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Oct 12, 2011

PNThompson 57 posts

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

It was suggested on the course to do the injection after the meal as you may not eat as much as what is prepared so then you run a risk of a Hypo.
I generally inject after the meal and sometimes I leave it too long like tonight. Must do the injection now (30 minutes after meal)

Oct 12, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

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

Do you inject

1. Before a meal (i know this should be done 15 mins before or immediately before)?
2. At what BS level would you inject before...?
or
3. After a meal?

Oct 12, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Type 2 Diabetes & Carbs & Cals Book

Hi,

My MIL is Type 2 diabetic (i'm type 1) & i was wondering if the carbs & cals visual book would be any good for her. I've got the large & the pocket versions. My MIL was diagnosed in June last year (2010).

Oct 12, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Testing Routines

I know this can sometimes be an individual thing & i know about testing when we are ill or after / before excersise etc but do you have a testing routine ie
1. certain days / times when you test before meals
2. certain days / times when you test after meals
3. certain days / times inbetween meals, also do you test 1 hour or 2 hours inbetween meals?

Oct 12, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books?

Forgot about the Yorkshires, scrumptious...........

Is the suggested carb amounts successful when dosing up...........?

Oct 12, 2011

jgibson1962 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books?

Yorkshire puddings? I do count the spuds and you will find most of the items in seperate areas in the book, but i like it, very useful especially when dining out, it fits nicely in my Wifes handbag Laughing

Oct 12, 2011

marke 643 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go

Have you reported any crashes to Simon ? He can't fix them if he doesn't know about them. The ipod is the same as an iphone as far as the app is concerned, however like all PC's everyone has different software installed on them and other software could potentially interfere so its sometimes hard to track down the exact issue. I agree I wouldn't necessarily just get an iphone/ipod for the app but hey you can also get Angry Birds and other great games Very Happy

Oct 12, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books?

count it up yourself then pencil it in the back............. Wink

wont be much in a roast I suppose, potatoes mainly............

Oct 12, 2011

jgibson1962 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books?

I use the Carbs and Cals book, it was recommended to me by my dietician, be nice if they had Sunday roasts under the meals section.....

Oct 11, 2011

Widster 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App

Just wanted to day a big thankyou for developing this Android app. I have been struggling for the last few years with recording my entries in a paper diary. Just doesn't seem to work for me. I keep losing the diary, no pen, difficulty carrying everything etc. I always have my HTC Desire HD with me and it is so easy to use this app. My life is transformed! Thanks!

Oct 11, 2011

PNThompson 57 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go

I use the iPod option and when you do not have access to the internet a warning will appear but you can manually download the readings when the internet access is available as mentioned above.
I have experienced several problems using the App and at times the App closes down for no reason.
With the costs of either an iPod or Smartphone (iPhone or Android) I don't know personally if it is worth investing in just to use an App to record BG readings.

Oct 11, 2011

PNThompson 57 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help!

I'd agree that if it is part of the meal, or within an hour of the meal, include it in injection covering the meal.
If you inject for the chocolates I would also suggest you should be wary depending on what your current ratio is as I have found that a quick acting Carbohydrate like chocolate burns off quicker and therefore if you are using a higher ratio the insulin could result in a Hypo as it is still working after the chocolate has been absorbed.

Oct 11, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help!

novorapidboi26 said:
I would pick my desired number of chocolates, work out the carb content, and if possible have them after a meal, so I could include them in my meal injection.

However, if it was between meals I would just inject separately, taking note at my next meal that I might not be on target and that I dont need to correct my BG......

Happy belated birthday, hope you had a great day.....

Thank you Novorapidboi26 Smile

Oct 11, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help!

I would pick my desired number of chocolates, work out the carb content, and if possible have them after a meal, so I could include them in my meal injection.

However, if it was between meals I would just inject separately, taking note at my next meal that I might not be on target and that I dont need to correct my BG......

Happy belated birthday, hope you had a great day..... Wink

Oct 10, 2011

chrisinbrum 41 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go

I like the ipod option, although I've also considered an android phone now the app is available for android. I've not decided which to go for yet myself, but if you did want a phone Mags maybe an android one would be cheaper....

Oct 10, 2011

marke 643 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go

Do you actually need an iphone though ? From what you say you don't need to make calls or texts so you don't really need the 'phone' function, So the crucial factor is do you want to be able to use it 'on the move'. If you are happy to just use it at home or with range of a WiFi hotspot then you could get an ipod touch rather than an iphone, this will run the app quite happily. The only difference between an ipod touch and an iphone is the 'phone' part the rest is all the same. The advantage of an iphone is it would let you use the 'app' where ever there is a phone signal. If you don't need it to be this mobile then you can use an ipod touch. As far as I am aware you can even add entries in the app on an ipod touch when out and then upload them when you get home and in range of your home broadband.

