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Oct 31, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

I don't want to spread alarm, but a fellow diabetic sent me this:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/27/fatal_insulin_pump_attack/

Oct 28, 2011

KeithCl 43 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App

I'll fix this in the next few days, but at the moment if you input a corrected value such as "+4" then the app crashes when you try to upload the entry to the server. Inputting "0+4" instead will work and so is the work-around for now.

Thanks to Simon for tracking down the issue in the server logs.

Keith

Oct 26, 2011

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / zumba :)

novorapidboi26 said:
Chris loughrey said:
Test directly before, during (to ascertain if a hypo is happening) and after for 2-3 classes. Also check your BI level as well. If that is ok, its possible that a small exercise bolus may be needed (0.5-1 unit).

I'm a professional personal trainer and I work with a lot of diabetics so I've seen similar problems before. Take logical steps and you'll figure out where the issue is.

When you say check your BI to see if its OK, what do you mean................
.

My understanding, depending on duration and intensity of the activity, your BI may have to be adjusted before the activity and possibly after...........is this what you mean by right, as in, properly adjusted for the envisaged activity...

Check BI, as in carb free meal. Its probably fine, just being thorough and making sure that the rise isn't caused by a lack of background insulin. Is the class at a time where you may be reaching the tail end of your lantus/levemir?

And you're correct, BI may need adjustment but I've usually found that adjusting QA is a better method in terms of pre/post exercise levels. Given that you are doing the class before dinner, I'm assuming that it will have been some time since your previous meal and so there will be relatively little QA in your system. The steep rise indicates it may be quite an intense class for you and is causing a lot of cortisol to be released into your system. If the BI is good, then we're back looking at a small exercise bolus. Simple case of eliminating possible causes.

Above all though dont shy away from exercise because of the work it requires. The benefits massively outweigh the effort you have to put in. Wink

Oct 26, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / CareSens meters

If you use one of these Blood Glucose meters what do you think of it?

Oct 26, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips

Thanks for that Richard - I'm glad to see that you think the CareSens meter is OK. I understand that the Health Authority (or PCT or whatever they're called now) in the Sheffield area has issued these meters to all their Diabetics and it is proving to be particularly cost-effective. I'm sure you're not the only DAFNE graduate using one - perhaps I should raise a new topic and see if I can get responses from other users of it.

Oct 26, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / zumba :)

Chris loughrey said:
Test directly before, during (to ascertain if a hypo is happening) and after for 2-3 classes. Also check your BI level as well. If that is ok, its possible that a small exercise bolus may be needed (0.5-1 unit).

I'm a professional personal trainer and I work with a lot of diabetics so I've seen similar problems before. Take logical steps and you'll figure out where the issue is.

When you say check your BI to see if its OK, what do you mean................

My understanding, depending on duration and intensity of the activity, your BI may have to be adjusted before the activity and possibly after...........is this what you mean by right, as in, properly adjusted for the envisaged activity...

Oct 26, 2011

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / zumba :)

Test directly before, during (to ascertain if a hypo is happening) and after for 2-3 classes. Also check your BI level as well. If that is ok, its possible that a small exercise bolus may be needed (0.5-1 unit).

I'm a professional personal trainer and I work with a lot of diabetics so I've seen similar problems before. Take logical steps and you'll figure out where the issue is. Very Happy

Oct 26, 2011

richard.arkle 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips

I have used the Care Sens, it is a back up for the One Touch, when Im travelling as it isnt always possible to get One Touch strips. I bought it in Australia but dont know if you can get strips in the UK.

The Care Sens works fine, it isnt fancy, I also use the iPhone app, and the meeter itself, the CareSens POP is one of the smallest Ive seen.

I think I will start using it as my main meter now as there seems such a price difference.

Oct 26, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips

dont think anyone is paying, just discussing what the cost is to the NHS................

Oct 26, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books?

I just go bought the carbs, cal , protein and fat version yesterday, I need to see what all the fuss is about........ Wink

Oct 26, 2011

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Facebook Group - DAFNE UK

i signed as well, good group had some good reads on it thanks........ Wink

Oct 25, 2011

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books?

there's an app for iphone/ipod touch (and Android v soon) that is awesome. Very handy for meals out.

Oct 25, 2011

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips

You are actually having to pay for supplies?

That is mad, all supplies are supposed to be covered by EU healthcare directives. You should never have to pay for strips or anything else.

Oct 25, 2011

Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: Site Development / Android App problem

Hi just a small issue with the Android app.

It keeps entering BG values of 0.0 when I put in my entries for background insulin (i dont check my bloods before these injections) and the 0.0 value is giving me inaccurate averages in my summaries.

Have I got a setting wrong somewhere that means the app is auto-calculating the BG when I dont enter it. If so what do I need to do to fix this?

