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May 4, 2012
Warwick
423 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Setting my time zone for Blood Glucose Diary entries Hello,Possibly this already exists and I just haven't found it. I live in Australia, but when I enter blood glucose entries into the diary, the default time is the current UK time and so half of the time, not only is the time out, but also the date. Is there a way of setting my time zone to Australia, so the default time becomes my current time in Australia? Also, is there a way of searching within the forums for a specific word - in this case 'time zone'? I couldn't see a search box to see if this had been covered before. Thanks, Warwick. |
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May 4, 2012
DianeW
115 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Pringles  now that's just silly...please let's not get into whe CP value of a cooked or uncooked Pringle....
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May 4, 2012
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Pringles
Diane, You COOK pringles  
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May 4, 2012
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Pringles Hi,I know this is hijacking the thread a bit, but we have scales at home too that calc carbs based on code, it was good when I first finished DAFNE, don't use it much now (except as scales for cooking) as just sorta guess/know the carbs in most food I eat  We got it for about £15 from Argos, can't see it there any more it was 6 years ago  But something similar on Amazon, but more pricey http://www.amazon.co.uk/Salter-1406-SVDR-Nutritional-Scale/dp/B00281C3L8 While searching someone on DSF mentioned : "Lidl are doing a Nutritional analysis scale, brand SANITAS from 23rd Jan 2012 at £9.99" http://diabetes-support.org.uk/diabetesforum/index.php?topic=743.0 Hope this is useful Phil |
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May 4, 2012
angarak
1 post
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Pringles Think of the Fat content, it's slower released |
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Nut allergy and diabetes Bang Bang...........
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May 4, 2012
DianeW
115 posts
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Yes I know and I would not normally treat a hypo with it but as I said I had forgtotten to put my glucose tablets in my bag. Shoot me at dawn! |
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Nut allergy and diabetes Who takes precedence would be entirely down to you, however, being a DAFNE graduate, you should not have a snickers for hypo resolve, that's the way I see it anyway.........
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May 4, 2012
DianeW
115 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Pringles Wow that's really hard to believe, I can eat 12 for 1CP! But I would never eat 12 in one sitting...honestly I do have scales...I have been known to even weigh stuff to COOK with on them!!!!!!
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May 4, 2012
DianeW
115 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Prescriptions How interesting that Ahmentep is in NORTH Lanarkshire and novorapidboi in SOUTH Lanarkshire yet you have such different experiences of prescriptions. I find it incredible that Ahmentep you have to physically have to go to the surgery, that's crazy. I would definitely try and have a word with someone, considering that you are in the same NHS as novorapidboi. |
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May 4, 2012
DianeW
115 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Nut allergy and diabetes Yeah I know it's unlikely, it's just that my instinctive reaction when they made that announcement on the plane was total indignation i.e. "i'm a diabetic! I need my sugar!" lol but it would be interesting to know who takes precedence. Horrible thing to discuss really so I shall shut up again.....
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May 4, 2012
BevSB
2 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / new to insulin pump Hi Kerryn, I'm hoping to get a pump soon. I went to a meeting back in feb and decided to go for it. Not heard anything back yet! I think it would be great to keep in touch with you. Good luck with it and please let me know how you get on
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Slow site response.... The ping request could not find the address, but I tried it with functioning site and the same, so it might be a privilege issue or because I am behind a proxy.................could I circumvent these barriers........? |
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May 4, 2012
Simon
578 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Slow site response.... Hi Novorapidboi,There shouldn't be any issues at the moment, the site move is now complete. One way to see if there is a difference between your home and work connection is to ping the site. If you are on windows, you can open up the start menu, click run and then type CMD into the box. Once the black window with white text pops up type ping www.dafneonline.co.uk There will be 4 lines saying Reply from xyz, notice the time=XXms entries, and let us know if there is any significant difference between home and work. Cheers |
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / windows phone app I understand Windows Mobile is considerably different to the PC platforms, however there will be a Adobe Reader for the Mobile OS and good browser support, so it can function as close to a normal desktop/laptop/tablet than that of any Android/Apple/Symbian OS.......Well that's my limited understanding of it anyway........... 
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Slow site response.... Just to continue on from this, my site response is still slow, well, not slow as such, I just find I need to double click everything and even then it sometimes does not work, meaning I need to refresh the page and try again....Specifically, the edit post button just hangs there and nothing happens, even with a double click, this is obviously annoying me as my typing sometimes misses some letter out or types the wrong one.... The site works OK at home.......... I suspect that it either my workplace internet connection, which seems to function normally on other sites, or my browser, which is the portable version of Firefox 12.0..... Any thoughts........ If it is the works connection/proxy, is there anything I can do...... |
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Pringles I weighed a pringle last weekend as the missed had bought some of the hot chilli sauce variety..............It came in below 5g, so very light................the usual carb value for 25g of pringles, which is stated on the tube is 10-15g..... So not far off the carb book values. Remember though the carb book is a guide, if your unsure get the scales out, in fact, its a necessity to have scales, fiver off eBay..........
