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Sep 20, 2011
JayBee 582 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

My course was another that did a partner session but my partner was not able to attend. I did try to get my parents to attend instead, but again, had to work.

I'd love to do a separate meeting, but considering a meeting I've tried to arrange through this forum with another member had a fairly lacking response, I'm not sure one will ever happen...
 
Sep 20, 2011
Carolin 83 posts

Topic: Questions ? / BG Results

whiskysmum said:
.... You're very lucky being able to go on a DAFNE course & like you say you've learnt all about the ratios, hypos, tablets etc, maybe you could teach me about this ratio thing and the way it's all written down ie 1:1, 0.5:1, 3:1 etc when i see it all on here on the forums. The book i bought looks excellent if i could maybe learn how to use it and maybe alongside my diabetic specialist nurse who i go to see at my gp surgery. They don't do a dafne course in Warrington & i don't have the time to be travelling miles away to one or to be staying away from home due to family ie hubby, daughter & son. I guess i'll just have to carry on trying to learn from the forums on here.



This is another sad example of a service which had trained and set up to deliver DAFNE, but I believe the funding was pulled.
Anyone who feels very strongly that they should be able to access DAFNE locally should if possible try to lobby their PCT; put pressure on the 'commissioners'.
Whiskysmum, I don't know if the nurse you see at your GP practice is actually a Diabetes Specialist Nurse or just a Practice Nurse who's interested in diabetes? There is a big difference in skills. There are nurses and dietitians at the hospital who have been trained in DAFNE and although they are not currently offering courses, they will have the skills required to give you better guidance.
Good luck,
Carolin
 
Sep 20, 2011
JayBee 582 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Smart Insulin

I do agree - it is a bit exciting and it's very valid that the dating of the article means it's going to be years off yet...

However, it was a lady I met yesterday that admitted that her son had been put on a "smart insulin from America" that was not licensed in the UK. She explained that even after 2 years he was still having trouble controlling his condition (we're talking someone aged around 23 years from what I could tell) so arrangements were made to put him on it (possibly through private care?)... and the main google search result that came up for this was the article I have posted.

I do find it very strange that there was not more information avaliable if people were being put on to it... but as I'm sure we're all aware, people do tell porkies.
I guess if we want more information, might be worth keeping an eye on the (seemingly) dedicated site http://www.smartinsulin.com/ but I dunno...

This just doesn't add up...

Edit:

Under the terms of the agreement, Merck will acquire all outstanding stock of SmartCells, Inc. In return SmartCells shareholders will receive an upfront cash payment and be eligible to receive clinical development and regulatory milestones for products resulting from the transaction for potential aggregate payments in excess of $500 million.


http://www.smartinsulin.com/news/news_main.html

Are they effectively saying that if you're a shareholder, you have access to product use?
 
Sep 20, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Blood Glucose diary

Its the same for me, and I believe its something to do with the site as opposed to your display settings.............

The comments field is still there, its just the end of the box is out of sight, not a big problem I suppose, maybe they could introduce a horizontal scroll bar or reduce the size of the DAFNE Tools menu on the right hand side..........
 
Sep 20, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hgv

In light of these proposed changes I might try and get my 7 ton license, there has been a few times were this would have come in handy...........the criteria to meet seems to be really easy, well, for me anyway............

The criteria being;

There has not been any severe hypoglycaemic event in the previous 12 months;

The driver has full hypoglycaemic awareness;

The driver must show adequate control of the condition by regular blood glucose monitoring, at least twice daily and at times relevant to driving*;

The driver must demonstrate an understanding of the risks of hypoglycaemia; and,

There are no other debarring complications of diabetes.

This is really god news actually, especially for drivers who have had to stop driving after diagnosis............probably need to be reviewed on an annual basis though, which is safe.........
 
Sep 19, 2011
briangildea2002 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hgv

Thanks for the help guys,dont think i will pursue it even with the new regulations coming in.
 
Sep 19, 2011
mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Blood Glucose diary

Hi,

Mine is the same, it only goes upto the Injection Site column
 
Sep 19, 2011
Alan 49 280 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Blood Glucose diary

When making entries in my online diary, I like to use the 'Multiple Entry' option, but recently I have found that the panel seems to cut off the 'Comments' column on the right.
Is this something I can fix on my PC or is it a problem with the actual online diary?
 
Sep 19, 2011
Alan 49 280 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hgv

There are changes being implemented in October 2011 - see http://www.diabetes.org.uk/driving
 
Sep 19, 2011
marke 655 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Smart Insulin

Their website says its still in pre-clincical trials ( the article referenced is from 2008 ) which means its still a long way from being released onto the market. It would be nice BUT its a long way from reality.
 
Sep 19, 2011
Steven 18 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android app

Did this not come through?!!? Shocked

If possible please could we have BG figures within range highlighted in green, as on the website?

Thanks
Steven
 
Sep 19, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

The general concern and interest is what sticks out for me.............well done for him.............. Smile
 
Sep 19, 2011
caroline15 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

novorapidboi26 said:
Thanks...............it seems like so long ago now, loving married life though..........

