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Nov 13, 2011

Naz 10 posts

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 =)

Nov 13, 2011

KeithCl 43 posts

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

Nov 13, 2011

KeithCl 43 posts

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.

Nov 13, 2011

leonard.8 7 posts

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

Nov 13, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

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 Â£14.99.

It's available on their website if you're interested - http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/nutritional-scales-17928

Nov 13, 2011

Naz 10 posts

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 =)

Nov 12, 2011

PNThompson 57 posts

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.

Nov 12, 2011

Naz 10 posts

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.

Nov 12, 2011

Naz 10 posts

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 =)

Nov 11, 2011

HelenP 218 posts

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

Nov 11, 2011

grandma carol 61 posts

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 Crying or Very sad

Nov 11, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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..........

Nov 11, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / help please

Not heard from Carol i a while, but I believe she is due to start a pump very soon................ Smile

Nov 11, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages

Bloody brilliant, and you have not even done DAFNE................!

Mine are;

7 days: 10.3

14 days: 10.4

30 days: 9.4

90 days: 9.1

So not to happy to be honest..................

How may times a day are you testing, and are all the results going in the online diary............

Nov 11, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages

just wondering what anyone thinks of my current Bg averages

BG Averages
Last 7 days: 7.3 mmol/l
Last 14 days: 7.6 mmol/l
Last 30 days: 7.9 mmol/l
Last 90 days: 8.7 mmol/l

Nov 10, 2011

Keith 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / help please

Hi, I know it's almost a year on from your posts,but was just wondering what the outcome was, because when I had attended the DAFNE week, and we were then set free to continue on our own, I had similar problems with BGs all over the place and the adjustments for higher BGs were not giving the results we were told that they should, I was about to throw in the towel as it were, I was using ratios of 5:1 and 6:1 at meals to try to reduce high BGs, then we had the half day review within two weeks of the course and the educators thought my results were excessive, and the problem was that I had been using my stomach as the injection site for a long time, trying to vary the site, but the stomach was hardened and was absorbing the insulin at different rates hence the erratic BGs, so I started using other sites and almost overnight the control was 100% better and I haven't looked back since.

Nov 10, 2011

Simon Quinnell 16 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Kidney Problems?

Hi.

I've had type 1 diabetes for 27 years, but in recent years I've developed rheumatoid arthritis. As part of a routine blood test for the arthritis, I've just received a letter stating that my eGFR is 65 (underlined and highlighted in bold type in the letter) but with no explanation. Not being a medical person, I did some research to find out exactly what that means. From what I can tell, it means my kidneys are only functioning at 65%. Should I be concerned? Do I need to take any action?

My diabetes has generally been well controlled, and I don't have any other diabetes complications.

By the way, a copy of the letter was sent to my GP. Should I be expecting him to contact me soon?

Thanks for any advice you can give!

Simon.

Nov 10, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: Site Development / Diary Summary View

Simon said:
Hi Gill,

All done now - you have an end date

Let me know if there's anything else you need.

Simon

Thank you Simon Very Happy

Nov 10, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Site Development / Page Breaks for BG Diary Print function

I can confirm that also Alan, however, it should read 'last 90 days' as opposed to all days....... Smile

Nov 10, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Sugar Free Sweets

Remember that Sugar is just one of the forms of carbohydrate. 'Sugar Free' is obviously a good selling point - not only from a diabetic perspective, but also a Dental perspective. It's the Carb content of the sweets you should be counting.

Nov 10, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Site Development / Page Breaks for BG Diary Print function

Simon

While your fixing that, perhaps you could also fix this: on the third line of the printable view, it shows BG averages for the last 7 days, the last 14 days and the last 30 days, the next one should say 'For all results' but it says 'Last 30 days'. Not a big problem, though.

Thanks

Alan

Nov 10, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Sugar Free Sweets

The beauty with DAFNE is, and well, modern diabetes management of Type 1, is that you can have all the sweets and cakes you like, just match up your insulin and off you go..........

Obviously the same issues are present when eating these foods with us diabetics as there is with normal functioning individuals........like getting fat............. Rolling Eyes

Nov 10, 2011

KeithCl 43 posts

Topic: Site Development / Android App problem

Chris,

Can you provide a bit more detail so I can reproduce the problem?

I presume you are using the "Diary Edit" page to just enter a value in the "BI" field and have an empty "BG" field (i.e. you are not entering characters at all in that field)? When you view the entry afterwards via the 'Entries" list what do you see in the "BG" field? The only automatic calculation is of the "QA" field (when that setting is turned on).

Also please provide the model name/number of your phone and the Android version which should be visible under Settings-> About Phone -> Android version.

