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Dec 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence

Wouldn't hurt I suppose..............maybe with option of turning it on and off.......................

I visit pretty much daily, at least Monday to Friday anyway, so the option to turn it off would be good...............

I think monthly would be enough......... Smile

Dec 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app

marke said:
its not java based...

The blackberry apps are java based I believe, that's the point I was making, so a totally different ball game..........

I do think an app can be built for free, but the ins and outs of it all are unknown to me, so couldn't really comment............

Alot of work in the end.........

But one day maybe..............

Dec 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Changing of Needles/BG Meters

Sound advice John, lets hope we can all do it............ Wink

Dec 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out

What about noodles, like a chow mein, obviously similar in consistency, but may absorb differently than rice...........

Its a hard one to recommend dishes that come without rice..........I suppose you can just not get any if it really bothers you..........

Good luck when it comes and enjoy........

Dec 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS

You have persuaded me.............

Signed............ Wink

Dec 13, 2011

Simon Quinnell 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out

Thanks for your comments!

Perhaps in my thread I've come across a little formal! I understand that the idea of DAFNE is to have to flexibility, so that life with diabetes becomes less of a challenge, and I'm really grateful for that. I'm definitely looking forward to going out, but the point I was trying to make is that I'm quite sensitive to the way the insulin works, and large variations in my BG can make me feel confused and withdrawn. So all I was really asking for are some tips as to what I can eat so that it doesn't spoil my evening out. Very Happy

Simon.

Dec 12, 2011

John H 20 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Changing of Needles/BG Meters

Hi guys and girls, I have been reading through the posts regarding the single use of needles/lancets, It seems that many people are trying to re-use designed disposable sharps. This is totally wrong, and for your own safety it should stop immediately. You will probably see on the boxes these items are contained in will probably have "Sterility is guaranteed if needle seal is unbroken" There is a real reason for this, and if its not obvious, that is a shame. We all have a higher risk of infections because of our disease before we poke second hand needles under the skin. Subjected to the atmosphere the sterility is not guaranteed, after all we can catch a cold or flu by somebody sneezing near-by, so does it now make any more sense to single use these items. After all said and done, drug users get free needles and syringes to support their HABIT, we have no choice! Please guys look after yourselves as infected or damaged injection sites are terrible issues to deal with. Surprised

Dec 12, 2011

marke 686 posts

Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app

sorry to disappoint you both, but the DAFNE App is written specifically for the iphone and Android platforms, its not java based. The issue is the 'cost' and effort of developing for what are unfortunately 'niche' platforms. A blackberry is more of a business phone and I'm presuming ( I will check) that to develop for it will require costs and expertise that
we don't posess. We have the other versions of the app because we had both the expertise and software to do it. If there is someone signed up who has the required skills
and software to develop a blackberry app then we are happy to share the information and help develop the app. Our only requirement is that it is free. This site is 100% not for
profit, we are not here to make money, rather give back some of the benefit we got from DAFNE.

Dec 12, 2011

Dave Marshall 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out

Great point Sarah Laughing

Dec 12, 2011

Dave Marshall 7 posts

Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence

Great idea

Dec 12, 2011

Simon Quinnell 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out

Hi.

My friends have asked me out to a Chinese restaurant this coming Friday, however, I haven't been to one for a long time, and definitely not since attending a DAFNE course some 4-5 years ago! Here's my problem - rice! I always have a large drop in BG after eating it at home (even if I delay my QA insulin), and then hypers later. I understand the reasons why. The QA profile doesn't match the absorption of the rice because it's a low GI food. I've tried split doses, but to no avail. To complicate matters, I normally eat about 5:30pm, but won't be eating until 8pm. Furthermore, I guess the portions will be large, and someone else is paying so I don't want to waste it either.

My QA insulin is Humalog, and I have Levemir twice a day (8:30am and 10pm).

Has anyone got any ideas? Should I choose foods without rice? If so, which ones?

By the way, I can't eat anything with seafood in it either!

