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Hi there - sounds cool! I haven't done long overnight rides but i have done long events including 3 x 100km bike rides. General Dafne comments focus on reducing your insulin but dont comment on your eating. Standard food guidelines for any endurance event (diabetic or otherwise) is weght based. kg weight = grams CHO e.g. i weigh 60kg so when riding/swimming or running I had 60grams of complex carbs per hour. if you do some more training sessions with food included you'll be able to work your insulin out better. i think you'd find it more helpful if you go into a good bike shop, ask about nutrition for that length of ride then come back to this site and get advice from there. When i helped at an all night ride once, we were cooking pasta the whole time and on the rest stops the guys ate then went off again.

Mar 24, 2012

Simon 578 posts

You're all right, the site has been down a couple of times over the past week. We're looking at options to improve the performance as we speak.

Apologies for the inconvenience!

Mar 24, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Could not get the site yesterday 23/03/12 at 12:10 but thought it was work activity slowing things down.
Garry

Mar 24, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

Me too! Sometime during the past week. The site seemed to be down during the night.

Mar 23, 2012

Jennifer 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin pumps in Scotland

I had an appointment with my consultant recently about getting a pump as I have found it difficult to control my sugars over the past few years despite being on Dafne and working hard at it. There is also evidence of dawn phenomonen. I was really disappointed that they weren't too positive about pumps, but kept reminding me how much hard work it is and how expensive it is. As far as I am aware, once I register my interest it goes to a panel who decide if I am eligible. If they say yes it could still be almost a 6 months til I receive one.

Mar 23, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

in the last few days, as i say, it ties in with my browser refresh.............

thanks.............

i think if no one else is experiencing it it must be me.......

Mar 23, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Hi novorapidboi,

The site has been down a few times recently, that may be a contributor to your experiencing the slowness - is it happening all the time?

We're looking into it anyway Very Happy

Thanks

Mar 23, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Is anyone else experiencing this, I find myself having to double click everything to get a response, otherwise it just sits there doing nothing...........

I recently done a fresh install of my browser, so that though crossed my mind, but my other regular sites are responding fine............

Admin, has there been any recent maintenance happening to the site server.........?

Mar 23, 2012

Kieran Pierce 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir

I was first taking my Levemir first thing in the morning, now i've split it over breakfast and dinner Smile

Mar 22, 2012

vic demain 87 posts

Thanks for your help, will keep playing with it and good luck for the 1000.

Mar 22, 2012

Eugene 27 posts

novorapidboi26 said:
I think people get used to the pump quite quickly, probably easier to hide them for woman though.........bras/skirts................

Is there no criteria to meet where you are.............

here you need to have a HbA1c above 8.5% even after trying on MDI,you have to be educated fully obviously with DAFNE or similar. If you have disabling hypos or [loophole] the anxiety or fear of hypos then you can qualify also...........

Im sure there is some criteria , but I wasn't told any, my HbAc1 is 6.7 , and I'm sure we could all say we have a fear or anxiety over hypos. Well Ive had one bad one before Christmas, and its definately something I wouldn't like to experience again.

Mar 22, 2012

thebatoutofhull 60 posts

In reference to your first post: the accu check compact plus is a good machine but the Accu check mobile is better. You do not need to have any test strips. It works by a cassette which scrolls around. No strips to get rid of, and very quick. Both the mobile and compact are bigger than most other testing machines however you can attach your lancing device to the side and just take the one machine you. No other paraphernalia.

Mar 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I think people get used to the pump quite quickly, probably easier to hide them for woman though.........bras/skirts................

Is there no criteria to meet where you are.............

here you need to have a HbA1c above 8.5% even after trying on MDI,you have to be educated fully obviously with DAFNE or similar. If you have disabling hypos or [loophole] the anxiety or fear of hypos then you can qualify also...........

Mar 22, 2012

Eugene 27 posts

novorapidboi26 said:
I doubt it, well, at least here in Scotland, you need to meet strict criteria to be approved funding for a pump, its not cheap..................

they are brilliant devices though.........they just cost a lot of money............

Yes I was told last week that they are expensive, but was assured by the nurse in local centre that if I was seriously interested, they would just get the Consutant/Doctor to contact my local area health care, to inform them I was to be given the pump.
I think if it is going to substantially reduce the onset of long term complications, they funding will be made available. I think more and more Governments are becoming aware of the Diabetes time bomb thats just around the corner, which will have huge implications for health budgets in all countries ,if drastic action in not taken now.
Plus I think in order to have the treatment made widly available, the companies will have to make them more cost effective.
My own reservations would be more about how invasive they are ,wearing clothes,physical exersise,swimming etc. Which is why I'd like to find out more about them before taking it any further.

Mar 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I doubt it, well, at least here in Scotland, you need to meet strict criteria to be approved funding for a pump, its not cheap..................

they are brilliant devices though.........they just cost a lot of money............

Mar 22, 2012

Eugene 27 posts

novorapidboi26 said:
The basal/bolus is used more often in the pumping world as they only use one type of insulin, most commonly a rapid acting analogue like novorapid, so they need to be able to differentiate between the function of each dose.............

Its true what they say, "you learn somethinmg new everyday " Smile

I think the pumps will be the most commonly used form of treatment over the next few years. Seems to be very positive feedback from clinics and anyone I know whose using them.

Mar 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

The basal/bolus is used more often in the pumping world as they only use one type of insulin, most commonly a rapid acting analogue like novorapid, so they need to be able to differentiate between the function of each dose............. Smile

Mar 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

No experience, but with an activity like that which is over long periods and a steady intensity I would imagine a reduction in insulin would be needed, so maybe think about dropping your previous meal dose down, and if that doesn't work, your background may need to be considered.......

All just standard handbook advice I'm afraid, good luck with it.......... Very Happy

Mar 21, 2012

Eugene 27 posts

Ladybob said:
A bolus is term used for quick acting insulin - taken with food or as a correction.
Basal is term used for long acting insulin taken once a day or twice a day, whichever suits better

The Expert meter gives advice on how much insulin you need for the carbs you input and takes into account what your carb/insulin ratio is.

Never heard the terms previously , or at any of the courses I've attended including the DAFNE one. Thanks for the information.
Im lucky I have 1.1 ratio, approaching 7 yrs as Type 1. Will see how I get on with the Xmeter, due to collect it next few days, I find judging correct carb vale with certain foods/weights bit of a pain.

Mar 21, 2012

vic demain 87 posts

Anybody have experience of cycling throughout the night 6-8 hrs and how it affects the blood sugars? Will be able to test each hour and there are regular resting places. Have started training and 1 hour seems to reduce my blood sugar by 2 despite taking a couple of biscuits before setting off.
Any experience or tips gratefully received. Rolling Eyes

Mar 21, 2012

Eugene 27 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android app

I record my entries only on my App, can I transfer them to DAFNE on line ?
If so, how Smile

Mar 21, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS

I don't think there is anything wrong with discussing this here, would be better in an 'Off Topic' section, but currently there is none............ Very Happy

Mar 21, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / insulin resistance

Welcome to the forum...........

No personal experience, however I did consider asking for it once, but it was very early days into the DAFNE regime..........

If it helps get your BG down then its all good, but remember, the best thing for resistance is activity, get those muscles working......... Cool

Mar 20, 2012

Eugene 27 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Bread or Brown?

I rarely if ever eat white bread, simply because 99% of it has no nutritional value. I love whole meal, or whole grain loaf. I think the slow release ,definately helps my sugars.

Mar 20, 2012

Ladybob 4 posts