Thanks for any help

Chris

Oct 31, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pump Users I don't want to spread alarm, but a fellow diabetic sent me this: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/27/fatal_insulin_pump_attack/

Oct 28, 2011 KeithCl 43 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App I'll fix this in the next few days, but at the moment if you input a corrected value such as "+4" then the app crashes when you try to upload the entry to the server. Inputting "0+4" instead will work and so is the work-around for now. Thanks to Simon for tracking down the issue in the server logs. Keith

Oct 26, 2011 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / zumba :) novorapidboi26 said: Chris loughrey said: Test directly before, during (to ascertain if a hypo is happening) and after for 2-3 classes. Also check your BI level as well. If that is ok, its possible that a small exercise bolus may be needed (0.5-1 unit). I'm a professional personal trainer and I work with a lot of diabetics so I've seen similar problems before. Take logical steps and you'll figure out where the issue is. When you say check your BI to see if its OK, what do you mean................ . My understanding, depending on duration and intensity of the activity, your BI may have to be adjusted before the activity and possibly after...........is this what you mean by right, as in, properly adjusted for the envisaged activity... Check BI, as in carb free meal. Its probably fine, just being thorough and making sure that the rise isn't caused by a lack of background insulin. Is the class at a time where you may be reaching the tail end of your lantus/levemir? And you're correct, BI may need adjustment but I've usually found that adjusting QA is a better method in terms of pre/post exercise levels. Given that you are doing the class before dinner, I'm assuming that it will have been some time since your previous meal and so there will be relatively little QA in your system. The steep rise indicates it may be quite an intense class for you and is causing a lot of cortisol to be released into your system. If the BI is good, then we're back looking at a small exercise bolus. Simple case of eliminating possible causes. Above all though dont shy away from exercise because of the work it requires. The benefits massively outweigh the effort you have to put in.

Oct 26, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / CareSens meters If you use one of these Blood Glucose meters what do you think of it?

Oct 26, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips Thanks for that Richard - I'm glad to see that you think the CareSens meter is OK. I understand that the Health Authority (or PCT or whatever they're called now) in the Sheffield area has issued these meters to all their Diabetics and it is proving to be particularly cost-effective. I'm sure you're not the only DAFNE graduate using one - perhaps I should raise a new topic and see if I can get responses from other users of it.

Oct 26, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / zumba :) Chris loughrey said: Test directly before, during (to ascertain if a hypo is happening) and after for 2-3 classes. Also check your BI level as well. If that is ok, its possible that a small exercise bolus may be needed (0.5-1 unit). I'm a professional personal trainer and I work with a lot of diabetics so I've seen similar problems before. Take logical steps and you'll figure out where the issue is. When you say check your BI to see if its OK, what do you mean................ My understanding, depending on duration and intensity of the activity, your BI may have to be adjusted before the activity and possibly after...........is this what you mean by right, as in, properly adjusted for the envisaged activity...

Oct 26, 2011 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / zumba :) Test directly before, during (to ascertain if a hypo is happening) and after for 2-3 classes. Also check your BI level as well. If that is ok, its possible that a small exercise bolus may be needed (0.5-1 unit). I'm a professional personal trainer and I work with a lot of diabetics so I've seen similar problems before. Take logical steps and you'll figure out where the issue is.

Oct 26, 2011 richard.arkle 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips I have used the Care Sens, it is a back up for the One Touch, when Im travelling as it isnt always possible to get One Touch strips. I bought it in Australia but dont know if you can get strips in the UK. The Care Sens works fine, it isnt fancy, I also use the iPhone app, and the meeter itself, the CareSens POP is one of the smallest Ive seen. I think I will start using it as my main meter now as there seems such a price difference.

Oct 26, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips dont think anyone is paying, just discussing what the cost is to the NHS................

Oct 26, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books? I just go bought the carbs, cal , protein and fat version yesterday, I need to see what all the fuss is about........

Oct 26, 2011 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Facebook Group - DAFNE UK i signed as well, good group had some good reads on it thanks........

Oct 25, 2011 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books? there's an app for iphone/ipod touch (and Android v soon) that is awesome. Very handy for meals out.

Oct 25, 2011 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cheaper Test Strips You are actually having to pay for supplies? That is mad, all supplies are supposed to be covered by EU healthcare directives. You should never have to pay for strips or anything else.

Oct 25, 2011 Chris loughrey 21 posts	Topic: Site Development / Android App problem Hi just a small issue with the Android app. It keeps entering BG values of 0.0 when I put in my entries for background insulin (i dont check my bloods before these injections) and the 0.0 value is giving me inaccurate averages in my summaries. Have I got a setting wrong somewhere that means the app is auto-calculating the BG when I dont enter it. If so what do I need to do to fix this? Thanks for any help Chris