Thanks for any advice you can give!

Simon.

Dec 12, 2011

MIke P 8 posts

Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence

I discovered today that it is 4 months since I last visited the DAFNE Online site. My mind and body have been elsewhere.

Some of the more commercially oriented organisations e-mail me weekly or thereabouts with a list of topics, giving me a reminder of the existence of their website. I choose whether to read or ignore their message, follow news thread links etc. Such an e-mail stream keeps the remote service in my consciousness.

If DAFNE Online did this, and sent an occasional reminder, would it be of value or would users view this as an irritation please?

What do you think?

If people do want such a service, what frequency should it be?

Dec 12, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS

The thing that most concerns me about the changes is the proposed dissolution of local Health Authorities (or Primary Care Trusts or whatever they're called now) and the resposibilities and budgets being transferred to GPs or GP groups. I know that PCTs do get things wrong, but I think that on the whole, they do a pretty good job.

I would much rather have my GP spending most of her time on medical matters rather than administrative tasks. I know that she is against this as well - when confronted with a large report regarding the proposed changes and a questionnaire to fill in after reading the report, said that this was NOT what she had spent 5 years at medical school for.

I accept that the NHS has to change, but the changes should be piloted in appropriate areas and the results evaluated before the changes are imposed nationally.

That's why I signed the petition.

Dec 12, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app

I dont see why not in future, its just currently the blackberry platform is not as popular as the android and apple ones, and therefore may be a little trickier to actually build the app and get it on the blackberry store...........

I think its a java based app, so the current developers of our DAFNE app might be up for the challenge...........however the time its takes to build these things, test them, and maintain them is quite substantial I think............

I hope it comes soon..............

Dec 12, 2011

Debbie.Hubbard 2 posts

Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app

I just graduated last week and have signed up to DAFNE Online today. Someone on my course was raving about the app but there doesn't seem to be a blackberry app.

Any plans to develop one?

Dec 12, 2011

Debbie.Hubbard 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Can you download to a Blackberry

If any of the code writers are listening, I'd really like a blackberry app too. Just signed up to Dafne Online today.

Dec 12, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS

Cant seem to find much about it, or in this case, the negatives................

What are your views Alan..............?

Dec 12, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE HCP's are wonderful

I understand were your coming from, fortunately for me though, all the non DAFNE educated HCPs know they dont have that knowledge and are less qualified than me to handle things, in fact, after DAFNE I dont really need any professional help, at least in terms of blood sugar levels and insulin doses..............

Doesn't mean my blood sugars are perfect though, maybe if I exercised more and cut my carbs I would be closer to perfection.......

The incident regarding the steak pie comments is awful, however, I dont think would have changed even if DAFNE was available to them, as it seems it was just a stupid remark......................

Unfortunately you will come across so called professionals like this regardless of their familiarity with DAFNE...........

I am glad DAFNE has been good for you, it changed my whole diabetic life and for that I am truly grateful to the German bloke that came up with it.......

Dec 12, 2011

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My Diabetic Review

Must admit our consultant said during our post DAFNE training that his approach was to change BI by 20% to see confirmed results within a few days.
So -4u may not not in fact be too radical.
Regards
Garry

Dec 11, 2011

John H 20 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE HCP's are wonderful

