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Jan 17, 2012
Helenad
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Topic: Questions ? / Running and pump use Hi,I'm looking for advice about running a half marathon with a pump. I'm type 1 diabetic, for 20 years and fairly stable. I'm training for a half-marathon. I've been running for a couple of years and so far, I always take off my pump to run but I haven't ever run for longer than an hour. Up to about an hour I keep my blood glucose stable by running without the pump so if I leave with a reading of about 9 say, I come back with roughly the same BG as when I left. But now, I'm upping my time running so on Sunday I ran for an hour and a half. I left for the run with a bg of 10. Got back and it was 5.2. I'm at the Kings College Hospital clinic and get differing advice from nurses and doctors from, keep your pump on and you need to give yourself insulin during your run, to take it off and make sure you take extra glucose as the run goes on. I'll be running the race for about 2 and a half hours. Any advice? I will obviously take testing equipment while I'm doing the race but need to know if I should watch out for hypos or too high bloods by the end. Many thanks, Helen |
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Jan 17, 2012
Anele46
108 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Ratios & Honeymoon Period.
All the best with your results tomorrow  Good luck! Cheers, Anele. |
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Jan 17, 2012
Anele46
108 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Entry Sites
Thanks Novorapidboi26, Yeah, was referring to the Blood Glucouse diary I like the one on here and find it very useful as can use it on my iPhone and Mac and my PC in work so is easily accessible and hosted and thus no worries about the data being lost, also gives me an excuse to go on the site and check out the forums and keep up to date with everything DAFNE and diabetes like Hope your wee newborn girl is doing well along with yourself, your wife and your son Cheers, Anele. |
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Jan 17, 2012
Mattybaxter
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Topic: General Discussion / Ratios & Honeymoon Period. Thank you for all of your replies, it sounds like i should be greatful its lating this long.I have my HbA1C blood test tomorrow and will get my results next week my last two were 5.8 and the 6.0 so fingers crossed its still close to that. thanks Matt. |
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Jan 17, 2012
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Where's my motivation gone?? Hi Jenny and welcome..............I didn't know DAFNE had been around 13 years ago, in fact I am sure it wasn't as that's when I was diagnosed.......are you referring to MDI/carb counting..........? When did you graduate........? I think its important to acknowledge that its normal and OK to lose track of your control every now and again, we are only human...... The thing that helps me the most is routine, as soon as the weekend comes my testing goes out the window, at least the lunch and dinner test anyway. I also snack all day and dont bother injecting. But as soon as I am back at work it goes back to regimented testing and strategic injections..........I suppose this must be hard being a mum and working full time......... You say your on a pump, surely for that to be successful you need to test all the time, especially as your basal rates can change quite often? Do you find the testing isn't happening and is difficult to do , or the recording and analysis of results......... you could ease your way back in by just letting the meter record your results and then decanting them on to paper, however your meter usually wont contain, carb portions and insulin doses......... if you say you have been a DAFNE graduate for 13/14 years, its unlikely you have actually done a course recently, which means you wont be familiar with the approach to testing/dosing DAFNE provides........ Its hard to give you something motivational to help you....................after DAFNE I was motivated by results, the approach they taught you actually worked, and its that success, the good blood sugar reading in front of me that helped me continue, its now as if I dont snack in between meals just so I get a good result, at least during the week anyway........ If I am right and you haven't been to a course I recommend getting on a DAFNE course, it will breathe a new lease of life into your control. You can get a new meter, this will also help in motivating you, you meet other diabetics and you realize your not alone in the struggle......... I hope my ramblings helped a bit............. 
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Jan 16, 2012
J Thomas
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Where's my motivation gone?? Hi,How do you all keep up your BG testing and recording every day? Do you really just do it regardless of how you feel, how busy you are, how you slept etc, etc? I've been TYPE 1 diabetic for most of my life (33 years), a DAFNE Graduate for over 13/14 years, had a pump for 5 years and am a full time working mum. I eat sensibly and don't drink much. I also am not exercising much because I find it really thorws my control around a lot. I used to be good and contentious at testing and writing it all down and got my HBA1C down to target levels for a few years (particularly for my pregnancies). But over the last year I just can't find a slither of motivation to keep on top of it all and my control is inevitably sliding and the HBA1C is creeping up, although no major hypos or problems. Anyone got any inspirational thoughts or methods they use to keep motivated and focussed on testing, recording and reviewing? Do you reward your selves, or see it as a routine like taking a shower?? I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts, positive please, I know a lot of the negative impact reasons to keep on top of my health and they don't help, wierdly. Thanks loads for any advice you can offer. |
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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
6 posts
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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
1,818 posts
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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
1,818 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
1,818 posts
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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
1,818 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
1,818 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
655 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
39 posts
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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. |