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Dec 14, 2011

ruthhutchinson 39 posts

Topic: General Discussion / getting a pump

Good luck - looking forward to hearing how it goes. Smile

Dec 13, 2011

Garry 328 posts

Knew that I could rely on you all to review.

We need accept the new units as in the future this is the way that all Path Labs - worldwide, will report.

Thank You whiskysmum and novarapidboi26 for your valued input.

Have a table.....when I can put my hand on it....that we can use as a reference

From http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Monitoring/Blood_glucose/Glycated_haemoglobin_HbA1c_and_fructosamine/HbA1c-Standardisation-Information-for-Laboratory-Professionals/

Quote:-

How do old and new relate?
The relationship between the new IFCC reference method and the current â€œDCCT alignedâ€ assays has been stable over several years. When HbA1c results are expressed as % haemoglobin, the equation describing the relationship is:

IFCC-HbA1c (mmol/mol) = [DCCT-HbA1c (%) - 2.15] x 10.929 Cool

A guide to the new values expressed as mmol/mol is:

Current DCCT aligned HbA1c(%) New IFCC HbA1c (mmol/mol)
4.0 - 20
5.0 - 31
6.0 - 42
6.5 - 48
7.0 - 53
7.5 - 58
8.0 - 64
9.0 - 75
10.0 - 86
What are the targets in new units?
The equivalent of the current DCCT HbA1c targets of 6.5% and 7.5% are 48mmol/mol and 58mmol/mol in the new units, with the non-diabetic reference range of 4.0% to 6.0% being 20 mmol/mol to 42 mmol/mol.

End of Quote from diabetes.org.uk.

Hope that registers with us all..........
It is just a straight forward conversion using some constants...........If you are anything like me.....Keep It Simple Stupid......the KISS principal for all Engineers...use the table!
I'm sure the gentleman in the know would be able to incorporate this formula for HbA1c conversion within the apps to enable showing either value in record keeping.

Best Wishes to us all for Christmas Very Happy

Garry

Dec 13, 2011

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c

novorapidboi26 said:
Anele46 said:
Cool. How did you work this out? I was told at my last review in Nov that the HbA1c was changing but have forgotten how the new way is calculated?
Thanks, Anele

If you CLICK HERE it will take you to the Diabetes UK HbA1c calculator.............
Thanks very much Novorapidboi26.
Will check it out .
Many thanks,
Anele.
There is also a graph that a member of diabetessupport.co.uk made up HERE

Dec 13, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

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

Would be a good idea then as Novorapidboi26 says also with the option to turn it on / off.

I'm on here most of the time anyway Laughing

Gill

Dec 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c

Anele46 said:
Cool. How did you work this out? I was told at my last review in Nov that the HbA1c was changing but have forgotten how the new way is calculated?
Thanks, Anele

If you CLICK HERE it will take you to the Diabetes UK HbA1c calculator............. Wink

There is also a graph that a member of diabetessupport.co.uk made up HERE

Dec 13, 2011

Anele46 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c

Cool. How did you work this out? I was told at my last review in Nov that the HbA1c was changing but have forgotten how the new way is calculated?
Thanks, Anele Smile

Dec 13, 2011

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: General Discussion / getting a pump

things have been a bit up and down latley but have been offered a pump and it lookes like the date is 5th Jan went to the hospital yesterday and got the CBM put on have to go back on Friday to get it off and allthe preporation it set for the 5th as long as the Rep comes on that day but if not just a few days eather way. The DNS did say though that it was a trile for 6 months and if there was no improvment then it would be taken away. Im not happy with that but hears hoping it dose and I can keep it Rolling Eyes

Dec 13, 2011

marke 686 posts

Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app

see thats how much I know about blackberries Wink

As I said if anyone volunteers to do it or help do it, we will be able to produce an app much quicker. If its down to us it could take a while !
(I won't bore you with the technical stuff....)

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 14, 2011 ruthhutchinson 39 posts	Topic: General Discussion / getting a pump Good luck - looking forward to hearing how it goes.

Dec 13, 2011 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c Knew that I could rely on you all to review. We need accept the new units as in the future this is the way that all Path Labs - worldwide, will report. Thank You whiskysmum and novarapidboi26 for your valued input. Have a table.....when I can put my hand on it....that we can use as a reference From http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Monitoring/Blood_glucose/Glycated_haemoglobin_HbA1c_and_fructosamine/HbA1c-Standardisation-Information-for-Laboratory-Professionals/ Quote:- How do old and new relate? The relationship between the new IFCC reference method and the current â€œDCCT alignedâ€ assays has been stable over several years. When HbA1c results are expressed as % haemoglobin, the equation describing the relationship is: IFCC-HbA1c (mmol/mol) = [DCCT-HbA1c (%) - 2.15] x 10.929 A guide to the new values expressed as mmol/mol is: Current DCCT aligned HbA1c(%) New IFCC HbA1c (mmol/mol) 4.0 - 20 5.0 - 31 6.0 - 42 6.5 - 48 7.0 - 53 7.5 - 58 8.0 - 64 9.0 - 75 10.0 - 86 What are the targets in new units? The equivalent of the current DCCT HbA1c targets of 6.5% and 7.5% are 48mmol/mol and 58mmol/mol in the new units, with the non-diabetic reference range of 4.0% to 6.0% being 20 mmol/mol to 42 mmol/mol. End of Quote from diabetes.org.uk. Hope that registers with us all.......... It is just a straight forward conversion using some constants...........If you are anything like me.....Keep It Simple Stupid......the KISS principal for all Engineers...use the table! I'm sure the gentleman in the know would be able to incorporate this formula for HbA1c conversion within the apps to enable showing either value in record keeping. Best Wishes to us all for Christmas Garry

Dec 13, 2011 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c novorapidboi26 said: Anele46 said: Cool. How did you work this out? I was told at my last review in Nov that the HbA1c was changing but have forgotten how the new way is calculated? Thanks, Anele If you CLICK HERE it will take you to the Diabetes UK HbA1c calculator............. Thanks very much Novorapidboi26. Will check it out . Many thanks, Anele. There is also a graph that a member of diabetessupport.co.uk made up HERE

Dec 13, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: Site Development / e-mail reminders of DAFNE existence Would be a good idea then as Novorapidboi26 says also with the option to turn it on / off. I'm on here most of the time anyway Gill

Dec 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c Anele46 said: Cool. How did you work this out? I was told at my last review in Nov that the HbA1c was changing but have forgotten how the new way is calculated? Thanks, Anele If you CLICK HERE it will take you to the Diabetes UK HbA1c calculator............. There is also a graph that a member of diabetessupport.co.uk made up HERE

Dec 13, 2011 Anele46 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My HbA1c Cool. How did you work this out? I was told at my last review in Nov that the HbA1c was changing but have forgotten how the new way is calculated? Thanks, Anele

Dec 13, 2011 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: General Discussion / getting a pump things have been a bit up and down latley but have been offered a pump and it lookes like the date is 5th Jan went to the hospital yesterday and got the CBM put on have to go back on Friday to get it off and allthe preporation it set for the 5th as long as the Rep comes on that day but if not just a few days eather way. The DNS did say though that it was a trile for 6 months and if there was no improvment then it would be taken away. Im not happy with that but hears hoping it dose and I can keep it

Dec 13, 2011 marke 686 posts	Topic: Site Development / Any plans for a blackberry app see thats how much I know about blackberries As I said if anyone volunteers to do it or help do it, we will be able to produce an app much quicker. If its down to us it could take a while ! (I won't bore you with the technical stuff....)

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..............?