Oct 10, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help!

Hi Marke,

Thanks for the reply & for the help. I will try to get the balance right if i can & thank you i WILL enjoy them MYSELF not for the whole family shhhh! Very Happy

Thanks for the Happy Birthday Very Happy

Oct 10, 2011

marke 643 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help!

I know, I know, I'm going to get into trouble for this but... Your female and you say just eat 2 !! IS that possible ? surely you will eat the whole box Wink

Being slightly more serious, it depends on what they have in them and what CP value they have. Chocolate has fat in so not rapidly processed by the body, although still probably quite a quick sugar fix that goes in and out of your system. I would most likely have a couple with a 1:1 ratio of insulin to their carb value and then if I found I was high either have a bit more insulin or more chocolate to get the balance right. There is no right or wrong answer it depends on you and how you process the chocolate. the main thing is enjoy it !! We don't have to deny ourselves in the quest for perfect BG's otherwise life would be too dull to bother with. Just learn from how the chocolate affects you so you know how to cope with it better the next time.
Oh and Happy Birthday Very Happy

Oct 10, 2011

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help!

Just been given a lovely box of chocolates (NOT DIABETIC) for my birthday today Very Happy

What would you do with them ie have just 2 then inject or....? I'm Type 1 on Humalog 4 x daily & Lantus at bedtime. I'm not overweight.

Oct 10, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go

Depending on what network you go with, paying Â£1 a day for internet would come with a maximum amount of data transfer, say 10Megabytes a day..............

this would be more than enough to accommodate the data going back and forth on the DAFNE app, which is only the downloading and uploading of readings, which as you say can be done at home were your wireless is available........

So if you have the money to buy the handset outright, then pay as you go is fine...........once you have set up the phone to connect to your router, it will do so automatically if your wireless is turned on on both the the iPhone and house.......so you dont need to worry about connecting by GPRS, however, even if you did, the DATA moved back and forth would never exceed any limit put in place for your charge of 1 pound, which you will be paying regardless of whether your online or not..........

Oct 12, 2011 PNThompson 57 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humalog - Injecting, Before or After? It was suggested on the course to do the injection after the meal as you may not eat as much as what is prepared so then you run a risk of a Hypo. I generally inject after the meal and sometimes I leave it too long like tonight. Must do the injection now (30 minutes after meal)

Oct 12, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humalog - Injecting, Before or After? Do you inject 1. Before a meal (i know this should be done 15 mins before or immediately before)? 2. At what BS level would you inject before...? or 3. After a meal?

Oct 12, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Type 2 Diabetes & Carbs & Cals Book Hi, My MIL is Type 2 diabetic (i'm type 1) & i was wondering if the carbs & cals visual book would be any good for her. I've got the large & the pocket versions. My MIL was diagnosed in June last year (2010).

Oct 12, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Testing Routines I know this can sometimes be an individual thing & i know about testing when we are ill or after / before excersise etc but do you have a testing routine ie 1. certain days / times when you test before meals 2. certain days / times when you test after meals 3. certain days / times inbetween meals, also do you test 1 hour or 2 hours inbetween meals?

Oct 12, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books? Forgot about the Yorkshires, scrumptious........... Is the suggested carb amounts successful when dosing up...........?

Oct 12, 2011 jgibson1962 29 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books? Yorkshire puddings? I do count the spuds and you will find most of the items in seperate areas in the book, but i like it, very useful especially when dining out, it fits nicely in my Wifes handbag

Oct 12, 2011 marke 643 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go Have you reported any crashes to Simon ? He can't fix them if he doesn't know about them. The ipod is the same as an iphone as far as the app is concerned, however like all PC's everyone has different software installed on them and other software could potentially interfere so its sometimes hard to track down the exact issue. I agree I wouldn't necessarily just get an iphone/ipod for the app but hey you can also get Angry Birds and other great games

Oct 12, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books? count it up yourself then pencil it in the back............. wont be much in a roast I suppose, potatoes mainly............

Oct 12, 2011 jgibson1962 29 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs & Cals Books? I use the Carbs and Cals book, it was recommended to me by my dietician, be nice if they had Sunday roasts under the meals section.....

Oct 11, 2011 Widster 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Just wanted to day a big thankyou for developing this Android app. I have been struggling for the last few years with recording my entries in a paper diary. Just doesn't seem to work for me. I keep losing the diary, no pen, difficulty carrying everything etc. I always have my HTC Desire HD with me and it is so easy to use this app. My life is transformed! Thanks!

Oct 11, 2011 PNThompson 57 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go I use the iPod option and when you do not have access to the internet a warning will appear but you can manually download the readings when the internet access is available as mentioned above. I have experienced several problems using the App and at times the App closes down for no reason. With the costs of either an iPod or Smartphone (iPhone or Android) I don't know personally if it is worth investing in just to use an App to record BG readings.

Oct 11, 2011 PNThompson 57 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help! I'd agree that if it is part of the meal, or within an hour of the meal, include it in injection covering the meal. If you inject for the chocolates I would also suggest you should be wary depending on what your current ratio is as I have found that a quick acting Carbohydrate like chocolate burns off quicker and therefore if you are using a higher ratio the insulin could result in a Hypo as it is still working after the chocolate has been absorbed.

Oct 11, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help! novorapidboi26 said: I would pick my desired number of chocolates, work out the carb content, and if possible have them after a meal, so I could include them in my meal injection. However, if it was between meals I would just inject separately, taking note at my next meal that I might not be on target and that I dont need to correct my BG...... Happy belated birthday, hope you had a great day..... Thank you Novorapidboi26

Oct 11, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help! I would pick my desired number of chocolates, work out the carb content, and if possible have them after a meal, so I could include them in my meal injection. However, if it was between meals I would just inject separately, taking note at my next meal that I might not be on target and that I dont need to correct my BG...... Happy belated birthday, hope you had a great day.....

Oct 10, 2011 chrisinbrum 41 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go I like the ipod option, although I've also considered an android phone now the app is available for android. I've not decided which to go for yet myself, but if you did want a phone Mags maybe an android one would be cheaper....

Oct 10, 2011 marke 643 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go Do you actually need an iphone though ? From what you say you don't need to make calls or texts so you don't really need the 'phone' function, So the crucial factor is do you want to be able to use it 'on the move'. If you are happy to just use it at home or with range of a WiFi hotspot then you could get an ipod touch rather than an iphone, this will run the app quite happily. The only difference between an ipod touch and an iphone is the 'phone' part the rest is all the same. The advantage of an iphone is it would let you use the 'app' where ever there is a phone signal. If you don't need it to be this mobile then you can use an ipod touch. As far as I am aware you can even add entries in the app on an ipod touch when out and then upload them when you get home and in range of your home broadband.

Oct 10, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help! Hi Marke, Thanks for the reply & for the help. I will try to get the balance right if i can & thank you i WILL enjoy them MYSELF not for the whole family shhhh! Thanks for the Happy Birthday

Oct 10, 2011 marke 643 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help! I know, I know, I'm going to get into trouble for this but... Your female and you say just eat 2 !! IS that possible ? surely you will eat the whole box Being slightly more serious, it depends on what they have in them and what CP value they have. Chocolate has fat in so not rapidly processed by the body, although still probably quite a quick sugar fix that goes in and out of your system. I would most likely have a couple with a 1:1 ratio of insulin to their carb value and then if I found I was high either have a bit more insulin or more chocolate to get the balance right. There is no right or wrong answer it depends on you and how you process the chocolate. the main thing is enjoy it !! We don't have to deny ourselves in the quest for perfect BG's otherwise life would be too dull to bother with. Just learn from how the chocolate affects you so you know how to cope with it better the next time. Oh and Happy Birthday

Oct 10, 2011 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Chocolates - Help! Just been given a lovely box of chocolates (NOT DIABETIC) for my birthday today What would you do with them ie have just 2 then inject or....? I'm Type 1 on Humalog 4 x daily & Lantus at bedtime. I'm not overweight.

Oct 10, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Iphone - contract or pay as you go Depending on what network you go with, paying Â£1 a day for internet would come with a maximum amount of data transfer, say 10Megabytes a day.............. this would be more than enough to accommodate the data going back and forth on the DAFNE app, which is only the downloading and uploading of readings, which as you say can be done at home were your wireless is available........ So if you have the money to buy the handset outright, then pay as you go is fine...........once you have set up the phone to connect to your router, it will do so automatically if your wireless is turned on on both the the iPhone and house.......so you dont need to worry about connecting by GPRS, however, even if you did, the DATA moved back and forth would never exceed any limit put in place for your charge of 1 pound, which you will be paying regardless of whether your online or not..........