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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 1,819 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 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

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

Jan 4, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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 1,819 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 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Forward planning

Go along to the pregnancy clinic and they will be able to advise you and help you reach your goals when trying to conceive........ Wink

Jan 4, 2012

Hornet 3 posts

Hi,
Even if there was a limit introduced, and there was enough warning, you could export your results to Excel. Then, provided you had a reasonable grasp of Excel, you could have a go at graphing your own historical results. Thats not ideal, but you would still have your info.

Colin

Jan 4, 2012

ruthhutchinson 39 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Forward planning

And I gave birth to 2 very healthy children almost 30 years ago when blood testing was done ONCE A WEEK at the clinic. Don't be scared. Just stick to a good healthy diet and you should be fine. It's only the next 30 years that will give you the headaches!!! Laughing

Jan 4, 2012

ruthhutchinson 39 posts

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

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.

Jan 4, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Hi There,

So far the site has been up and running since 2008 and we have all diary entries posted in that time still on here. There are no plans as yet to put a limit on number or time of entries stored; however if that changes due to database restrictions then we'll let everyone know.

Simon

Jan 4, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Forward planning

There comes a time when we start to think about having children. I have been really excited, until I looked up pregnancy and type 1 diabetics.
It really isn't a nice subject to read, the fact the baby can be born with all sorts of health problems, and higher chance of still births.....I am really upset and scared now, something that is meant to be the most natural thing in the world is still controlled by my diabetes.

Jan 3, 2012

Devinesign 6 posts

this may have been asked before but how long do we have access to diary entries? I dont use a paper diary and dont want to loose my results - can you give me an idea of how often I will need to down load the results please?

Jan 3, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Hey Simon, thanks for moving the post for me Smile

well if you are stuck, I am sure I could help you out he he

Jan 3, 2012

Heather B 20 posts

Many thanks Christine, I think I might need to sit at home and practice injecting into my stomach under a duffle coat for hours until I perfect a discrete and practically invisible technique!

Jan 3, 2012

theresaz 13 posts

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

Hello
I was reading some of the posts from last year the effect of periods on blood sugar contor. After doing DAFNE a few years ago I eventually worked out that my menstrual cycle and blood sugar contol was interlinked and managed to work out a pattern and manage it. Then my GP and Consultant said I had to go on and stay on Femuluen, the mini pill. As a result for the past two years my cycle has been over over the place. Sometimes weekly or fortnightly periods, sometimes 3 months without anything. Other times periods lasting for a day then returning about 5 days later. Blood sugar all over the place, can't get to grips at all with how much background insulin I need at different times of the month and I gave up and though I test religiously haven't written anything for ages. Have just started writing blood tests down again so I can analyse as need to get to grips with this once and for all. There is some sort of pattern going on so fingers crossed but has anyone else experienced this? I can go from needing as little as 10 units of glargine a day and having hypos on that to a split of 14 in the morning and 8 at night. Any thoughts or advice much appreciated. Theresa

Jan 3, 2012

ChristineBat... 23 posts

I know exactly how you feel as I have recently started injecting into my arms which I find is problematic. For years I used to inject into my stomach which was much easier as I'd always find a discrete patch of skin in that area, and believe me, you become expert at slipping the pen under your clothing without looking and carrying on with a conversation However, I no longer inject into my stomach as the area had been over used and has become lumpy. All I can suggest is try using your stomach. Good luck.

Jan 3, 2012

Heather B 20 posts

Happy New Year to everyone and may 2012 be a happy, healthy year for you. While I was away over new year I ended up eating lots of food on the go as we walked around sightseeing (rather than sitting in cafes etc which I'm much more used to). I found myself worrying about how and where I was going to inject rather than enjoying my food. I often ended up sitting on benches and seats in crowded squares and streets that we were walking through and injecting (it felt to me) publically. It wasn't made any easier, or any more discrete, by the many layers of clothes I was wearing. I'd love to know how others manage to inject discretely while eating outside on the go as I just seem to end up all embarassed and awkward.

Jan 2, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Moved it to general for you Smile

I think most people let it slip over the festive period, but I too will be glad to get back in the routine...

Although I do still have a lot of chocolate lying about, what to do with that I wonder!

Jan 2, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: General Discussion / HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

Thanks, and a Happy New Year to you all as well!

Jan 2, 2012

Simon 578 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / ipod touch app

Hi Christine,

Thanks for letting us know, glad you are enjoying the app and that Santa was good to you Very Happy

Simon

Jan 2, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Topic: General Discussion / HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

Happy new year Smile

love light and laughter Teresa

Jan 2, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts

Sorry, I forgot I was in carb counting and not general...

Jan 2, 2012

tcmonkey80 41 posts