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Mar 14, 2019

David Collins 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Correction

"Everyone is different and so are times of day" -that's the key. Don't do this on your own! Talk to your diabetic nurse and monitor, adjust very gradually.

Mar 11, 2019

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide?

I wouldn't mind having a look.....

Mar 1, 2019

NottsKnots 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide?

Well, I’ve drafted my own QRG. Its not had any kind of review by clinicians, so it cant be used iin any official capacity, but if anyone is interested in a copy, post here. I’ve done two formats, one in A5 booklet form so I can just refer to it occassionally, and one in “flash card” form.

Its all the same content, but the booklet has as an example, two pages on exercise on opposite pages so I can open the booklet and see both at the same time, whilst the cards has a card for exercise with the two pages on either side of the same sheet.

I started off thinking the flashcards was the way to go, but personally prefer the booklet layout, so I have both, and you’re welcome to try them out.

Topics covered:
Hypo rules (useful for other people!)
Sick day rules
Testing, and BI & QA
Stepwise approach & Snacks, and Treating BG below/above target
Eating out, and Alcohol (they generally go together Smile

Exercise, additional carbs, insulin adjustment
Travel and driving (the travel page is based on the site recommended on the DAFNE course, plus a bit of my own experience - I used to travel, a lot).

I’m open to suggestions/proof reading/medical opinion/simplifiication from anyone.

Mar 1, 2019

NottsKnots 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Type 1 Diabetics WANTED please! Short survey on the effects of different glucose monitoring systems.

I did the survey a few days ago; meeting up with the DAFNE course group again in a couple of weeks and will piont it out to them, so hopefully you’ll get a few more.

Feb 27, 2019

joelle20 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Type 1 Diabetics WANTED please! Short survey on the effects of different glucose monitoring systems.

michaelj said:
Had a problem with one question of academic achievement as I left school with no qualifications and there was no optoin for this. Other than that easy to do and not too time consuming

Hi Micheal, thanks so much for completing it that's great!!!! Very Happy

In terms of the highest level of education achieved question, the option 'Primary School' I believe would have been your answer. This would be for individuals who didn't complete GCSE's or equivalents. I hope this helps!

Feb 26, 2019

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Type 1 Diabetics WANTED please! Short survey on the effects of different glucose monitoring systems.

Had a problem with one question of academic achievement as I left school with no qualifications and there was no optoin for this. Other than that easy to do and not too time consuming


Mar 14, 2019 David Collins 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Correction "Everyone is different and so are times of day" -that's the key. Don't do this on your own! Talk to your diabetic nurse and monitor, adjust very gradually.

Mar 11, 2019 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide? I wouldn't mind having a look.....

Mar 1, 2019 NottsKnots 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Quick Reference Guide? Well, I’ve drafted my own QRG. Its not had any kind of review by clinicians, so it cant be used iin any official capacity, but if anyone is interested in a copy, post here. I’ve done two formats, one in A5 booklet form so I can just refer to it occassionally, and one in “flash card” form. Its all the same content, but the booklet has as an example, two pages on exercise on opposite pages so I can open the booklet and see both at the same time, whilst the cards has a card for exercise with the two pages on either side of the same sheet. I started off thinking the flashcards was the way to go, but personally prefer the booklet layout, so I have both, and you’re welcome to try them out. Topics covered: Hypo rules (useful for other people!) Sick day rules Testing, and BI & QA Stepwise approach & Snacks, and Treating BG below/above target Eating out, and Alcohol (they generally go together Exercise, additional carbs, insulin adjustment Travel and driving (the travel page is based on the site recommended on the DAFNE course, plus a bit of my own experience - I used to travel, a lot). I’m open to suggestions/proof reading/medical opinion/simplifiication from anyone.

Mar 1, 2019 NottsKnots 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Type 1 Diabetics WANTED please! Short survey on the effects of different glucose monitoring systems. I did the survey a few days ago; meeting up with the DAFNE course group again in a couple of weeks and will piont it out to them, so hopefully you’ll get a few more.

Feb 27, 2019 joelle20 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Type 1 Diabetics WANTED please! Short survey on the effects of different glucose monitoring systems. michaelj said: Had a problem with one question of academic achievement as I left school with no qualifications and there was no optoin for this. Other than that easy to do and not too time consuming Hi Micheal, thanks so much for completing it that's great!!!! In terms of the highest level of education achieved question, the option 'Primary School' I believe would have been your answer. This would be for individuals who didn't complete GCSE's or equivalents. I hope this helps!

Feb 26, 2019 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Type 1 Diabetics WANTED please! Short survey on the effects of different glucose monitoring systems. Had a problem with one question of academic achievement as I left school with no qualifications and there was no optoin for this. Other than that easy to do and not too time consuming