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hi there. I think it must be a dafne questionaire - I did something with the same question just this week. Its a post dafne qustionaire but, like you, I felt like the questions were a little bit loaded. my hypo fears tend to involve unusual situations. I was doing a 10km swim once and was always worried about going hypo (this was pre dafne). Not sure if this helps very much though.

Feb 1, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

I'm with Novorapidboi on this one. I respect both but fear neither. There are millions of things which can kill us, an awful lot of them in our own homes, if you look at the statistics. The healthiest person we know could be run over by a bus tomorrow. We have to accept our condition and learn to manage it to the best of our ability. We should not be afraid of asking for the help of those around us either. Most people are happy to help if they know what to do. It's when they don't know, because we have not enlightened them, that they fail to help.

Jan 31, 2012

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: Site Development / Pump users and the DAFNE app

I'm thinking of a way that you can put in basal rates that may change 3-4 times a day but still get a correct total daily dose in the summary numbers. IE if I say that at 10am-4pm my basal rate is 0.25U per hour, currently I'd have to record that every hour for it to be counted properly so a method of putting in pump basals would be good. How to do that is something I'm not sure of Laughing

Jan 31, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I dont fear hypos either nor do I fear hypers though................

I think if you have good control over your blood sugar its normal to expect hypos from time to time...............and also to know when you potentially could have them...................carrying hypo resolve all the time also helps. These are things that are taught in DAFNE..............

I think that peoples fear of hypos is real and I suppose does warrant a survey if someone is studying the effect the fear of a hypo has on people, not everyone is educated to the DAFNE standard and so dont understand there own body..........

Some folk are also sensitive to insulin which can only be solved with a pump, which they might not have as yet..........

So peoples fear of them are real, although they really dont need to be................ Wink

Jan 31, 2012

thebatoutofhull 60 posts

Hi all, a month ago I did a questionnaire about type one diabetes. It made me feel uncomfortable. The questions seemed focused on the presumed 'fear type 1's have of going hypo' and how this effects how we feel and react. (This questionnaire was a little skewed in my opinion, posing some leading questions)

I have a healthy respect but do not fear hypo's, I am more concerned with going hyper or moderately high. Hyperglycaemia was not touched on in the questionnaire. I do not want to say more about the research project as it was done by invite/confidentially. I think the results will be published in the BMJ.

Which are you more concerned about? hypo,hyper,both,other? Am I wrong?

Jan 31, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I dont no anyone who has came out of DAFNE course with the blood sugars in complete control, so your doing OK.............. Wink

Jan 31, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

Thank you all for your congratulations.
I have certainly learnt a lot from the course and now look forward to better control.
The last few days my BG has been all over the place, but it seems that I may have a gut infection.
That's my excuse anyway! :-)

Jan 30, 2012

sarahlou 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / New Needles

I've just been changed from 5mm to 4mm and even that 1mm difference is less painful, less pinching and less bruising to stop my lumpy injection sites as I've been diabetic for nearly ten years and its getting a bit sore now! I think with the absorption its more to do with you injecting into a fatty lump as the absorption would therefore be slower than if you were just injecting into subcutaneous fat, and I was told smaller needles would mean less lumps. This may then mean you end up needing less insulin if the smaller needles improve your absorption and you are no longer injecting into lumps that 'soak' up the insulin instead of it being able to enter your blood stream.

Jan 30, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Ratios and compensating

jgibson1962 said:
I have an appointment with the diabetes nurse next month, i think i am going to press the point to get on this course, i can't understand why its all post code lottery. Welcome to 21st century Britain.

if is available at your clinic I dont see why not......................obviously there are cuts happening............

I actually went to the DAFNE course in a different hospital, as my clinic did not have the trained staff at the time, this could be a consideration. I personally would commute or find accommodation just to attend............

good luck........

Jan 30, 2012

jgibson1962 29 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Ratios and compensating

I have an appointment with the diabetes nurse next month, i think i am going to press the point to get on this course, i can't understand why its all post code lottery. Welcome to 21st century Britain.

Jan 30, 2012

Anele46 109 posts

Congratulations Roger Smile

All the best,
Cheers,
Anele.

Jan 30, 2012

jgibson1962 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / New Needles

I use the short ones, i'm a new diabetic (July 11) quite frankly i was bricking it when told i was going to have to inject myself, but these needles are so thin and short, i just dont feel a thing, although there are a couple of really sensitive spots. But yes i am amazed at the technology, i can even go out with friends to restaurants and inject discreetly whilst sitting at the table.

