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Nov 17, 2011

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Adjusting my doses help

what were you like before you went on Dafne were they the same as this. I was like you and had high BG when I did Dafne took me a long time to get things okay a bit what insulin are you on and do you test through night to see if your BI is right and what is your insulin sencitivety to bring down your BG when you do the corrections hope things improve for you soon

Nov 17, 2011

wrijoanne 5 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Adjusting my doses help

Hi been on Dafne for 1 week but having problems
With bi and ratios could some one please give
Me any advice thanks

Nov 17, 2011

susanh 20 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Kidney Problems?

Hi Simon,

One of our DAFNE Educators in Australia has put together a brief answer for you (see below), along with a link for some further information. I hope it helps!!

Cheers,
Susan

eGFR or Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate is the recommended measurement of kidney function along with other pathology tests. Normal eGFR is considered >90L/min. If a person has an eGFR between 60-90L/min indicates mild loss of kidney function.

Kidney Health Australia has an excellent summary, check out this link: http://www.kidney.org.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zuqknF0StcY=&tabid=609&mid=850

Possibility of referral to a kidney specialist is something that your endocrinologist may have discussed with you but if not you may wish to make further enquiry.
A review with your doctor would be recommended to discuss further management strategies.

Nov 16, 2011

Ahmentep 99 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unwanted Insulin

Thank you Heather,

I have quite a lot of redundant insulin here and it has been concerning me that simply returning it to the pharmacy would result in its being thrown away. This is great news!

Nov 15, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries

Our lips are sealed..............

Nice to see you posting...... Wink

Nov 15, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unwanted Insulin

great cause, if I am ever in the position I will be sure to help them out............ Laughing

Nov 15, 2011

Heather B 20 posts

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, â€˜Insulin for Lifeâ€™ [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 â€˜jiffy bagâ€™ or box to:

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
PO Box 294
Northampton
NN1 4XS

tel: 01604 622837
fax: 01604 622838
e-mail: [email protected]

Nov 14, 2011

moflaherty 5 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries

Hi again. Just solved that very simple problem. Let us never speak of it again...

Nov 14, 2011

moflaherty 5 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries

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

Nov 14, 2011

leonard.8 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages

Pretty happy with things but morning reading still bit high so thinking of increasing Levamir a bit.

Nov 14, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Calculating Scales

I would say they would be useful, at least as an additional aid in determining carb values amongst others...............

Nov 14, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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............ Wink

Nov 14, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages

Also really good, well done..............

I would expect a really good HbA1c with those results........... Razz

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 17, 2011 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Adjusting my doses help what were you like before you went on Dafne were they the same as this. I was like you and had high BG when I did Dafne took me a long time to get things okay a bit what insulin are you on and do you test through night to see if your BI is right and what is your insulin sencitivety to bring down your BG when you do the corrections hope things improve for you soon

Nov 17, 2011 wrijoanne 5 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Adjusting my doses help Hi been on Dafne for 1 week but having problems With bi and ratios could some one please give Me any advice thanks

Nov 17, 2011 susanh 20 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Kidney Problems? Hi Simon, One of our DAFNE Educators in Australia has put together a brief answer for you (see below), along with a link for some further information. I hope it helps!! Cheers, Susan eGFR or Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate is the recommended measurement of kidney function along with other pathology tests. Normal eGFR is considered >90L/min. If a person has an eGFR between 60-90L/min indicates mild loss of kidney function. Kidney Health Australia has an excellent summary, check out this link: http://www.kidney.org.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zuqknF0StcY=&tabid=609&mid=850 Possibility of referral to a kidney specialist is something that your endocrinologist may have discussed with you but if not you may wish to make further enquiry. A review with your doctor would be recommended to discuss further management strategies.

Nov 16, 2011 Ahmentep 99 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unwanted Insulin Thank you Heather, I have quite a lot of redundant insulin here and it has been concerning me that simply returning it to the pharmacy would result in its being thrown away. This is great news!

Nov 15, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries Our lips are sealed.............. Nice to see you posting......

Nov 15, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unwanted Insulin great cause, if I am ever in the position I will be sure to help them out............

Nov 15, 2011 Heather B 20 posts	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, â€˜Insulin for Lifeâ€™ [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 â€˜jiffy bagâ€™ or box to: Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust PO Box 294 Northampton NN1 4XS tel: 01604 622837 fax: 01604 622838 e-mail: [email protected]

Nov 14, 2011 moflaherty 5 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries Hi again. Just solved that very simple problem. Let us never speak of it again...

Nov 14, 2011 moflaherty 5 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Deleting or editing entries 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

Nov 14, 2011 leonard.8 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Pretty happy with things but morning reading still bit high so thinking of increasing Levamir a bit.

Nov 14, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Calculating Scales I would say they would be useful, at least as an additional aid in determining carb values amongst others...............

Nov 14, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	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............

Nov 14, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG Averages Also really good, well done.............. I would expect a really good HbA1c with those results...........

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.