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Mar 7, 2012
marke 643 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessibility for Blind/ VIP diabetics

hi, the card counting book is available in PDF, you can access it by clicking here Its true I dropped the accompanying text from the book and on occasion had to abbreviate the descriptions to fit into the web format. With regards to reading labels when out, in an ideal world all food will have what are called '2D barcodes' on it. This is the new kind of barcode that contains more than just a number but can contain a lot of text allowing things like product details and extra information. At the moment these are used as gimics and contain links to websites etc but could be used for a lot more. There are free readers for these in the app store. Anyway enough of the techno babble, hopefully the PDF version will help and the course is going well.
 
Mar 6, 2012
Simon 574 posts

Topic: Site Development / Emailing diary

Hi all,

Your results will vary when copy-pasting to an email program from your web browser, as there isn't any consistency as to how web browsers copy the things you select, hence it seems a bit hit and miss.

One thing I did think of - I'm sure it would be possible to generate a PDF (adobe reader) file from the diary view and then attach that to an email.

If this sounds like a decent solution for you then I'll get working on it.

Simon
 
Mar 6, 2012
Jenny 27 posts

Topic: Site Development / Emailing diary

Thanks. I tried both of your suggestions. The xl did sort of work but is doesn't look like a normal diary. So I'm not sure how easy it is to read. Might have to get used to it.

I also tried the copy to the word processor but I couldn't get the font small enough for it to fit across the page.

Jenny
 
Mar 6, 2012
Faulty Headl... 18 posts

Topic: Site Development / Emailing diary

I'm blind and just found the export tabs on the diary page. i exported it to XL and saved it on my computer, now all i have to do is attach it to my email
 
Mar 6, 2012
Faulty Headl... 18 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessibility for Blind/ VIP diabetics

Smile Day one and I'm finding it all ok but was wondering if I could get the book that gives the carb portions as a pdf or pref word doc?
the carb counter on this site is accessible but there isn't as much info as in the book.
I'm currently looking for other ways to help me count carb, i know there is an iphone ap that reads label, OCR but way too expensive.. i'm just wondering what i do when i'm out on my own and can't read labels or judge a portion size. Hmmm
thanks for your quick response.
 
Mar 6, 2012
kevinmsugg 1 post

Topic: Site Development / Emailing diary

Jenny,

Have you tried cutting and pasting from the printable into a word document. This works as i have just tried it.
Then you can attach the word document and e-mail it.

Try that.

regards

Kevin
 
Mar 6, 2012
Jenny 27 posts

Topic: Site Development / Emailing diary

Just wondered if anyone else has this problem or if is just me. (not related to updated website happened on new an old)

I like to copy and paste my diary to send to my diabetes nurse. Sometimes when I do to it just pastes a load of gobblydegook, some sort of computer code with my diary sort of visible but not in a readable format. It doesn't do it all the time. I have tried copy and pasting from the printable view and the normal view.

I just wondered if this was a problem with my email (googlemail via iPad) or something else.

Also wonders if it is possible to have an email diary function but I don't really know how these things work.

Thank you

Jenny
 
Mar 6, 2012
SA2010 69 posts

Topic: Site Development / Forums Search to include post contents

Hi

Is it feasible to make the forum text search to also search the contents? I believe it only searches the titles now.

Regards
 
Mar 6, 2012
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: Site Development / New Format Website

Or the hold the control button, then if your mouse has one, move the scroll wheel back or forward to zoom in/out to your desired size...............

basically the same as sjohnos' suggestion........
 
Mar 5, 2012
meltow 78 posts

Topic: Site Development / New Format Website

Did we need a change?
And why are the new webpages so HUGE. I need to sit further back from my screen, and now can't reach the keyboard Shocked
No doubt I'll get used to it Wink
 
Mar 5, 2012
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dawn Phenomenon

In fact the process still occurs, it's just now your pump and it's varying basal rates can deal with it......;)
 
Mar 5, 2012
Joanne L 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pain after injecting

My friend has now changed her son from 4mm needles to 6mm needles! No more stinging!! Thanks for ur advice John H!
 
Mar 5, 2012
Jennypenny 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / One Year On

I had similar results comig down from 9.7 to 6.6 , with our dafne group we had 3, 6 and 12 month ctach ups it was very interesting to see how everyone was doing

Jenny Very Happy
 
Mar 5, 2012
Jennypenny 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dawn Phenomenon

Hi Gill , i experienced this for a number of years after previously not having this , so i would say yes .My dawn Phenomenon stopped when i went on the pump

Jenny Very Happy

 
Mar 5, 2012
SA2010 69 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pain after injecting

Hi - just noticed this thread whilst searching for posts relating to using same needle type/size for both novorapid novopen and lantus solostar pen.

Adding to John H reply, I use 8mm BD Microfine for Lantus Solostar and 6mm Novofine needles for Novorapid Novopen. On advice from my clinic, I was asked to use the BD micro-fine 5mm for both lantus solostar and novopen. I found it very painful and after few days of perseverance I gave up and switched back to the BD Micro-fine 8mm for the lantus solostar and novofine 6mm needles for the novorapid novopen which cleared the problem.

