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Feb 22, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Feet treatment

Almost in the same boat.
Thanks for the suggestion Joanne L.
Will try it.
Regards
Garry

Feb 22, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving License Renewal

We have talked in the past, within threads on this site, about upcoming European legislation and it is a shame that you were unaware of it.
After the change over to Human insulins, my warning symptoms went. I think I had been type 1 for 30 years then.
The registrar working for my consultant at the time was a great guy, far more in tune with the then current research and he advised me to run high for 3 months to recover warning signs.
It worked very well for me and I recovered symptoms and was far more in control of my situation. Think my HBA1c s were 6.odd then and he suggested that they were far too good!
He was right.
Your numbers look good.
Perhaps with support from your Health Care Professionals you will feel confident to run high for a limited time to help recover.
Keep your chin up as I hope that with support and the needed letter writing from your HCPs that you will have your licence back quickly.
Regards
Garry

Feb 22, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pain after injecting

I also use 4mm needles and no pinching up is required, which is what my DSN told me on my last appointment.

Feb 22, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pain after injecting

Hi,

I use Lantus and inject into my thighs. What i get is like a slight stingy feeling for a coulpe of seconds. I brought this subject up on another forum and can confirm a couple of posts saying about it having an acicid substance in it.
Also as novorapidboi26 says Make sure the needle is changed for every injection and that injection sites are being rotated.

Feb 22, 2012

Joanne L 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Feet treatment

Hi there
I have had this problem for years. I now go to my podiatrist every 2 months to have the hard skin removed and use Flexitol cream on my heels every day. Cream available from Boots and works wonders!
Good Luck!

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

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

Cool

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb counting help!!!

100gms cookd pasta is more or less same as 100gms of cooked rice = 100gms = 3cp,s
Marie but it is very difficult when eating out

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

I would be glad to, got you on my shared diary list.............. Wink

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

Having a look at Google right now Very Happy

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

I think if you go have a read online about it, you can familiarize yourself with the food groups that fall into the low, medium and high GI categories.......

It would be good though if the labeling was more widespread........... Smile

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

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

Cool thanks James I am normally pretty good with my Carb count so i know in my own head that iv got right carbs correct DSN said this morniong that my BI was as you say running out of steam Laughing

so hence the change of time to my Breakfast as im normally up with Hubby just after 7 so mite deffo suit me better will do my online diary this week if you fance having a look to see whats going on much apprecaited Very Happy

M

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

Normally Morrisons but also online with Asda once a month Not looking for anything in particular just wondered if it was on labels as i couldnt find it and if i went on a low /med GI to see if it would help BG

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

Where do you shop normally............?

Are you looking for something specific at a certain time of day...........?

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse

I hope you can get some face to face care soon....................

In the meantime, how is your background insulin?

What background insulin are you on and when?

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

Ahh, I do apologize..................

The same rules still apply though, as it would be the tail end of your evening BI dose that would be responsible for the rise, however, it could be running out of steam by then............

So the move of your dose to an earlier time is good, actually, it may be better taking it with breakfast, then 12 hours later.........

When you take it at eight tomorrow morning, you will be looking for steady blood sugars all the way to lunch, so within 1-2 mmol/l........

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

ok thanks

Feb 22, 2012

ChrisS 12 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse

Thanks for the replies. I could try on here, but it is difficult to put into words the issues. I basically need a refresher/kick-up the backside as I did DAFNE in 2007 and now cant seem to get my BG under control working shifts as I do now. One week I'm running high, the next I suffer from lows.
Alan - I've spoken to Maidstone but need to be referred by my GP. My surgery tells me I need to speak to my consultant - and my consultant said he would write to the SDN team but he didn't. I think I'll have to book an appt with my GP persoanlly to get anything done.

I tried again this afternoon and actually spoke to a SDN who told me she had been working to arrange some help for me since I first called in January. Would have been good if somebody told me!! I've now called and left messages 4 times. I appreciate these people are underpaid/overworked but they could benefit from some communication training.

I'm going to give it a week before I finally give up with Medway. See if they can get me some help.

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

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

Iv to start tommr 8am with BI ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I had my BI this morning at 10.30 am Sorry if im confusing you James Smile

But i do understand what your saying I will start tommr at 8am and watch for a few days Can you tell me out of curiosity what i should be looing for ??
M

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

I dont think every where does them................

I think Tesco might do those labels with there own stuff.............

Not sure though.......

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS

Does anyone know how you find the GI on labels when you go to supermarket
Marie

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

Just because you had a carb free breakfast and therefore no QA insulin and your BG levels steadily rose up until 11am, so the only dose working between breakfast and 11am is your 8am Levemir dose, which should be holding you steady..........

Only make a decision once you have recorded a few days of similar BG behavior, this will confirm it, and eliminate any variables, like hormones, miscalculation of carbs, carbs present when you believed there not to be etc.........

Good job though........... Wink

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

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

Can i ask why you say that ???? Iv just to stay at BI 20 + 20 till Mon when i email my Diary to her i quess trial and error not really understanding some of it but with all your help im sure il get there
Thanks

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

So your 8am BI dose may need increased................

Feb 22, 2012

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse

Hello Chris
I did my DAFNE course at Maidstone hospital, and very good it was. They have a Diabetes centre - you could try contacting them, the phone number is 224406, but very often there's no one there, but you can leave a message. There is a DAFNE educator called Anne Cox - she might be able to help you.


