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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb counting help!!! In the majority of cases you should be using the packaging labels, for times when your out and about the carbs and cals book off amazon is really useful. It gives you a visual image of.different size portions in relation to a dinner plate.Using this is much more effective than guessing... The rule of 10grams = 1 unit still applies.........once you have your units, you then multiply them by your ratio...... What are your ratios currently.......? |
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Nov 24, 2011
Dave Marshall
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / feeling unnormal Only had one problem in 4 years , most of the time no problem at all , yes people stare but when I look at them they tend to look away , I wont stop injecting in publc but do try to do it without anyone seeing me ,,,,,,,,,,and I must say why ? |
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Nov 24, 2011
marke
681 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG Hi, just spotted this thread sorry. Yes steroids DO cause insulin restistance which obviously raises your BG. They should have explained this to you when you had the treatment if they knew you were a diabetic. My case was slightly different in that I had to take the steriods over a period of months, it is very frustrating since they don't have a linear effect on your BG. By this I mean the more CP's you eat the bigger the effect that the steriods seem to have.I agree you should speak to an expert on this , there are a number of types of steroid and the effects of each type may be different. However a consultant should know exactly what effect you should expect, even a GP should know the basics ( although mine did not apparently ). I would guess the injection you had IS having an effect and you will need assistance when the effect of the steroids wear off since your insulin requirements will drop back down and you will need to adjust for this as well. |
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Nov 24, 2011
Maya
5 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb counting help!!! I have just done the Dafne course but am still having trouble with my food trying to work out bout the carbs etc to kno how much insulin to giveDoes anyone kno any tips |
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Nov 24, 2011
SimonC
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / feeling unnormal I have been type for 20years now - and I have always, when out and about, injected in public - in my view, and it is only my view, I have to inject, they don't have to look. To be honest I have never had any adverse reaction from anyone and I have never noticed anyone being affected - although I couldn't care less about them and so am not looking. The times I have had a reaction, it has always been curiosity and has opened up a discussion about diabetes and its control. Most non diabetics are unaware - not surprisingly, of how the condition is controlled and what to do if they come across a diabetic in difficulties, and so I feel these discussions are for the good as they help educate people.Whilst I wish I didn't have diabetes, I am certainly not going to hide away because I do. If people don't like me injecting, it is their problem not mine, and as mention above - I have to inject, they don't have to look. |
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Nov 24, 2011
Minesh Patel
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG
Thanks Garry I will be try the Adjustments from tonight and hopefully that will work Thanks |
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Nov 24, 2011
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG I noticed that Marke, in one of the other recent threads, mentioned insulin resistance when steroids have been used. So he may have had a similar experience. Suggest you make your BI changes in a progressive way allowing perhaps 3 days between alterations - gives time for it to work through your system.Stick with it  Regards Garry |
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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Snack Ideas - under 10g of carbs You can have it at any time of the day as well..........................The last time I had it, I actually upgraded the delight to 'eggs in a bowl'......................6 eggs were used along with the addition of black pepper.......... 
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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG Yeah, although there may be more going on, like dawn phenomenon, the first thing to do is get your evening BI dose up, so as to get that morning reading down..................At least to as far as it can go without going low overnight.............. After that, you can then think tactics if the dawn phenomenon is having an affect............. Look forward to hearing your results........... 
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Nov 24, 2011
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Snack Ideas - under 10g of carbs
I'll leave you to guess what i've just had for brekkie  but also with 2 x rounds bread & butter.
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Nov 24, 2011
Minesh Patel
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG
Thanks for that. I havent been eating before bed. I do my BG before bed and in the morning & its high. I am constantly high all day even if i take xtra day time insulin. I will try adjusting the Background Thxs |
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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG I couldn't quote anything, but I believe steroids do increase blood sugar levels, the science is unknown to me though..............When bood sugars get out of control, the best thing to do it start from the beginning again, so that means background insulin testing, starting with over night.............. Have no QA or carbs before bed and record your before bed and breakfast readings for a few days, adjust if needed, when satisfied move to the daytime dose................. Only then can you move to the QA:CP ratios........................ As I said, I think I have heard steroids do affect the blood sugar levels, for how long is unknown............might be worth seeking advice from a consultant regarding your steroid and what effects it might have and for how long............. In the short term, the only solution for higher BG is to increase your insulin amounts................. If you need any help with that dont hesitate to ask any questions you might have..............  |
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Nov 24, 2011
Minesh Patel
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hi BG HiI have hope someone can help. My BG of late for 4 weeks have been so high i mean in the 20's. I take Levemire AM - 8 & PM - 7. I take Lispro for fast acting, i eat take my insulin plus extra and still constantly high, which is really effecting my life  I have recently had a Fluroscopy Guided Injection on Right Shoulder steroid based. Does this have an effect on BG if so how long
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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Snack Ideas - under 10g of carbs Eggs in a cup with butter and salt................................. Carb free, buttery goodness...................... |
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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages More than likely..........................Some women find there insulin requirements drop during pregnancy, so you might not have to inject much during some of it............... But I am sure after the baby is here, your insulin needs will settle down to a more 'Diabetic' level.................
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Nov 24, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / feeling unnormal In my opinion, the longer you have Diabetes, the easier it gets...........................Sometimes I can't be bothered with my injection, and sometimes very rarely I may eat something and not bother to take insulin for it...................but I am now motivated to keep my injections going because of DAFNE, and by that I mean, if I do miss it, then my blood sugars wont make sense................and I like to know why the numbers on my sheet are what they are. This is what DAFNE has done to me, and its good.However, not everyone gets the same out of the course as me....................how long have you been Diabetic...........? How high were you when you went in to hospital? What were your symptoms? Even after all these years, if I am eating out, I will always go into the toilet, or inject discretely into my stomach...................dont really notice people staring, but I suppose everyone has different confidence levels, and if you show you are confident and happy about injecting in front of strangers, no one will make a big deal about it............ Just an observation, how are you inputting your RATIO in the online diary..............? |
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Nov 24, 2011
Ahmentep
99 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / feeling unnormal Having done this for nearly forty years I have occasionally noticed people staring, horrified at me. I don't care! Whilst I do my best to keep a low profile when doing injections in case there are sensitive souls about, I feel that those who don't like it should thank their God that they don't have a life-threatening condition which requires them to stick needles in themselves several times a day. Remember, you are as good as anybody else and probably better than a lot of them. You have nothing to be ashamed about. |
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Nov 23, 2011
Dave Marshall
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / feeling unnormal im a happy go kind of guy ,,,,,,,,,,,,but yes even I have days when I get so fed up of injecting and testing , so i know how you feel , |
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Nov 23, 2011
hollylouise
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / feeling unnormal some days i have moements when i feel really down about taking my injections,dose anyone else feel a bit unnormal when going out with freinds and eating out and people stare at you
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Nov 23, 2011
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Snack Ideas - under 10g of carbs
You're welcome Hope it helped, Cheers, Anele. |
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Nov 23, 2011
Anele46
109 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages
Thanks very much Novorapidboi26 I'm sure it's a lot to do with me still being in my honeymoon phase which I'm sure will disappear as soon as I'm pregnant! Better enjoy it while it lasts Cheers, Anele. |
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Nov 23, 2011
theresaz
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Hello, that's very nice of you. Thank you.
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Nov 23, 2011
dsurtee
3 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Mobile Feature Requests Hi,I was wondering if a possibility of adding your own sections within the target area could be a consideration in the new release. This can be useful when consuming a meal before doing sports, as I reduce my ratio by half before playing sports. This generally at breakfast and evening meals. Thanks |
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Nov 23, 2011
ChristineBat...
23 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Insulin new user any tips welcome
Hi Leonard.8, I have just had a look at your diary after updating mine and I am so envious!!! Well done, you should be proud of yourself, those results are fantastic. I've just changed my quick acting insulin and I'm back to square one again, patience is important and I know I'll eventually get there! Keep up the good work. Christine |
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Nov 22, 2011
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages
Hi theresaz, Don't worry we all go a little lax sometimes, i did a while back & then got back into things in September when i met my "new" dsn, she's lovely.....Also, even tho i was a member i made my first ever go of posting topics on here.....Good luck in getting back on track
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