Jared40 said:
Does anybody else find that non DAFNE health care professionals can be foolish and at times plain dangerous?
In my 21 years with diabetes I have expereanced many examples of this.
For example shortly after being married I remember a young doctor taking great delight in humiliating me. Mid way through his rant this boy who barely looked old enough to shave gave my wife a wink and said "I bet it's been a while since he had a good telling off" I wanted to hit him. As it turned out my Hba1c came back perfect. But the damage was done. I did not want to take any advice from that horrible man and therefore missed many clinic appointments and was even less motivated to do blood tests. Would you go to your boss and try to negotiate time off to see some guy who looks down his nose and gives you a verbal kicking because he "knows" there is no excuse for poor control. "I went to university and read a book so I know about this"
On another occasion my wife was hypo but too ill to eat or drink. Her sister phoned the local GP for some advice and was told by the receptionist that if she was a diabetic she must need her insulin. We politely asked to speak to a doctor.
Yesterday we had a similar experience . A hospital doctor told my wife that it was no wonder she was ill as she had eaten half of my steak pie and diabetics should not eat pies. A more senior doctor examined her and it turns out that she has non pie related kidney problems.
How different that is to those two wonderful ladies who ran my DAFNE course. On the first day they said diabetes was not my fault. I wanted to kiss them. They told me not to expect perfection. I wanted to kiss them again. They gave me skills that will prolong and improve my life. I love those girls. I am eager to get my blood tests done and attend every appointment.
If you are still reading this thank you. I've wanted to get some of that off my chest for years.
Have you had a similar experience or does this sort of thing just happen to me?

Hello, I can confirm that DAFNE will save lives, also that the GPs and some diabetes centres are run and managed by "HOBBYists" these individuals should be stripped of their alleged qualifications, and made to attend appropriate courses to bring them up to speed. Having spoken to some friends who dont suffer from diabetes but have experienced similar incompetence from healthcare professionals, they made it clear that the Germans are years ahead of us. We understood that the DAFNE concept was invented back in the 1980s, so as I was diagnosed in 1976 - it took all of 35 years to get the proper information and coaching to look after myself (after all the damage of diabetes related diseases have taken hold and cant be reversed.)
I am blessed by the DAFNE girls at Northampton, they have done so much and continue to do so. Hats off to all involved in any part of DAFNE.

Dec 11, 2011

Jared40 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE HCP's are wonderful

Does anybody else find that non DAFNE health care professionals can be foolish and at times plain dangerous?
In my 21 years with diabetes I have expereanced many examples of this.
For example shortly after being married I remember a young doctor taking great delight in humiliating me. Mid way through his rant this boy who barely looked old enough to shave gave my wife a wink and said "I bet it's been a while since he had a good telling off" I wanted to hit him. As it turned out my Hba1c came back perfect. But the damage was done. I did not want to take any advice from that horrible man and therefore missed many clinic appointments and was even less motivated to do blood tests. Would you go to your boss and try to negotiate time off to see some guy who looks down his nose and gives you a verbal kicking because he "knows" there is no excuse for poor control. "I went to university and read a book so I know about this"
On another occasion my wife was hypo but too ill to eat or drink. Her sister phoned the local GP for some advice and was told by the receptionist that if she was a diabetic she must need her insulin. We politely asked to speak to a doctor.
Yesterday we had a similar experience . A hospital doctor told my wife that it was no wonder she was ill as she had eaten half of my steak pie and diabetics should not eat pies. A more senior doctor examined her and it turns out that she has non pie related kidney problems.
How different that is to those two wonderful ladies who ran my DAFNE course. On the first day they said diabetes was not my fault. I wanted to kiss them. They told me not to expect perfection. I wanted to kiss them again. They gave me skills that will prolong and improve my life. I love those girls. I am eager to get my blood tests done and attend every appointment.
If you are still reading this thank you. I've wanted to get some of that off my chest for years.
Have you had a similar experience or does this sort of thing just happen to me?

Dec 10, 2011

Simon 578 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Target Charts!!

Hi Christine,

Glad you like the charts - let us know if there's anything else we can do!

Simon

Dec 10, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS

If you think the proposed changes to the NHS are a step too far, perhaps you'd like to sign a petition to stop them: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22670

Dec 10, 2011

ChristineBat... 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Target Charts!!

I just want to say how much I love the BG target charts and all the other graphs you can view on here. They give a super view of which times of day need tweaking! Christine

Type 1 for 33 years, since age of 10. Levemir and Novorapid

Dec 9, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Interesting, maybe?

Interesting, yes...............if a treatment [vaccine] did become available it could change things for the millions of potential type 1 diabetics...........

Dont know how it work for the existing population whose beta cells have been completely eliminated...........?

