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Nov 15, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries Our lips are sealed..............Nice to see you posting...... 
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Nov 15, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unwanted Insulin great cause, if I am ever in the position I will be sure to help them out............
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Nov 15, 2011
Heather B
20 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unwanted Insulin Hello,You've probably heard about this already, but I just found out about The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) the other day when I had my background insulin type changed at the clinic (I've been changed from Insulatard to Levemir- fingers crossed it works out better for me) and I mentioned that I had a full packet of my old insulin in the fridge that would now just need to be thrown out. I was told to put the insulin in a jiffy bag and sent it to the IDDT at the address below as they put the unwanted insulin to really good use instead of it just adding to landfill. There's more information on their website (http://www.iddt.org/here-to-help/helping-developing-countries/)and below. I thought I'd let you know about it in case you've just had an insulin change and your unwanted insulin could be used to save lives instead of being thrown out. Have you any unwanted, in-date insulin in your fridge? IDDT is the UK arm of an Australian organisation, ‘Insulin for Life’ [IFL]. IFL is a not-for-profit organisation which collects unwanted, unopened, in-date insulin and test strips to send to developing countries as part of a humanitarian aid programme. Please help if you can by sending supplies in a ‘jiffy bag’ or box to: Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust PO Box 294 Northampton NN1 4XS tel: 01604 622837 fax: 01604 622838 e-mail: [email protected] |
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Nov 14, 2011
moflaherty
5 posts
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Hi again. Just solved that very simple problem. Let us never speak of it again... |
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Nov 14, 2011
moflaherty
5 posts
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Hi. Silly question but how do you delete an entry in the android app? I put in the wrong time so now I have the same entry twice on the same date. Otherwise I love the app. If this is a completely stupid question have a good laugh at me and then please post the completely obvious answer. My fingers are sore from poking at my phone (on top of blood testing wounds!). Moflaherty |
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Nov 14, 2011
leonard.8
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Pretty happy with things but morning reading still bit high so thinking of increasing Levamir a bit. |
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Nov 14, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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I would say they would be useful, at least as an additional aid in determining carb values amongst others............... |
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Nov 14, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New to DAFNE Congratulations on your DAFNE graduation.....As long as you get into the habit or writing things downs you cant go wrong............the carb counting element of it all will improve in time and you will be able to fine tune the counting to suit your own personal needs as you observe how different food affect you........... With regards to eating out, I always see this as a treat and so getting the count perfect is not a high priority. Taking time out of your normal strict diabetic regime from time to time is necessary in my opinion. But to help you out you could see about getting the Carbs and Cals book. I recently got this on a whim, but it is really useful for the times when you are eating out, as you can confidently estimate the amount of carbs in your food. Check it out HERE............. Welcome to the forum............
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Nov 14, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Also really good, well done..............I would expect a really good HbA1c with those results........... 
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Nov 13, 2011
Naz
10 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Calculating Scales Those sound just like the Rosemary Conley scales too, right down to the code. I think they seem like a handy addition to the home, so I'll definitely get some.Thank you for replying and the link Naz =) |
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Nov 13, 2011
KeithCl
43 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android app Harry,There is a known bug that is fixed in the latest version (1.1.274 that you should get an automatic prompt to update to) relating to QA or BG or CP values of the form "+2" or "-1" where the app crashes on a manual upload. That may be the problem you are seeing rather than a problem relating to the upload period. So please try the new version of the app. Keith |
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Nov 13, 2011
KeithCl
43 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Android App The upgrade that fixes the problem - version 1.1.274 - is now available on the Android Market and existing users should be prompted to upgrade. |
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Nov 13, 2011
leonard.8
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages I am new to all this too but have put a lot of effort into getting a grip of things and learning as much as I can.My averages are: Last seven days 6.7 last 14 days 7.0 last 30 days 7.3 |
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Nov 13, 2011
Alan 49
280 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Calculating Scales I have something called Nutriscales, which I got from Lloyd's Pharmacy. They work very well for me and seem to give accurate results. You have to weigh the food on the scales and then enter a 3 digit code for the food, which you look up in the User Manual. You then select the nutritional values of the item - you can choose Carbs, Fat, Protein, Cholesterol or Sodium and it displays the value for you. Good value at £14.99.It's available on their website if you're interested - http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/nutritional-scales-17928 |
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Nov 13, 2011
Naz
10 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New to DAFNE Thank you for the welcome and the advice.Your story is actually very encouraging - eating out is understandably tricky, I guess it's just something that will come with time. I don't drink so that definitely makes things a little easier - alcohol is a strange one! Again, thank you. I'm looking forward to this =) |
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Nov 12, 2011
PNThompson
57 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New to DAFNE Naz,Congratulations and I hope that it works as well for you as it did me. My blood sugars are now a lot better controlled and the last Ha1bc result I had was down to 6.9 I still struggle with eating out and alcohol is difficult to calculate but overall it has been very good. You need to include CP for additional foods like Sauces (Ketchup, Salad Cream, etc) and you need to include some Vegetables (Broccoli, Peas, etc) when calculating the QA. Hopefully it will work for you. |
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Nov 12, 2011
Naz
10 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Calculating Scales I'm interested in purchasing scales which tell you the nutrition values of your food.A fellow student on the DAFNE course had some by Rosemary Conley and she loved them. Does anyone else have experiences with them or any others? Are the nutritional values accurate? Would love to hear what you think before I make the purchase. |
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Nov 12, 2011
Naz
10 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / New to DAFNE Hello all!I just did the DAFNE course and loved it. I honestly can't say enough about how good I found it. I just hope I can stick to all the guidelines with no problems. I would love to hear any advice from you - as a beginner, I could do with all the help I can get! Naz =) |
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Nov 11, 2011
HelenP
218 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Holiday worries, any advice Dean,Hi from KOREA, I left Australia a week ago, the flight was great, lots of testing though and a few mystery dishes but all in all a great trip. The weather here is different from home (significantly colder) and I find I need less insulin but again a handful of jelly beans, drop in doses and again OK. I have done a fair bit of travel and find that the couple of days after you arrive requires a bit more attention and then you slip into the new pattern and similarly when you return. I always carry 33g CHO Muesli bars (no trouble getting them in or out of customs as they are labelled and sealed). The most I have eaten was nearly 30 on a trip to China (10 years and pre Dafne ago!). You can even pour milk on them for a breakfast cereal! Keep a stash of something you are familiar with handy just in case. Have a great trip. Helen |
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Nov 11, 2011
grandma carol
61 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / help please have been on but not poasted thanks for you concerns though I have been moving my injection sites and have been okay for a few wek then it all starts going haywire agen as novorapidboi26 said I am wateing to start on a pump, but that wont be uyntill start of next year now.As they want another CBM on an I have just got appointmentyesterday for 5th Jan so the pump I was going to get was given to someone else and so they had to order another one and I think that they are just stalling me with saying that I have to have another CBM on just to make it look as if they are doing something in the meantime. Just felt a bit let down with them all as I seem to have been left on my own to get on with it for now. Ill let you know how it goes
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Nov 11, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Kidney Problems? Just from browsing the internet it seems as though your level is normal all be it on the low side..............so I dont think anything to worry about as such, but I would personally want to discuss the result with a doctor, so as to put my mind at ease.......... |