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Nov 8, 2011
ketostix pla...
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Thanks guys for taking the time to reply and the advice given, very much appreciated. Many thanks Dean |
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Nov 8, 2011
tcmonkey80
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / carb free lunch Hey, thanks for the advise..Yep just want to make sure lantis is working. |
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Nov 8, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / carb free lunch meat and cheese should go down a treat also, so if you can mix that in with a salad, some salt and black pepper and your laughing............maybe some kind of dressing too.....eggs are good too, like a plain omelette... are you carrying out a basal test......? |
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Nov 8, 2011
tcmonkey80
41 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / carb free lunch Hey everyone,I need to have a carb free lunch, any suggestion other than a plate of salad lol |
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Nov 7, 2011
jigme
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Topic: Site Development / Request for additional graph format hi Simon -that's great! thank you :-) |
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Nov 7, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Site Development / Request for additional graph format Thumbs up for the day trend graph, very good........ |
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Nov 7, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / How do i get on a DAFNE course
Hey Simon, My use of the word basic was probably wrong, as there are many graphs made available which I am sure have had lots of work put in to them..... I would point out that the daily BG graphs only output BG results for each meal time, which is the basis of DAFNE, but it would be nice to see the mid meal results output too. However this may just confuse things for people who are looking at the bigger picture... |
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Nov 7, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / App developments Is that the freestyle insulin X?I know there is an accu check meter, that goes with its pump, that also has a bolus calculator......... My insulinX gives you a dose taking into account 'active insulin' and corrections........ But the problem I have with it, is it doesn't offer different correction factors at different levels of blood sugar, only at different times, so not totally perfect for all..... With this is mind, I dont know if giving this feature on the app would be good, as it may not work for all and may open up problems for the developers as they cant/shouldn't be taking responsibility for peoples dose calculations..... But, you never know..... |
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Nov 7, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Holiday worries, any advice I would say you are worrying too much, but I suppose that cant be helped...........The typical holidaying activity you describe is similar to that of my weekends. My normal weekly routine goes out the window and my levels rise, as I am eating out and drinking alcohol. I personally think this opportunity will be good for you, allowing you to see how you perform in the holiday environment. Being able to resist some temptations will be tested, but ultimately you can eat anything, so will be good practice for carb counting. If you do feel its getting out of control you can just go carb free......... I hope you can relax and look forward to it...... |
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Nov 7, 2011
Simon
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Topic: Site Development / Request for additional graph format Hi Alex/all - I've added this for you, see the 'Day Trend' graph type. At the moment it's limited to having 10 days worth of info on it; to avoid overcrowding. Let me know if this works for you.Simon |
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Nov 7, 2011
Ahmentep
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Topic: Site Development / Online handbook Thanks again Simon. I look forward to seeing the handbook in January.Kind regards, Roger |
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Nov 6, 2011
mike_skinner
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Hi -first post from me. I've been to the US twice since being diagnosed three years ago and found the carbs a lot more different to handle. My advise is this - dafne let's you correct if you need to -it's the only regime I've ever been on, so this to me is good feature, no? If the blood sugar goes up a bit then you can sort it out with adjustment. The temperature will affect your readings big style. Best advice I can share is to take double of everything with you -meters, pens, needles, test strips, and have a set in hand luggage and a set checked in. That way you have double what you need for the whole trip, which is reassurance indeed. Take a Daniels bin also. Work out what you need in advance, see the gp for a monumental prescription, pack wisely and enjoy the trip. Customs and airline security was no hassle -I had a letter off my gp explaining that I needed all the paraphernalia on me during the flights (as well as a pocket full of cola bottles). HTH |
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Nov 6, 2011
richard.arkle
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Topic: General Discussion / App developments Hi Simon, Marke and All,Love the iPhone App and Prof Pearson at ARI Woolmanhill is impressed with the style (if not my readings!) Looking at the latest Balance I see on the back page an ad for a meter which claims to have a function to calculate how much insulin is left in ones body. Seems a pretty useful tool to have. Any ideas about incorporating this and suggesting a correction dose? Cheers Richard |
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Nov 6, 2011
Simon
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Topic: General Discussion / Meters I use the Aviva Nano as my main meter and couldn't be happier with it - it's nice and compact and the finger pricker contains 6 lancets so you have to change it less often. My previous meter was a OneTouch UltraSmart, which was fairly bulky in comparison; and I got a bit lazy with regard to changing the lancets on it - so the Nano is perfect for me! |
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Nov 6, 2011
Simon
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Topic: General Discussion / Holiday worries, any advice Hi ketostix - you don't mention how long since you have done the course, but I have found that you do get used to estimating CP's in foods when eating out, and it does get easier based on experience. As Mark says you don't have to be spot on all the time; if you do get an unexpectedly high or low reading then try and figure out why it was, and then learn from it.Having said that if you think you are getting CP's right and your BG readings are constantly going up, it may be worth considering upping your QA:CP ratio to 1.5:1 or 2:1 Finally, remember March is 4 months away, which is 4 months of learning and adjustment using the DAFNE principles - I'd say don't miss out on the fantastic opportunity of a trip to Florida - you will have learned a whole lot more by then anyway. Simon |
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Nov 6, 2011
Simon
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Topic: General Discussion / How do i get on a DAFNE course
Hey James - are there other graphs you need? I dont want the site to be considered 'basic' 
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Nov 6, 2011
Simon
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Topic: Site Development / Online handbook Hi Roger - if you use your tablet's web browser to access the site you'll be able to see the handbook (once confirmed as a Graduate) - it's only when using the downloadable apps for the device that the handbook isn't there.Thanks, Simon |
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Nov 6, 2011
Ahmentep
98 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Online handbook I've just remembered your point about the difficulty of building access into an app (I couldn't see it whilst writing my earlier reply because your post is partially obscured by the reply box), so I will need to use my PC.Kind regards, Roger |
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Nov 6, 2011
Ahmentep
98 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Online handbook Thank you for that information. I usually log onto the site using my tablet, which shows most PC sites (including this one) quite adequately. I could use my PC though, if necessary.Kind regards, Roger |
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Nov 5, 2011
marke
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Topic: Site Development / Online handbook Hi, yes and no ! Yes you cannot access the online handbook because you are not a graduate. But no you could not access it from the 'apps' (iphone/android) anyway just from the site. This is for several reasons, first we are only permitted to give access to the handbook to graduates and so this is potentaily more difficult in an app, but more importantly it wouldn't fit on a mobile screen very well. There are large diagrams, charts etc in the handbook, that wouldn't really work. You can access the handbook, if you are a graduate, using a mobile device. There is a specific version of the website for mobiles but it is still harder to view than on a full size screen. |
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Nov 5, 2011
marke
655 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Holiday worries, any advice Hi, PLEASE don't take this the wrong way or as a criticism but I suspect you are worrying too much about being totally accurate and so are getting anxious. This will tend to elevate your BG which makes you more anxious and it becomes a self-perpetuating cycle. I know its easy to say but... two weeks of higher BG's will not do you any great harm in the overall scheme of life and if you don't worry so much about your BG while on holiday you will probably be more likely to stay in range.I have been to Florida a few times and if its a family holiday that probably means theme parks. This means plenty of walking which will keep your BG's down anyway, the challenge will be to ensure you take on CP's regularly and keep you BG at higher level. I appreciate everyone is different and face different challenges but I had no real problems at all in the USA. They all sort of speak english  and food labelling is not that much different to here. Sure most of the food has a higher carb content thanhere so you have to beware what you eat, but providing you keep testing and making correction doses you will be fine. One thing to remember that if you are doing a lot of walking it will have a knock on effect the NEXT day when your body is still using sugars even if you have stopped walking around. I say go for it, if you have not been before it is an experience ! You will learn to appreciate the art of parting people from their money in more and more elaborate ways 
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