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Oct 17, 2011

Poldaly 3 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate

Awesome! thanks guys!

Oct 17, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate

I worked it out as 0.5g CHO for every 1g of white chocolate....................

you got some scales handy......... Wink

Oct 16, 2011

derekh1965 99 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate

Hi

According to Google a 35g white chocolate skull has 19g of carbs of which sugars 18g.

Oct 16, 2011

Peter 103 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Changing of Needles/BG Meters

I get very confused by the conflicting requirements of the NHS as shown by messages on here. On one hand it's costing too much on test strips so we're told to cut down, but on the other even if there are no reported problems we're advised to throw needles and lancets away after a single use without any thought of the cost.

Personally I have had no problems using needles or lancets multiple times, and so no need to do so. It is, after all, my finger, leg etc. that's being pierced, so surely I'm the one to know whether there is a problem?

Oct 16, 2011

Peter 103 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Humalog - Injecting, Before or After?

Having had the opportunity to try CGMS (constant glucose monitoring system) the one thing that came through very clearly was the benefit of injecting beforehand. In my case 15-30 minutes before works best, but as with all these things its has to be a case of trial and error for yourself. As novorapidboi says, I will inject regardless of BG level, provided I am not hypo.

Oct 16, 2011

Peter 103 posts

Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth?

I have sent a message directly to you with the information you requested.

Oct 16, 2011

Poldaly 3 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate

Any idea how many CPs are in white chocolate? I was given some white chocolate "skulls" and tried to guess the CPs, but I was left with high BGs so would appreciate any advice! Rolling Eyes

Oct 15, 2011

Widster 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving ban for type 1 diabetics!

Yes, good idea to sign the petition to be sure.

Oct 15, 2011

KeithCl 43 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App

You are very welcome, though I think recording entries whether on paper or electronically will always be a chore. Incidentally I got an up to date copy of the CP booklet this week and it is getting pretty hefty so an electronic version of that data is making more sense too.

Oct 14, 2011

PNThompson 57 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Lancets

I've been advised that it should be changed after every test.
Initially I found it easier to only change it every day or two but have changed since doing the DAFNE Course.

Oct 14, 2011

Ahmentep 98 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Lancets

whiskysmum said:
Hi,

How often do you change the lancets in your lancing device?

When i saw my DSN for a check yesterday she said i should change them after each use.

I've sometimes left the changing of my lancets until my fingers hurt but i'm going to TRY & get into the habit of changing them each day or certainly every other day....we'll see

Hi,
I've always used a new lancet for each blood test, since 1978.

Oct 14, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Lancets

Hi,

How often do you change the lancets in your lancing device?

When i saw my DSN for a check yesterday she said i should change them after each use.

I've sometimes left the changing of my lancets until my fingers hurt but i'm going to TRY & get into the habit of changing them each day or certainly every other day....we'll see Smile

Oct 14, 2011

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving ban for type 1 diabetics!

Without knowing the full details of the exact wording of the directive, it is hard to know who or what it is aimed at - I fully agree that those who have severe and unannounced hypos, that require another to intervene whilst driving, should not be driving, how ever, if the wording is not tight and it allows for your diabetic specialist to note down that you have had a couple of hypos during the year, and may be once or twice at night, your partner woke you to assist you, and then the DVLA, who can write to them when your licence is up for renewal, get to see this, you may well find out that it is your licence that has gone.

The devil is in the detail, but to be on the safe side, I signed the online petition against it http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/14125 and if it should come in, I would be very wary of what I say to the GP.

Oct 14, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth?

I see..................

It must of been even more scarce back 6 years ago.......................so are you totally clued up with it all then...............

I would tempted to move clinic if you feel they are asking you stupid questions each time you visit...............

what insulin's are you on? Do you explain to them about ratios and how you actually arrive at your doses, I would expect the consultants and nurses to be able to pick it up relatively easy..............

Oct 14, 2011

Aboutsix 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth?