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Nut allergy and diabetes Well, a snicker actually is not a good treatment for a hypo due to the fat content, it would not be absorbed enough, now, don't get me wrong I have treated hypos with such items and it worked fine, not as quick, but worked none the less.As there is other forms of quicker sugar you could obtain I would use them, as the nut allergy could be severe, and the allergic response could be fatal if there is no medication present. The reality is that when diabetics go low, the liver does start the recovery process, its not how the hypo should be treated, but it happens. So if there was sugary drinks available I would inform the stewards that I may need quick access in the event of a hypo. However if the scenario you presented happened, where there was no other sugar, and this would be very unlikely and irresponsible, then I would go as far away from the nut guy and eat away........... |
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May 4, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Prescriptions Myself, in South Lanarkshire, simply email my GP surgery and my local chemist has it ready in 2 days time......I don't see any problem for all surgeries to offer this service, but we all know it doesn't work like that....With regards to the bulk order, that would be done to the doctor prescribing, as they are paying for it, and may have some financial plan in place that can vary from surgery to surgery. Wouldn't hurt to ask by phone if possible..... That reminds me, need test strips and Novorapid.......
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May 4, 2012
Ahmentep
99 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Prescriptions That is very interesting Marke. Here in NorthLanarkshire they have only recently discovered the 20th century, and decided that they don't like it. I cannot arrange appointments or prescriptions online. I used to be able to phone in repeat prescriptions until a few weeks ago when I was told that I would have to take them in personally or post them. When pressed they grudgingly agreed that I could fax them. I have arranged with the doctor to prescribe in monthly quantities, which does help. I'm not sure whether it is the pharmacies, the surgery or both which are incompetent, bungling idiots but my attempts to use the repeat prescription services offered by several local pharmacies have been an unmitigated disaster. On several occasions I was left in a potentially dangerous position. From the stories I hear from other people, many of the surgeries in North Lanarkshire, and Cumbernauld in particular, operate systems which are designed primarily for their own, rather than their patients, convenience. I think it is deploreable. I wish I knew what I could do about it. Kind regards, Roger |
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May 3, 2012
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / windows phone app Hi,Not sure about this as I'm an iPhone user, you can run Android apps on windows phone 7, but it seems a bit of a faff. http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-xap-files-on-your-windows-phone-7-device-how-to-guide/ If you're techy and fancy a challenge Phil |
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May 3, 2012
marke
681 posts
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The Diary and CP List are in the Android Mobile app. This is the software that runs on the Galaxy S, once you get the phone if you go to the Android marketplace you should be able to download the DAFNEonline App. The forums would only be available by going to the website in the phones browser however but there is a 'cut-down' mobile version of the site. |
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May 3, 2012
marke
681 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / windows phone app to answer a couple of points raised on this thread. Firstly no there is unlikely to be a window 7/8 version of the app we simply do not have the resources to develop one at the moment. I can develp windows apps however pretty soon windows8 will be the preferred platform and since there a radical changes in this OS then I see no point in doing anything until then. In addtion sadly ( or happily depending on your viewpoint) Windows in a niche OS on mobile platforms it has a tiny portion of the market compared to iPhone or Android, meaning very few users will actually want a windows version of the app. Secondly you can download and read the pdf on ANY mobileplatfrom including iPhone/Android. Lastly its not true that windows can run more programs with compatibility than iPhone/Android, windows mobile is NOT windows and cannot run many programs. If you were talking about a PC thats different but a mobile version is vastly different, there is a huge need for windows mobile apps which is were they are behind Android/iPhone in this area. |
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May 3, 2012
marke
681 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Prescriptions Most GP's should now be doing online repeat prescriptions, its set to become mandatory as part of the rules on GP's and chemists. So if you cannot do online ordering you should be able to soon. You should also be able to get your prescription sent automatically to the chemist of your choice, leaving you with just one trip to the chemist to pick up the prescription. Some chemists even do home delivery, however as you work thats not an option. They would not be allowed to deliver it anywhere else as its a prescription drug AND its temperature controlled. I have never heard of bulk prescriptions but its possible. I don't think the chemist would have a problem they are just glad of the business and the suppliers don't have 'rules' only the 'drugs licensing agency' have rules over drugs
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May 3, 2012
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / How long do meters last? 1661 - came from a year of results in the on-line diary Phil.Some time ago in another thread we recalled using glass syringes cleaned in surgical alcohol with I think 22 gauge needles which had to be soaked like the syringe before reuse and reuse and reuse and reuse.... two insulins that couldn't be mixed so it was two separate injections. I'm glad those days have gone. Regards Garry |