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I found for 3 pieces, 15g, which means about 30g for the bar, so that sounds about right..........

Did you get the same Gill?

Jan 6, 2012

Ahmentep 98 posts

I've just looked up the Galaxy site. A 135g Galaxy Caramel bar has 60g of carbohydrate in every 100g of the bar, so that's 1.35 x 60 = 81g of carbohydrate in the whole bar. I didn't check, but I'm fairly sure the 60/100 ratio will be the same for any size of Galaxy Caramel bar so a similar calculation will give you the cho value for any bar. If you don't see where I get any of these figures from, please don't be afraid to ask.

Jan 6, 2012

Ahmentep 98 posts

Most chocolate bars give a cho value per 100g on the wrapper, do they not?

Jan 5, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Don't worry. You are not. My results were a little adrift but not too bad. A few correctives needed at times like QA +5 on Christmas day evening Embarassed

Regards
Garry

Jan 5, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Of course, its all on the meter. I didn't write down how many cps tho... The last few days my sugars before lunch and dinner have been better 6 and 7s lol

Jan 5, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Thanks everyone, I have an appointment on the 16th will let you know what they suggest.

Jan 5, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Hi,

Does anyone know how many grams of carbs there are in 1 bar of Galaxy Caramel?

Gill Smile

Jan 5, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

My readings were few and far between, but its good to get them in so as to contribute to the average BG results...........

you must of tested as some point, mornings etc, no?

Jan 5, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

ChristineBattista said:
(not reccommended, I know)....

yet probably more common than planned....... Rolling Eyes

Jan 4, 2012

ChristineBat... 23 posts

My pregnancy came as a surprise to me (not reccommended, I know)....as soon as I found out I gained tight control and enjoyed the whole pregnancy! Julia was born 7lbs and healthy! Enjoy

Jan 4, 2012

theresaz 13 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / The Mini Pill, Menstrual Cycle and BI

ruthhutchinson said:
I'm not an expert but I thought the pill was meant to regulate your periods. I'd ask to get it changed. There is bound to be an alternative.

Hello thanks for your suggestion. I'm afraid I've asked both my GP anddiabetes consultant and they've said the irregularity it causes is normal and to be expected. Also that's it the pill they recommend for diabetics and it's also the safest for an older age group and I have to stay on it. Thanks again. Theresa

Jan 4, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

thanks everyone, nice to hear good news lol
well i guess all the fun in trying he he

Jan 4, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Hey novorapid, I haven't even recorded them over the festive period...hope you get back on track soon Smile

Jan 4, 2012

ChristineBat... 23 posts

In my own experience, basing decisions on results older than a week just don't work. I have made mistakes in the past believing what worked/didn't work according to my diary will/won't work again. It is no use to me to keep records. After the birth of my daughter 7 years ago I was put on Novorapid and Levemir.....at the time neither worked for me and after a couple of years of struggling I went onto Humulin I and Humulin S. The reason for this was because they worked very similar to Actrapid and Monotard which for 25 years worked beautifully. However, Humulin didn't give me much better control and my DSN suggested I go back onto Novorapid and Levemir....I refused point blank, remembering how much I struggled on these insulins.....However, in desperation I changed and, guess what, this time around they are giving me brilliant control. That proves that we shouldn't rely on 'history'.

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Follow-on Training

Thats good..................

I attended DAFNE at Monklands, but my clinic is in East Kilbride, this may be the reason why I have has no contact...........

I also met up a few months later with my classmates to see how we were getting on, some better than others........

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

you can see my point though surely, looking back years wont be able to help you now.............

you cant change the past................yes, you can look back at previous years control, but all you find out is an indication of what damage may be done, whether it be considerable or insignificant............

but everyone should have the opportunity to keep a hold of there results and take from it what they can............

I have results in the online diary going back over a year, its good to have these results, but they cant provide me with anything, can they?

Jan 4, 2012

Derek Brown 32 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Follow-on Training

novorapidboi26 said:
My centre has not offered anything as far as I know, but I would like to meet up with my old classmates, and any other graduates to talk about how the course has developed and to discuss our own control observations, help each other out...........

But then that's just turning into a social meeting..........

I did DAFNE at Monklands back in 2008 and have had regular follow ups.

At 3 months after the same group got back together to see how we'd come on and share success stories or just how it was going for us.
At 6 months I was asked at my regular appointment how DAFNE was working and we both decided I was doing fine.
1 year later I got an afternoon refresher with a bunch of strangers and this was good for me to see how people I hadn't done the course with coped. The times we did our courses were different 2008, 2009 so I don't know if it's a regular thing or not.
A couple of months ago I got a letter asking if I wanted to take 1 of 3 different refreshers which from memory were carb counting, exercise and sick days. I had to decline as the times weren't suitable but if they are taking time to go over specifics instead of a general overview of everything then I think that's beneficial.

Jan 4, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Don't agree novorapidboi.
We are far too complex organisms and need long term data to assess long term change - Years not months.
Thanks for your positive comment Simon.

Regards Garry

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

I would expect not that many folk to use the facility, in context with the number of graduates that exist that is............

but a few numbers and comments wont take up that much space on the server..........

Realistically though, we should only be concerned with the last 3-4 months, no?

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Follow-on Training

My centre has not offered anything as far as I know, but I would like to meet up with my old classmates, and any other graduates to talk about how the course has developed and to discuss our own control observations, help each other out...........

But then that's just turning into a social meeting..........

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

Happy New Year to all........... Razz

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Street Food

The stomach is the easiest spot when walking about, and the least embarrassing/most convenient for most.........

I personally would just leave the injection until my next meal time, which is probably bad, especially if its a few hours away, but that's me......

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

I am also glad of the return to routine, I am just getting my festive BG results ready to be put into the online diary, they are a disgrace, I really need to try and bring my normal routine into the holiday/weekend periods........ Crying or Very sad

I hope you all had a good holiday............ Smile

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts