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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
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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
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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
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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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Nov 22, 2011
theresaz
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Hello, what amazinly fantastic blood sugars from everyone. Mine have been terrible - due to a virus I've had for at least 3 weeks. They haven't been great for a whilebefore that as I've been a little lax well slightly more than a little. Great to finally log on here and find people doing so well. Motivates me to get back on track. |
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Dafne ratio works - upto 18 units or so. Its hard to give a good answer here....................My own personal experiences are good regardless of how much carbs I am eating............... The more insulin you take, the longer it lasts allegedly, so this should be considered....................also the food your eating should be considered also. High fat foods can delay the release of carbs and sometimes result in a low quite soon after eating........... I would try and fine tune your evening ratio, so not necessarily 2:1 or 1.5:1, maybe some where in between as Helen suggests...................some folk, like me, can get away with ratios that are 'near enough'........... |
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Popcorn, nuts - the "don't bolus" stuff If your eating these in large quantities, then yes, an extra unit or two on your BI dose would help, as the release of carbs from these foods is just like your liver I suppose...............Trial and error will reveal the answers.................
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Poppadoms - really? The carbs and cals book suggest that a 25g poppadum, which has the circumference of a dinner plate, so IMO a large one, contains 7g of CPs, so in fact 3 may be closer to 20g of carbs [2CPs.......]P.S. 125 calories in this portion also..........................
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Background Insulin re Beditme Testing You should always test before you eat anything, as this then allows you to correct your BG if needs be...................If your snack was within 4-5 hours of your dinner then you dont need to test as your QA and CPs are still having an effect. I still test however, as my meter can account for on board insulin doses.......... Your current procedure may mean that when you test before bed, you will be high from your uncovered supper, then you will correct with QA and then take your BI....................however the correction may not be enough as the full extent of carbohydrate has not entered your blood stream......... I can assume you going to bed is within an hour or so of eating your supper, so simply giving the dose at bed instead would be my course of action..... But you should try and test before like you do during the day...........................just keep your testing gear and insulin in the kitchen................
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages I think with averages like that your baby making will be fine.................Good luck...............
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Feeling hungover!! I think a lot people forget this...................For me personally its a normal part of my BG management..................and I have correction factors for different bands of blood glucose.................. Anything over 17 and I need 1 unit for every 1 mmol.....................I suppose this could go down to 0.5 units, but I try not to get that high obviously and seldomly do............... |
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Nov 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / How long inbetween meals?? About 5 hours.................Monday to Friday: Breakfast - 7:00 Lunch - 12:00 Dinner: 5:30 Doesn't mean I dont snack from time to time, but only rarely during the week......................the weekends is were I lose focus, just shows you how routine in your life can help, or me at least.............. |