Could islet transplants be used together with the vaccine to regenerate beta cell function. who knows? Good luck to them........ Wink

Dec 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence Wouldn't hurt I suppose..............maybe with option of turning it on and off....................... I visit pretty much daily, at least Monday to Friday anyway, so the option to turn it off would be good............... I think monthly would be enough.........

Dec 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app marke said: its not java based... The blackberry apps are java based I believe, that's the point I was making, so a totally different ball game.......... I do think an app can be built for free, but the ins and outs of it all are unknown to me, so couldn't really comment............ Alot of work in the end......... But one day maybe..............

Dec 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Changing of Needles/BG Meters Sound advice John, lets hope we can all do it............

Dec 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out What about noodles, like a chow mein, obviously similar in consistency, but may absorb differently than rice........... Its a hard one to recommend dishes that come without rice..........I suppose you can just not get any if it really bothers you.......... Good luck when it comes and enjoy........

Dec 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS You have persuaded me............. Signed............

Dec 13, 2011 Simon Quinnell 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out Thanks for your comments! Perhaps in my thread I've come across a little formal! I understand that the idea of DAFNE is to have to flexibility, so that life with diabetes becomes less of a challenge, and I'm really grateful for that. I'm definitely looking forward to going out, but the point I was trying to make is that I'm quite sensitive to the way the insulin works, and large variations in my BG can make me feel confused and withdrawn. So all I was really asking for are some tips as to what I can eat so that it doesn't spoil my evening out. Simon.

Dec 12, 2011 John H 20 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Changing of Needles/BG Meters Hi guys and girls, I have been reading through the posts regarding the single use of needles/lancets, It seems that many people are trying to re-use designed disposable sharps. This is totally wrong, and for your own safety it should stop immediately. You will probably see on the boxes these items are contained in will probably have "Sterility is guaranteed if needle seal is unbroken" There is a real reason for this, and if its not obvious, that is a shame. We all have a higher risk of infections because of our disease before we poke second hand needles under the skin. Subjected to the atmosphere the sterility is not guaranteed, after all we can catch a cold or flu by somebody sneezing near-by, so does it now make any more sense to single use these items. After all said and done, drug users get free needles and syringes to support their HABIT, we have no choice! Please guys look after yourselves as infected or damaged injection sites are terrible issues to deal with.

Dec 12, 2011 marke 686 posts	Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app sorry to disappoint you both, but the DAFNE App is written specifically for the iphone and Android platforms, its not java based. The issue is the 'cost' and effort of developing for what are unfortunately 'niche' platforms. A blackberry is more of a business phone and I'm presuming ( I will check) that to develop for it will require costs and expertise that we don't posess. We have the other versions of the app because we had both the expertise and software to do it. If there is someone signed up who has the required skills and software to develop a blackberry app then we are happy to share the information and help develop the app. Our only requirement is that it is free. This site is 100% not for profit, we are not here to make money, rather give back some of the benefit we got from DAFNE.

Dec 12, 2011 Dave Marshall 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out Great point Sarah

Dec 12, 2011 Dave Marshall 7 posts	Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence Great idea

Dec 12, 2011 Simon Quinnell 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Eating Out Hi. My friends have asked me out to a Chinese restaurant this coming Friday, however, I haven't been to one for a long time, and definitely not since attending a DAFNE course some 4-5 years ago! Here's my problem - rice! I always have a large drop in BG after eating it at home (even if I delay my QA insulin), and then hypers later. I understand the reasons why. The QA profile doesn't match the absorption of the rice because it's a low GI food. I've tried split doses, but to no avail. To complicate matters, I normally eat about 5:30pm, but won't be eating until 8pm. Furthermore, I guess the portions will be large, and someone else is paying so I don't want to waste it either. My QA insulin is Humalog, and I have Levemir twice a day (8:30am and 10pm). Has anyone got any ideas? Should I choose foods without rice? If so, which ones? By the way, I can't eat anything with seafood in it either! Thanks for any advice you can give! Simon.

