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Oct 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

It would be helpful for her I suppose............

knowing the right portion sizes and different types of carbohydrate that effect her are very valuable bits of information......

depending on what medication she is on, it is probably likely she will not be able to correct high blood sugar with a shot of insulin, so being knowledgeable on the foods and portions that work best for her is really important.....

getting a blood glucose monitor and sticks would be good also, so she can experiment with different foods, to see how they effect her at 1.5-2 hours after meals, and to see what levels she wakes on, and before meals.............she shouldn't/wont need to test all the time though..........once she has discovered what works best for her anyway........ Wink

Oct 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

I dont use Humalog, but I believe it is a quick acting analog, just like Novorapid or Apidra................

So.........

1. I do inject before a meal, anything from 15-45 minutes, this allows the insulin to get underway in preparation for the meal, I worked out my timings for each meal by testing on a hourly basis between meals to establish what timing gave me the smallest spike [below 9mmol/l]

2. As long as I was not hypo, I would inject my dose at any BG level, before my meal...

3. I would inject after my meal if I was eating a high fat meal were I assume the absorption of glucose may be delayed and so delaying the insulin peak is required also..............[split dose]

Oct 13, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Testing Routines

you got my answer on diabetes support............. Wink

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 1,819 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 686 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 1,819 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 1,819 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 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Type 2 Diabetes & Carbs & Cals Book It would be helpful for her I suppose............ knowing the right portion sizes and different types of carbohydrate that effect her are very valuable bits of information...... depending on what medication she is on, it is probably likely she will not be able to correct high blood sugar with a shot of insulin, so being knowledgeable on the foods and portions that work best for her is really important..... getting a blood glucose monitor and sticks would be good also, so she can experiment with different foods, to see how they effect her at 1.5-2 hours after meals, and to see what levels she wakes on, and before meals.............she shouldn't/wont need to test all the time though..........once she has discovered what works best for her anyway........

Oct 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humalog - Injecting, Before or After? I dont use Humalog, but I believe it is a quick acting analog, just like Novorapid or Apidra................ So......... 1. I do inject before a meal, anything from 15-45 minutes, this allows the insulin to get underway in preparation for the meal, I worked out my timings for each meal by testing on a hourly basis between meals to establish what timing gave me the smallest spike [below 9mmol/l] 2. As long as I was not hypo, I would inject my dose at any BG level, before my meal... 3. I would inject after my meal if I was eating a high fat meal were I assume the absorption of glucose may be delayed and so delaying the insulin peak is required also..............[split dose]

Oct 13, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Testing Routines you got my answer on diabetes support.............

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 1,819 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 686 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 1,819 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 1,819 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.....