Actually I did the course about 6 years ago whilst I was living in Leicester. I now live in London and the last doctors I have enrolled with I have had to explain what DAFNE is. I travel around alot and some docs have heard of it, some are very informed and some have never heard of it and they seem completely bemused by the fact that I inject every time I eat. They seem pre programmed to ask how much of the humalog do you inject a day. I tell them it depends how much I eat and they look at me like just dropped the C bomb. They want me to go to their in house diabetic clinic but if you have to explain the basics every time you see them, what's the point. Need to find somewhere with a DAFNE nurse.

Oct 14, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth?

Hey, and welcome to the site.........

Unfortunately you are not a DAFNE grad just yet, as you haven't actually completed the course yet............ Wink

...........but hopefully soon enough......

Surely your doctors at the clinic, who presumably put you on the insulin regime you are on now are aware of carb counting at least......?

What do you mean you have to explain every time you inject.........? If you are on MDI, a quick and slow acting insulin, then this is what these insulin's exist for.......

Keep searching for other possible locations to do the course, its worth while, even if you need to travel/stay over.......

Hopefully some of the admin folk or HCPs may be able to direct you to a more reliable source of information.....

Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Center offer a similar carb counting/dose adjustment course online, which you could attempt in the mean time..........I have heard it is really good..............it obviously lacks the physical contact with other diabetics but is worth a go.........

Oct 13, 2011

marke 643 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Local Authority Changes

I would go to your PCT's website and find the link to PALS - Patient Advice and Liaison Service. Contact them and ask them to find out where this 'supposed' advice has come from. It may be this is just a GP excuse and is NOT based on any advice. If it is 'real' advice I would certainly be interested to know what this advice is based on ? Its not come from Diabetes UK or any other central body, so what evidence base are they using to decide this. Its patently stupid to make short term savings on test strips that increase the chances of complications that will cost the NHS a fortune in future.
If you do get any feedback please let us know. This is potentially an issue that could affect many people.

Oct 13, 2011

Aboutsix 4 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Local Authority Changes

Oh, that's interesting. I was told this was a new thing and I'm type 1. I hope they're not rolling it out across the board.

Oct 17, 2011 Poldaly 3 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate Awesome! thanks guys!

Oct 17, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate I worked it out as 0.5g CHO for every 1g of white chocolate.................... you got some scales handy.........

Oct 16, 2011 derekh1965 99 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate Hi According to Google a 35g white chocolate skull has 19g of carbs of which sugars 18g.

Oct 16, 2011 Peter 103 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Changing of Needles/BG Meters I get very confused by the conflicting requirements of the NHS as shown by messages on here. On one hand it's costing too much on test strips so we're told to cut down, but on the other even if there are no reported problems we're advised to throw needles and lancets away after a single use without any thought of the cost. Personally I have had no problems using needles or lancets multiple times, and so no need to do so. It is, after all, my finger, leg etc. that's being pierced, so surely I'm the one to know whether there is a problem?

Oct 16, 2011 Peter 103 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humalog - Injecting, Before or After? Having had the opportunity to try CGMS (constant glucose monitoring system) the one thing that came through very clearly was the benefit of injecting beforehand. In my case 15-30 minutes before works best, but as with all these things its has to be a case of trial and error for yourself. As novorapidboi says, I will inject regardless of BG level, provided I am not hypo.

Oct 16, 2011 Peter 103 posts	Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth? I have sent a message directly to you with the information you requested.

Oct 16, 2011 Poldaly 3 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / White Chocolate Any idea how many CPs are in white chocolate? I was given some white chocolate "skulls" and tried to guess the CPs, but I was left with high BGs so would appreciate any advice!

Oct 15, 2011 Widster 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Driving ban for type 1 diabetics! Yes, good idea to sign the petition to be sure.

Oct 15, 2011 KeithCl 43 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App You are very welcome, though I think recording entries whether on paper or electronically will always be a chore. Incidentally I got an up to date copy of the CP booklet this week and it is getting pretty hefty so an electronic version of that data is making more sense too.