Feb 22, 2012 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Feet treatment Almost in the same boat. Thanks for the suggestion Joanne L. Will try it. Regards Garry

Feb 22, 2012 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Driving License Renewal We have talked in the past, within threads on this site, about upcoming European legislation and it is a shame that you were unaware of it. After the change over to Human insulins, my warning symptoms went. I think I had been type 1 for 30 years then. The registrar working for my consultant at the time was a great guy, far more in tune with the then current research and he advised me to run high for 3 months to recover warning signs. It worked very well for me and I recovered symptoms and was far more in control of my situation. Think my HBA1c s were 6.odd then and he suggested that they were far too good! He was right. Your numbers look good. Perhaps with support from your Health Care Professionals you will feel confident to run high for a limited time to help recover. Keep your chin up as I hope that with support and the needed letter writing from your HCPs that you will have your licence back quickly. Regards Garry

Feb 22, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pain after injecting I also use 4mm needles and no pinching up is required, which is what my DSN told me on my last appointment.

Feb 22, 2012 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pain after injecting Hi, I use Lantus and inject into my thighs. What i get is like a slight stingy feeling for a coulpe of seconds. I brought this subject up on another forum and can confirm a couple of posts saying about it having an acicid substance in it. Also as novorapidboi26 says Make sure the needle is changed for every injection and that injection sites are being rotated.

Feb 22, 2012 Joanne L 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Feet treatment Hi there I have had this problem for years. I now go to my podiatrist every 2 months to have the hard skin removed and use Flexitol cream on my heels every day. Cream available from Boots and works wonders! Good Luck!

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir Cool

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb counting help!!! 100gms cookd pasta is more or less same as 100gms of cooked rice = 100gms = 3cp,s Marie but it is very difficult when eating out

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir I would be glad to, got you on my shared diary list..............

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS Having a look at Google right now

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS I think if you go have a read online about it, you can familiarize yourself with the food groups that fall into the low, medium and high GI categories....... It would be good though if the labeling was more widespread...........

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir Cool thanks James I am normally pretty good with my Carb count so i know in my own head that iv got right carbs correct DSN said this morniong that my BI was as you say running out of steam so hence the change of time to my Breakfast as im normally up with Hubby just after 7 so mite deffo suit me better will do my online diary this week if you fance having a look to see whats going on much apprecaited M

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS Normally Morrisons but also online with Asda once a month Not looking for anything in particular just wondered if it was on labels as i couldnt find it and if i went on a low /med GI to see if it would help BG

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS Where do you shop normally............? Are you looking for something specific at a certain time of day...........?

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse I hope you can get some face to face care soon.................... In the meantime, how is your background insulin? What background insulin are you on and when?

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir Ahh, I do apologize.................. The same rules still apply though, as it would be the tail end of your evening BI dose that would be responsible for the rise, however, it could be running out of steam by then............ So the move of your dose to an earlier time is good, actually, it may be better taking it with breakfast, then 12 hours later......... When you take it at eight tomorrow morning, you will be looking for steady blood sugars all the way to lunch, so within 1-2 mmol/l........

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS ok thanks

Feb 22, 2012 ChrisS 12 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse Thanks for the replies. I could try on here, but it is difficult to put into words the issues. I basically need a refresher/kick-up the backside as I did DAFNE in 2007 and now cant seem to get my BG under control working shifts as I do now. One week I'm running high, the next I suffer from lows. Alan - I've spoken to Maidstone but need to be referred by my GP. My surgery tells me I need to speak to my consultant - and my consultant said he would write to the SDN team but he didn't. I think I'll have to book an appt with my GP persoanlly to get anything done. I tried again this afternoon and actually spoke to a SDN who told me she had been working to arrange some help for me since I first called in January. Would have been good if somebody told me!! I've now called and left messages 4 times. I appreciate these people are underpaid/overworked but they could benefit from some communication training. I'm going to give it a week before I finally give up with Medway. See if they can get me some help.

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir Iv to start tommr 8am with BI ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I had my BI this morning at 10.30 am Sorry if im confusing you James But i do understand what your saying I will start tommr at 8am and watch for a few days Can you tell me out of curiosity what i should be looing for ?? M

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS I dont think every where does them................ I think Tesco might do those labels with there own stuff............. Not sure though.......

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / GI FOODS Does anyone know how you find the GI on labels when you go to supermarket Marie

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir Just because you had a carb free breakfast and therefore no QA insulin and your BG levels steadily rose up until 11am, so the only dose working between breakfast and 11am is your 8am Levemir dose, which should be holding you steady.......... Only make a decision once you have recorded a few days of similar BG behavior, this will confirm it, and eliminate any variables, like hormones, miscalculation of carbs, carbs present when you believed there not to be etc......... Good job though...........

Feb 22, 2012 MARIER 42 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir Can i ask why you say that ???? Iv just to stay at BI 20 + 20 till Mon when i email my Diary to her i quess trial and error not really understanding some of it but with all your help im sure il get there Thanks

Feb 22, 2012 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir So your 8am BI dose may need increased................

Feb 22, 2012 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse Hello Chris I did my DAFNE course at Maidstone hospital, and very good it was. They have a Diabetes centre - you could try contacting them, the phone number is 224406, but very often there's no one there, but you can leave a message. There is a DAFNE educator called Anne Cox - she might be able to help you.