Dec 12, 2011 MIke P 8 posts	Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence I discovered today that it is 4 months since I last visited the DAFNE Online site. My mind and body have been elsewhere. Some of the more commercially oriented organisations e-mail me weekly or thereabouts with a list of topics, giving me a reminder of the existence of their website. I choose whether to read or ignore their message, follow news thread links etc. Such an e-mail stream keeps the remote service in my consciousness. If DAFNE Online did this, and sent an occasional reminder, would it be of value or would users view this as an irritation please? What do you think? If people do want such a service, what frequency should it be?

Dec 12, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS The thing that most concerns me about the changes is the proposed dissolution of local Health Authorities (or Primary Care Trusts or whatever they're called now) and the resposibilities and budgets being transferred to GPs or GP groups. I know that PCTs do get things wrong, but I think that on the whole, they do a pretty good job. I would much rather have my GP spending most of her time on medical matters rather than administrative tasks. I know that she is against this as well - when confronted with a large report regarding the proposed changes and a questionnaire to fill in after reading the report, said that this was NOT what she had spent 5 years at medical school for. I accept that the NHS has to change, but the changes should be piloted in appropriate areas and the results evaluated before the changes are imposed nationally. That's why I signed the petition.

Dec 12, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app I dont see why not in future, its just currently the blackberry platform is not as popular as the android and apple ones, and therefore may be a little trickier to actually build the app and get it on the blackberry store........... I think its a java based app, so the current developers of our DAFNE app might be up for the challenge...........however the time its takes to build these things, test them, and maintain them is quite substantial I think............ I hope it comes soon..............

Dec 12, 2011 Debbie.Hubbard 2 posts	Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app I just graduated last week and have signed up to DAFNE Online today. Someone on my course was raving about the app but there doesn't seem to be a blackberry app. Any plans to develop one?

Dec 12, 2011 Debbie.Hubbard 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Can you download to a Blackberry If any of the code writers are listening, I'd really like a blackberry app too. Just signed up to Dafne Online today.

Dec 12, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS Cant seem to find much about it, or in this case, the negatives................ What are your views Alan..............?

Dec 12, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE HCP's are wonderful I understand were your coming from, fortunately for me though, all the non DAFNE educated HCPs know they dont have that knowledge and are less qualified than me to handle things, in fact, after DAFNE I dont really need any professional help, at least in terms of blood sugar levels and insulin doses.............. Doesn't mean my blood sugars are perfect though, maybe if I exercised more and cut my carbs I would be closer to perfection....... The incident regarding the steak pie comments is awful, however, I dont think would have changed even if DAFNE was available to them, as it seems it was just a stupid remark...................... Unfortunately you will come across so called professionals like this regardless of their familiarity with DAFNE........... I am glad DAFNE has been good for you, it changed my whole diabetic life and for that I am truly grateful to the German bloke that came up with it.......

Dec 12, 2011 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My Diabetic Review Must admit our consultant said during our post DAFNE training that his approach was to change BI by 20% to see confirmed results within a few days. So -4u may not not in fact be too radical. Regards Garry