Oct 14, 2011 PNThompson 57 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Lancets I've been advised that it should be changed after every test. Initially I found it easier to only change it every day or two but have changed since doing the DAFNE Course.

Oct 14, 2011 Ahmentep 98 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Lancets whiskysmum said: Hi, How often do you change the lancets in your lancing device? When i saw my DSN for a check yesterday she said i should change them after each use. I've sometimes left the changing of my lancets until my fingers hurt but i'm going to TRY & get into the habit of changing them each day or certainly every other day....we'll see Hi, I've always used a new lancet for each blood test, since 1978.

Oct 14, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Lancets Hi, How often do you change the lancets in your lancing device? When i saw my DSN for a check yesterday she said i should change them after each use. I've sometimes left the changing of my lancets until my fingers hurt but i'm going to TRY & get into the habit of changing them each day or certainly every other day....we'll see

Oct 14, 2011 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Driving ban for type 1 diabetics! Without knowing the full details of the exact wording of the directive, it is hard to know who or what it is aimed at - I fully agree that those who have severe and unannounced hypos, that require another to intervene whilst driving, should not be driving, how ever, if the wording is not tight and it allows for your diabetic specialist to note down that you have had a couple of hypos during the year, and may be once or twice at night, your partner woke you to assist you, and then the DVLA, who can write to them when your licence is up for renewal, get to see this, you may well find out that it is your licence that has gone. The devil is in the detail, but to be on the safe side, I signed the online petition against it http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/14125 and if it should come in, I would be very wary of what I say to the GP.

Oct 14, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth? I see.................. It must of been even more scarce back 6 years ago.......................so are you totally clued up with it all then............... I would tempted to move clinic if you feel they are asking you stupid questions each time you visit............... what insulin's are you on? Do you explain to them about ratios and how you actually arrive at your doses, I would expect the consultants and nurses to be able to pick it up relatively easy..............

Oct 14, 2011 Aboutsix 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth? Actually I did the course about 6 years ago whilst I was living in Leicester. I now live in London and the last doctors I have enrolled with I have had to explain what DAFNE is. I travel around alot and some docs have heard of it, some are very informed and some have never heard of it and they seem completely bemused by the fact that I inject every time I eat. They seem pre programmed to ask how much of the humalog do you inject a day. I tell them it depends how much I eat and they look at me like just dropped the C bomb. They want me to go to their in house diabetic clinic but if you have to explain the basics every time you see them, what's the point. Need to find somewhere with a DAFNE nurse.

Oct 14, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / The only grad in Isleworth? Hey, and welcome to the site......... Unfortunately you are not a DAFNE grad just yet, as you haven't actually completed the course yet............ ...........but hopefully soon enough...... Surely your doctors at the clinic, who presumably put you on the insulin regime you are on now are aware of carb counting at least......? What do you mean you have to explain every time you inject.........? If you are on MDI, a quick and slow acting insulin, then this is what these insulin's exist for....... Keep searching for other possible locations to do the course, its worth while, even if you need to travel/stay over....... Hopefully some of the admin folk or HCPs may be able to direct you to a more reliable source of information..... Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Center offer a similar carb counting/dose adjustment course online, which you could attempt in the mean time..........I have heard it is really good..............it obviously lacks the physical contact with other diabetics but is worth a go.........

Oct 13, 2011 marke 643 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Local Authority Changes I would go to your PCT's website and find the link to PALS - Patient Advice and Liaison Service. Contact them and ask them to find out where this 'supposed' advice has come from. It may be this is just a GP excuse and is NOT based on any advice. If it is 'real' advice I would certainly be interested to know what this advice is based on ? Its not come from Diabetes UK or any other central body, so what evidence base are they using to decide this. Its patently stupid to make short term savings on test strips that increase the chances of complications that will cost the NHS a fortune in future. If you do get any feedback please let us know. This is potentially an issue that could affect many people.

Oct 13, 2011 Aboutsix 4 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Local Authority Changes Oh, that's interesting. I was told this was a new thing and I'm type 1. I hope they're not rolling it out across the board.