only been using the App (iPhone) for a few days and am finding it very useful to record my results/carbs/insulin in one place. However I've just looked into the forum to enquire about 'overiding' autocalculations just as Mark has posted. Tonight my BG was slightly high and required a small correction dose, which was all calculated and recorded fine, but I did another check an hour or so later and while my BG had begun to reduce the autocalculate recorded/suggested another dose of QA insulin (which wasn't required). To work around this I had to disable the 'Auto-calculate QA' option, amend the dose to 0+0, re-save and then re-enable autocalculate. I also use whole units so also agree being able to select a dose increment value or set a user chosen round up/down value would be very useful. Hope this can be fixed soon. Cheers, James

Jul 21, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carelogger Anyone seen or heard of this before & what do you think about it? http://carelogger.com/

Jul 21, 2012 RichFreed 51 posts	Topic: Site Development / Auto calculate QA from BG - let's get it right See previous page. Simon is working on the issues this weekend.

Jul 21, 2012 MarkR1962 3 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Updated iPod App issue I love the iPod App but the latest update has made the auto calculations unusable as I can no longer override the calculated value. The update is taken but when I save the record it reverts to the calculated value. Aside from the obvious this is poor because the App rounds to the nearest 0.5 units. I use whole units so so a value of 6.5 is no use to me. Can we please have a setting that lets us specify the smallest units we inject (0.5 or 1.0)? i'd hate to have to turn auto calculations off because of the latest changes. ...Mark

Jul 21, 2012 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: Site Development / Auto calculate QA from BG - let's get it right Hi! I have downloaded the latest update for my Ipod. Yesterday I was 4.2 before my lunch which is below target. I had 6 CP's and the calculation said "BG:4.2 CP: 6, QA:CP ratio: 1:1, Target range: 4.5-8.0, QA for CPs: 6" Then.... Target: 6.2 (50% of range), BG minus target = -2.1, Calculation method: Simple, QA:BG ratio: 3.0, CORRECTIVE QA: -1 However, when I tried to enter the -1 in the QA dose (as it didn't put it in automatically as I'd thought it would) as soon as I tried to save it the dosage went straight back to 6 without the -1. Is this a problem with the app or am I doing something wrong? I had a similar problem with my evening meal. As I don't have a half unit pen I round up my doses. The calculated dose was 13.5 + 1, so I tried to round this up to 14 + 1, and again, as soon as I tried to save it it reverted to 13.5+1. I tried to solve this by changing it to 13.5+1.5 but it wouldn't accept this either. HELP!

Jul 21, 2012 LadyNovo777 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Weight loss ? Hi! I used to be the same when I had hypos - resolved by excessive, chocolate, cake, biscuits etc (which I knew had a very high fat content). Since being on the DAFNE regime I now take less insulin but if I have a hypo I now take some Lzade followed by 1 or sometimes 2 CPs of a more healty variety. I have lost 18lbs in weight since March. For me it was a mixture of both the reduction in insulin and the way I now treat hypos

Jul 20, 2012 marke 686 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Long Acting Insulin Because QA is for a completely different purpose than BI. The QA covers the period that your body is digesting your meal after which your body requires insulin to cover the background sugar requirements. The BI is for this period. What happens if you don't eat anything for 6 hours ? Your 2 - 5 hour insulin is all gone but your body needs insulin. Our QA dose is based on the carbs for the meal not our background needs. The reason for splitting the humilin is beyond me as I'm not a HCP. I split Levemir because it doesn't last 24 hours so I need 2 doses to cover 24 hours but humilin will have a different profile so I'm not sure if the same issues apply.