Now 18 months on the clinic is recommending AGAIN that I use the same needles for both pens - suggesting using the novofine 6mm for the lantus solostar as well. I am hesitant as it is not recommended by the manufacturers of the lantus/solostar pens and also I have come across posts on forums mentioning leakage when wrong needles used and 6mm for me might be as painful as the 5mm was. Anyone uses novofine needles with lantus / solostar?
 
Mar 5, 2012
Garry 328 posts

Topic: Site Development / New Format Website

Wow. Top service.
Wish other IT departments fixed stuff as quickly and it works Laughing
Thanks
Garry
 
Mar 5, 2012
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dawn Phenomenon

Hey Gill.............

My belief is that everyone experiences the hormonal response that helps them up in the morning, so, glucagon release from the pancreas, cortisol, adrenalin etc, all these hormones will increase insulin resistance and push up blood sugars. Its just some diabetics struggle more to get it under control......

I take 2 doses of Levemir, one at 6:30am and another at 22:30pm, I have to take it later so as I have more Levemir in me at 3 am, prior to the hormone release, and I also need to eat something for breakfast, which tells the pancreas to stop its release of glucagon and subsequently the liver to stop releasing glucose........

You will experience this to some degree, it may just not be noticeable........
 
Mar 5, 2012
mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dawn Phenomenon

I've been Type 1 diabetic taking insulin for approximately 20 yrs.

Just wanted to know if Dawn Phenomenon can strike at any time?

Gill
 
Mar 5, 2012
Simon 574 posts

Topic: Site Development / New Format Website

Hi Garry,

Thanks for your positive comments re the new site design. There was a minor problem with post editing - thanks for flagging it up with us - which has now been fixed.

Thanks,

Simon
 
Mar 5, 2012
Garry 328 posts

Topic: Site Development / New Format Website

Bit of a surprise to find a completely new format and an ideal crossover between the traditional website that we are all familiar with and smartphone based view.
Everything works well......and intuitively....not sure how to edit a post though. Thought the link and bouncing ball meant that I would be able to enter text edit directly as before.
Thanks to those who put in the work.
Congratulations Very Happy
Regards
Garry
 
Mar 5, 2012
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Basal Insulin Testing

No, its just 3am is meant to be the time where the least amount of hormones are swimming about and so the best time to take a test of your basal, however if someone was to get up at 4:00am every morning for work, then 3am would not be hormone free, in fact an hour or two before you get up [your body clock expects you to get up] is when the hormonal responses begin...........

For you though, getting up at a normal time of 8am, 3am testing is fine............

From you results, you would assume you would need an extra unit or two overnight, lets see what the next few nights show............!
 
Mar 5, 2012
mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Basal Insulin Testing

novorapidboi26 said:
You can carry out a basal test at any time, you are always best to get an overnight test done first, allowing you to get your morning levels right, then you can do a daytime test, either between breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner, etc........you could even try a carb free breakfast and dinner if you feel up for it............

the problem with Lantus, or a single dose background, is you could find you need more or less Lantus in the daytime than you do overnight, so you could risk waking high, or going low overnight........and you cant really accommodate for it unless you split the dose..... Wink




Thanks so much for your reply, it's really helpful.

I did an overnight test last night & have my alarm clock set for the next couple of nights. Mad

BEDTIME (2314PM) = 4.2
0255AM = 6.7
0806AM = 7.3

Re the 0300am test, does this have to be spot on 0300am?
 
Mar 5, 2012
novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Basal Insulin Testing

You can carry out a basal test at any time, you are always best to get an overnight test done first, allowing you to get your morning levels right, then you can do a daytime test, either between breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner, etc........you could even try a carb free breakfast and dinner if you feel up for it............

the problem with Lantus, or a single dose background, is you could find you need more or less Lantus in the daytime than you do overnight, so you could risk waking high, or going low overnight........and you cant really accommodate for it unless you split the dose..... Wink
 
Mar 4, 2012
marke 643 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Accessibility for Blind/ VIP diabetics

Hi, no its not true. There is a web version on this site that you could use although sadly its not fully compliant with VIP standards. There is also a PDF version that is not generally available but I'm sure we could get permission to send to you.
With regards to doing the course there is no reason that you cannot do it. Generally there is very little reading needed and any that is could be done for/with you by someone else on the course. One of the best parts of the course it's interacting with other diabetics which you will sadly miss out on.
Sorry but it sounds like NHS political correctness that they are not letting you do the course with others, which is a great shame. They probably aren't allowed to call you blind either just like diabetes UK want to call us people with diabetes and not diabetics. As you rightly say you are not stupid so why not let you integrate with others that understand your diabetes.
Anyway, rant over. If we can do anything to help let us know
 
Mar 4, 2012
mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Warrington / Gemini Retail Park

Hi,

Just wondered does anyone live in the Warrington area? I live 2/3 mins drive and about 15 mins walk from the Gemini Retail park.