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Jan 16, 2012
Aarti
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Thanks guys for your help! |
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Jan 16, 2012
LeonT
6 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New Needles Give it a go. It might sound a tad far fetched but I definitely noticed a difference. |
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Jan 16, 2012
LeonT
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Topic: General Discussion / Sensible drinkers need not apply... "pint and a chaser"...haha I like that anology!!! |
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Jan 16, 2012
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Site Development / Entry Sites These are perfectly reasonable requests, and your not sad for recording everything, I have been doing DAFNE for 2 years too, diabetic for 13, and I still write everything down, and record it online..........recording is the foundation DAFNE is built on....I dont use the DAFNE diary now though, is that what your referring to.........? You would probably be best making up your own diary in my opinion, you can then design it to suit your specific needs....... |
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Jan 16, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Conflicts? I personally just judge fruit by a general size of small, medium and large, with the CP value ranging between 1 and 2...........this approach works well for me but it may not work for everyone I suppose.......... |
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Jan 16, 2012
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi, new on here Hi Cathy and welcome............You seem to be getting on very well with DAFNE and you attitude towards life is fantastic, I am confident you will achieve your goals......... Your colleagues obviously dont know much about Diabetes, and that's OK, as its you that has the condition..... I look forward to hearing more from you........ Any questions you have will be happily answered by any of us here...... |
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Jan 16, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New Needles
that's very old advice now, you dont need to pinch with any of the modern needles now...... I am on 8 mm needles, the theory about different absorption rates in the subcutaneous layer and muscle is interesting though.....might need to investigate, although I am 100% confident I am not injecting muscle..... |
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Jan 16, 2012
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Sensible drinkers need not apply... I tend to drink wine and spirits more, so no QA, but if I am having beers I would try and inject for an anticipated amount of beer, as I know I wouldn't be on it long..........I then take my normal BI dose at night and then adjust my morning BI as the effects dont seem to hit me till the next day.......... |
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Jan 15, 2012
mike_skinner
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Sensible drinkers need not apply... One or two jabs of QA as you go, per pint. Strong real ale takes three units a pint. Then don't dose the last one or two and correct in the morning. Kind of like a pint and a chaser.. |
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Jan 15, 2012
marke
643 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Conflicts? Hi, yes the version on the site is now the latest one being issued to DAFNE graduates which is called 'version 9'. In this version the apple weight value was changed from 120g to 100g. Unfortunately I cannot tell you why this is, my part was to convert it to a form to be used on the site. I wasn't told why certain foods had their values changed. I would presume that generally 100g to 1CP is more consistent.Remember its just a guide rather than a hard and fast rule. I will ask if there is anything that explains why values where changed and post it here if I am provided any information. |
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Jan 15, 2012
SimonC
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New Needles Hi there, I was on the 12mm needles and changed to the 8mm, found them much easier, my GP wanted to put me on 5mm, but I was reluctant, so they didn't push it. I moved house last year, ands the new GP suggested the 5mm, so I gave it a go, and they are a doddle, even after the 8mm ones. Much prefer them. |
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Jan 15, 2012
DRS
6 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New Needles Thank you both for your replies. Certainly the letter says the shorter needles are more comfortable - less bruising or need to pinch. Leon's experience also reassures me somewhat. The nasty suspicious part of my mind was thinking it might be a money saving exercise of some sort.
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Jan 15, 2012
jennyshepperd
6 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Conflicts? Hi- i have been using the DAFNE carb counting "book" from 2010/2011 and it states an apple weighing 120g is 1 carbohydrate portion. I have recently discovered the new version on this site and uploaded it to my phone - however, it now states a 100g apple is 1 carbohydrate portion.I've noticed this with a few other foods- have i missed something? If i use the 120g weight is 1 CP for an apple it works fine for me. I'm still using 1CP = 10g CHO. I'm guessing the new one is more up to date...? |
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Jan 15, 2012
ruthhutchinson
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi, new on here Welcome Cathy. I've beenType 1 diabetic since 1970 - almost 42 years and I have to say that I find this forum one of the best tools I've ever had to help control my condition. You can learn lots from people who have experience. You won't have to listen to people telling you that you can't do this or that. We normally find a way round most problems. |
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Jan 15, 2012
LeonT
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Topic: General Discussion / New Needles I think, and don't quote me on this, its to do with the shorter needles being more reliable at injecting insulin into your subcutaneous fat - the chances of injecting into muscle is greater with the longer needles which can alter the absorsion rate. Personally, I found that I not only needed slightly more insulin with the longer needles, but my BG readings were less stable.Also, as Alan says, the shorter needles are more comfortable too. Give them a go 
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Jan 14, 2012
Anele46
108 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Entry Sites Hi there,Not sure if anyone has asked this before and this may not apply to everyone but I think it would be handy to have some extra Entry Sites for the Blood Glucose Diary e.g. After Breakfast, After Lunch, After Dinner? Sometimes depending on my BG and the type of food I'm eating, I will Inject my QA after my meal so thought it would be handy to have these extra sites (think that's what they're called) added? Not sure if anyone else agrees but I know it would be handy for me, but then I am a bit sad  and still record everything as am still relatively new to Diabetes (2yrs) and like to keep track.Cheers, Anele. |
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Jan 14, 2012
Anele46
108 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / fresh cherries? Hi Jen,Welcome to the DAFNE family  My supermarket sells a pot of cherries weighing 80g and I find I don't need to inject QA to cover them but as Novorapidboi26 says everyone is different and totally agree with the advice of eat first and correct later (if needs be). Enjoy the cherries! Yum yum Cheers, Anele x |
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Jan 14, 2012
CathySbd
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi, new on here Hi everyone and thank you all for the lovely replies. Its nice to have people out there who understand and are there for you. I am a bit of a worrier (hypochondriac!) about my health these days and sometimes i feel it would be good to be able to ask other people questions of how they are doing etc. xcathy |
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Jan 14, 2012
ChristineBat...
23 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi, new on here Hi Cathy, welcome! I've been type 1 diabetic for 33 years, and I'm 43. Good luck for 2012, and I hope you feel supported on here. Christine |
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Jan 14, 2012
marke
643 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi, new on here Hi cathy and welcome. If nothing else you are testing regularly and that's a big bonus. We are all bad from time to time no one is perfect but at least now you have the tools to improve things. As for the other nurses about time they listened and stopped preaching. In every job we all have new things to learn and never know it all even if we think we do. |
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Jan 14, 2012
marke
643 posts
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Simon made a very good point that I had forgotten about, which is surprising considering the circumstances. You need to be careful when you stop taking the steroids. They will taper them off slowly so that you body resumes production of 'natural' steroids. However my insulin requirements became a bit unpredictable for a week or two after I had finished the steroids completely. I had my only ever assisted hypo during this period. I was at work and apparently started behaving strangely then went to sleep at my desk. Sadly despite all my previous instructions to colleagues they called an ambulance. The operator told them to give me coca cola. I remember waking up and thinking oh there is an ambulance crew here, I wonder why. Oh sh*t it's for me !! I have been fine ever since. |
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Jan 14, 2012
Alan 49
280 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New Needles That sounds like rubbish to me - you're still going to need the same dosage whether you inject it deeper with the 8mm needles, or not so deep with the 4mm. Perhaps you should get your GP to explain it.I would recommend the shorter needles, though. I use 5mm needles and the actual injections are a lot more comfortable than with the 8mm ones. |