I presume the summaries you are looking at are on your phone not on this web site?

Keith

Nov 13, 2011 Naz 10 posts	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 =)

Nov 13, 2011 KeithCl 43 posts	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

Nov 13, 2011 KeithCl 43 posts	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.

Nov 13, 2011 leonard.8 7 posts	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

Nov 13, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	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 Â£14.99. It's available on their website if you're interested - http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/nutritional-scales-17928

Nov 13, 2011 Naz 10 posts	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 =)

Nov 12, 2011 PNThompson 57 posts	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.

Nov 12, 2011 Naz 10 posts	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.

Nov 12, 2011 Naz 10 posts	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 =)

Nov 11, 2011 HelenP 218 posts	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

Nov 11, 2011 grandma carol 61 posts	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

Nov 11, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	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..........

Nov 11, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / help please Not heard from Carol i a while, but I believe she is due to start a pump very soon................

Nov 11, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Bloody brilliant, and you have not even done DAFNE................! Mine are; 7 days: 10.3 14 days: 10.4 30 days: 9.4 90 days: 9.1 So not to happy to be honest.................. How may times a day are you testing, and are all the results going in the online diary............

Nov 11, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages just wondering what anyone thinks of my current Bg averages BG Averages Last 7 days: 7.3 mmol/l Last 14 days: 7.6 mmol/l Last 30 days: 7.9 mmol/l Last 90 days: 8.7 mmol/l

Nov 10, 2011 Keith 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / help please Hi, I know it's almost a year on from your posts,but was just wondering what the outcome was, because when I had attended the DAFNE week, and we were then set free to continue on our own, I had similar problems with BGs all over the place and the adjustments for higher BGs were not giving the results we were told that they should, I was about to throw in the towel as it were, I was using ratios of 5:1 and 6:1 at meals to try to reduce high BGs, then we had the half day review within two weeks of the course and the educators thought my results were excessive, and the problem was that I had been using my stomach as the injection site for a long time, trying to vary the site, but the stomach was hardened and was absorbing the insulin at different rates hence the erratic BGs, so I started using other sites and almost overnight the control was 100% better and I haven't looked back since.

Nov 10, 2011 Simon Quinnell 16 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Kidney Problems? Hi. I've had type 1 diabetes for 27 years, but in recent years I've developed rheumatoid arthritis. As part of a routine blood test for the arthritis, I've just received a letter stating that my eGFR is 65 (underlined and highlighted in bold type in the letter) but with no explanation. Not being a medical person, I did some research to find out exactly what that means. From what I can tell, it means my kidneys are only functioning at 65%. Should I be concerned? Do I need to take any action? My diabetes has generally been well controlled, and I don't have any other diabetes complications. By the way, a copy of the letter was sent to my GP. Should I be expecting him to contact me soon? Thanks for any advice you can give! Simon.

Nov 10, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: Site Development / Diary Summary View Simon said: Hi Gill, All done now - you have an end date Let me know if there's anything else you need. Simon Thank you Simon

Nov 10, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Site Development / Page Breaks for BG Diary Print function I can confirm that also Alan, however, it should read 'last 90 days' as opposed to all days.......

Nov 10, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Sugar Free Sweets Remember that Sugar is just one of the forms of carbohydrate. 'Sugar Free' is obviously a good selling point - not only from a diabetic perspective, but also a Dental perspective. It's the Carb content of the sweets you should be counting.

Nov 10, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Site Development / Page Breaks for BG Diary Print function Simon While your fixing that, perhaps you could also fix this: on the third line of the printable view, it shows BG averages for the last 7 days, the last 14 days and the last 30 days, the next one should say 'For all results' but it says 'Last 30 days'. Not a big problem, though. Thanks Alan

Nov 10, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Sugar Free Sweets The beauty with DAFNE is, and well, modern diabetes management of Type 1, is that you can have all the sweets and cakes you like, just match up your insulin and off you go.......... Obviously the same issues are present when eating these foods with us diabetics as there is with normal functioning individuals........like getting fat.............

Nov 10, 2011 KeithCl 43 posts	Topic: Site Development / Android App problem Chris, Can you provide a bit more detail so I can reproduce the problem? I presume you are using the "Diary Edit" page to just enter a value in the "BI" field and have an empty "BG" field (i.e. you are not entering characters at all in that field)? When you view the entry afterwards via the 'Entries" list what do you see in the "BG" field? The only automatic calculation is of the "QA" field (when that setting is turned on). Also please provide the model name/number of your phone and the Android version which should be visible under Settings-> About Phone -> Android version. I presume the summaries you are looking at are on your phone not on this web site? Keith