Dec 11, 2011 John H 20 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE HCP's are wonderful Jared40 said: Does anybody else find that non DAFNE health care professionals can be foolish and at times plain dangerous? In my 21 years with diabetes I have expereanced many examples of this. For example shortly after being married I remember a young doctor taking great delight in humiliating me. Mid way through his rant this boy who barely looked old enough to shave gave my wife a wink and said "I bet it's been a while since he had a good telling off" I wanted to hit him. As it turned out my Hba1c came back perfect. But the damage was done. I did not want to take any advice from that horrible man and therefore missed many clinic appointments and was even less motivated to do blood tests. Would you go to your boss and try to negotiate time off to see some guy who looks down his nose and gives you a verbal kicking because he "knows" there is no excuse for poor control. "I went to university and read a book so I know about this" On another occasion my wife was hypo but too ill to eat or drink. Her sister phoned the local GP for some advice and was told by the receptionist that if she was a diabetic she must need her insulin. We politely asked to speak to a doctor. Yesterday we had a similar experience . A hospital doctor told my wife that it was no wonder she was ill as she had eaten half of my steak pie and diabetics should not eat pies. A more senior doctor examined her and it turns out that she has non pie related kidney problems. How different that is to those two wonderful ladies who ran my DAFNE course. On the first day they said diabetes was not my fault. I wanted to kiss them. They told me not to expect perfection. I wanted to kiss them again. They gave me skills that will prolong and improve my life. I love those girls. I am eager to get my blood tests done and attend every appointment. If you are still reading this thank you. I've wanted to get some of that off my chest for years. Have you had a similar experience or does this sort of thing just happen to me? Hello, I can confirm that DAFNE will save lives, also that the GPs and some diabetes centres are run and managed by "HOBBYists" these individuals should be stripped of their alleged qualifications, and made to attend appropriate courses to bring them up to speed. Having spoken to some friends who dont suffer from diabetes but have experienced similar incompetence from healthcare professionals, they made it clear that the Germans are years ahead of us. We understood that the DAFNE concept was invented back in the 1980s, so as I was diagnosed in 1976 - it took all of 35 years to get the proper information and coaching to look after myself (after all the damage of diabetes related diseases have taken hold and cant be reversed.) I am blessed by the DAFNE girls at Northampton, they have done so much and continue to do so. Hats off to all involved in any part of DAFNE.

Dec 11, 2011 Jared40 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE HCP's are wonderful Does anybody else find that non DAFNE health care professionals can be foolish and at times plain dangerous? In my 21 years with diabetes I have expereanced many examples of this. For example shortly after being married I remember a young doctor taking great delight in humiliating me. Mid way through his rant this boy who barely looked old enough to shave gave my wife a wink and said "I bet it's been a while since he had a good telling off" I wanted to hit him. As it turned out my Hba1c came back perfect. But the damage was done. I did not want to take any advice from that horrible man and therefore missed many clinic appointments and was even less motivated to do blood tests. Would you go to your boss and try to negotiate time off to see some guy who looks down his nose and gives you a verbal kicking because he "knows" there is no excuse for poor control. "I went to university and read a book so I know about this" On another occasion my wife was hypo but too ill to eat or drink. Her sister phoned the local GP for some advice and was told by the receptionist that if she was a diabetic she must need her insulin. We politely asked to speak to a doctor. Yesterday we had a similar experience . A hospital doctor told my wife that it was no wonder she was ill as she had eaten half of my steak pie and diabetics should not eat pies. A more senior doctor examined her and it turns out that she has non pie related kidney problems. How different that is to those two wonderful ladies who ran my DAFNE course. On the first day they said diabetes was not my fault. I wanted to kiss them. They told me not to expect perfection. I wanted to kiss them again. They gave me skills that will prolong and improve my life. I love those girls. I am eager to get my blood tests done and attend every appointment. If you are still reading this thank you. I've wanted to get some of that off my chest for years. Have you had a similar experience or does this sort of thing just happen to me?

Dec 10, 2011 Simon 578 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Target Charts!! Hi Christine, Glad you like the charts - let us know if there's anything else we can do! Simon

Dec 10, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / A Petition Regarding Changes to the NHS If you think the proposed changes to the NHS are a step too far, perhaps you'd like to sign a petition to stop them: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22670

Dec 10, 2011 ChristineBat... 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Target Charts!! I just want to say how much I love the BG target charts and all the other graphs you can view on here. They give a super view of which times of day need tweaking! Christine Type 1 for 33 years, since age of 10. Levemir and Novorapid

Dec 9, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Interesting, maybe? Interesting, yes...............if a treatment [vaccine] did become available it could change things for the millions of potential type 1 diabetics........... Dont know how it work for the existing population whose beta cells have been completely eliminated...........? Could islet transplants be used together with the vaccine to regenerate beta cell function. who knows? Good luck to them........