Jan 30, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Roger, well done..............

You are finally a graduate. I hope you control just gets better and better......... Wink

Jan 30, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I would have my usual yoghurt and inject for it, plus correction...............................due to the dawn phenomenon, just a correction alone would not suffice.......... Wink

Jan 29, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

If you find your BG at that level first thing several days in a row, you may need to look at your backgound insulin. What BI are you on?

Jan 29, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

Just keep plugging away Linda. Practice makes perfect! Smile

Jan 29, 2012

lindadornan28 2 posts

well as being 1 of the classmates i suppose i can say thanks, like yourself i found the whole experience very enjoyable, still a few things im not to sure of but im sure i'll get it eventually with the help of the course workbook Smile

Jan 29, 2012

lindadornan28 2 posts

i was exactly the same this morning, i woke at 8 done a blood test and it was above the targets so i took a correction but didnt have my breakfast insulin untill 10 am

Jan 28, 2012

meltow 78 posts

I'd have done a correction dose with my breakfast dose.
The only time I seem to do a correction dose with out a dose connected with actual intake of food, is before bed. Having said that, I don't seem to need too many corrections Wink

Jan 28, 2012

sarahlou 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Redoing DAFNE???

Lizzie, I know what you mean with doctors 'scaremongering' it feels awful having them nag you. I had a doctor when I was in my teens telling me I would be blind by the time I was 20 and I'm nearly 21 and my eye sight is fine! You could maybe ask to be referred to a dietician who will be able to give you some positive advice regarding weight loss. I agree it has to be done slowly and safely to allow it to be effective and long term. Are there any weight loss groups/counselling style services in your area that you could maybe get involved in if that would be something that would interest you? I would love to give a lot more nutritional advice on here but I am not fully qualified until next year and don't want to be giving people false information!

Like others on here I find having meals low in carbs much easier to count for therefore i match my dose better and my control is better but carbs are the body's preferred source of fuel so don't be dropping too low on energy our overcompensating by having too much fat as that won't help our health either! Less carbs doesn't always mean less calories if you overcompensate with other food groups. I've found low GI foods a good substitute however. I have read positive research into low carb diets and diabetic control so it is something worth looking at Smile

I'm having problems with my lantus dose 17 gives me a hypo in the night and 16 gives me high blood sugar in the morning?! Bit frustrating as it is knocking all day sugars out!

Jan 28, 2012

Naz 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Accu Chek Aviva Expert

Macka said:
Hi Naz

Well done on your Hba1C results, i to have just be given the Expert as a pre runner to getting the pump (which im getting in about 3 weeks) and i have to say i love it, yes it takes a bit of time to enter all the info etc but once you have got used to it it takes not much time at all, and the bolus advice on insulin that is still active is to me, very important. As a diabetic of 25 years i thought i controlled mine quite well, but recently i also did DAFNE and it has revolutionised my life, im not telling you anything you don't know by saying this but it really is amazing !.

Good luck in the future.

Regards Paul.

Hi Paul,

I'm glad you like it too - it seems we're in the minority at the moment but I have a feeling this kind of meter could really take off in the future.

I found DAFNE amazing as well and I'm so thankful I got to do it. With all the recent NHS cuts, I know many people will miss out which is a huge shame.

Finally, good luck with the pump, I'd love to know how you get on as I'm interested in one myself.

Take care =)

Jan 28, 2012

Naz 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Accu Chek Aviva Expert

Stew B said:
Hi Naz, if its working for you why worry? I ran the two together because what I was getting from the new meter didn't feel right for me - a great thing about DAFNE is that because you understand what's going on, you can develop an intuition about levels (not unique to DAFNE grads I know). I also know that my intuition is far from 100% reliable, hence the importance of a meter that is reasonably accurate. As a gadget freak I was really attracted by the Expert, but I didn't use it for long enough to benefit from the bells and whistles!

Its great that DAFNE has helped you to improve your HbA1c, it will be brilliant if the Expert adds another dimension to your control - good luck!

Stew

That's exactly why I like it - I love my gadgets! And I think you're right, it's working for me so far. If I start to fiddle around with things too much, I could end up in a muddle. I am finding the Aviva Expert the perfect lazy guide right now =)

Thank you for the luck, the same to you too!

Jan 28, 2012

Naz 10 posts