So who was that conversation with?



Glad to hear it Very Happy

It was my (living apart) husband and he did come on the partners day on the Dafne course.

The ketones question was because Amy was constantly in hospital with DKA before she got her pump so he knows ketones are bad but didn't realise they tend to be with high BS Laughing (He has MS - me too - and doesn't always remember what I tell him).
 
Sep 19, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hgv

as far as I am aware, any class of HGV is prohibited.........I am not familiar with classes and so on, but anything above 7 tonne and its a no no.............so I believe.........

I seen this quoted from the DVLA website..........

New applicants on insulin or existing drivers are barred in law from driving LGV (Cat C) or PCV (Cat D) vehicles from 1/4/91.

Drivers licensed before 1/4/91 on insulin are dealt with individually and licensed subject to satisfactory annual Consultant assessment.

Regulation changes in April 2001 allow “exceptional case” drivers to apply for or renew their entitlement to C1/C1E to drive small lorries with or without a trailer subject to meeting all “Qualifying Conditions”.
 
Sep 19, 2011
briangildea2002 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / hgv

Hi guys,
Does anyone know if a diabetic is allowed an hgv class 2 licence? i am insulin dependant.
 
Sep 19, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / BG Results

Hey............

your carb counting seems to be really good so far with your porridge example..............the next step would be to consider your insulin/carb ratio...............

this is basically how many units of insulin you need to process the DAFNE standard of 1 carb portion (10grams).......

all new DAFNE students start at 1 unit for every 10 grams (1:1)..........then its test, test, test, adjust............

as i mentioned earlier, the best place to go is the Bournemouth website, its pretty much the same, all done at your own pace....then any questions you have can be asked here............have you told your team about your interest in carb counting and your intentions to delve deeper................?
 
Sep 19, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

Thanks...............it seems like so long ago now, loving married life though..........

So who was that conversation with?
 
Sep 19, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Smart Insulin

Always wary of these things, but the idea is exciting I suppose......................

But it would be like having a large dose if insulin inside you just waiting to be released, which has it risks I suppose......
 
Sep 19, 2011
JayBee 582 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Smart Insulin

Surprised there wasn't a discussion already about this...

http://www.technologyreview.com/biomedicine/21613/?a=f

Maintaining tight control over blood-sugar levels is a daily challenge for people with diabetes: it requires constant monitoring and multiple insulin injections each day. Now the biotech company SmartCells, based in Beverly, MA, is developing a drug that may do most of the heavy lifting in controlling diabetes. The injectable drug, called SmartInsulin, senses high glucose levels and automatically dispenses insulin on demand. As glucose levels drop off, the drug stabilizes, trapping insulin until the next glucose spike. Such a drug may cut down the number of insulin injections required to once a day.



Our thoughts on this?
I'm wary myself.
 
Sep 19, 2011
Lizzie 87 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can someone please remind me...

Thanks for all the helpful advice.

I thought the night hypo causing a morning high thing was a myth or misconception according to the recent post on here?

Regarding the metformin, I was on it. I stopped taking it when my prescription was cut without consultation and I kept running out before I got the next prescription. Since then my blood sugars have not really got straight again. I wish I had never taken it. I never lost any weight in fact I was gaining, and it did not improve my blood sugars. Before I took it I was just out of DAFNE, my ratios were working fine and I was losing weight. Metformin just messed everything up.
 
Sep 18, 2011
caroline15 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

Haven't been on here for a while but thought I would share our conversation last week

Me: My blood's low

Him: Do you have ketones Confused

By the way many congrats on your marriage novarapidboi Very Happy (Amy and I both on pump as of last Monday Very Happy hope you get one soon).
 
Sep 18, 2011
Damo8 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App

Thanks keith, makes a lot more sense to me now.
 
Sep 18, 2011
KeithCl 43 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App

Damo8 said:
So do the calculations only count those with sa prefix rather than taking the ones marked "correctional" via the drop down?


Yes it is the + or - that is used as the indication that its a correction. Somewhere in the beta thread someone asked what the "Correctional" entry type was for and I had to answer that I did not know; the Android (and iPhone AFAIK) code does not perform any processing based on that value.

Although the Android code allows multiple entries to have the same date/time, I just tried an upload and it looks like this site does not as you discovered. So it may be that I should add some code to the phone to disallow the creation of multiple entries with the same date/time.
 
Sep 18, 2011
Damo8 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App

Hi guys, I had not realised that I should use plus and minus symbols. So I will start using those. So my single entry corrections were just 2 rather than + 2.

So do the calculations only count those with sa prefix rather than taking the ones marked "correctional" via the drop down?

Regarding the missing ones with the same date and time. They were saved in my phone but not on the dafne web site. Maybe an upload problem but a bit of a coincidence. I'll be adding the correction along with the other stuff more using the prefix so problem solved anyway.

Cheers.
 
Sep 18, 2011
mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: Questions ? / BG Results

Hi Dave,
Yes i have got a built in web cam and i do use skype, Could you not copy and paste your charts then either put them into a word pad or just copy and paste straight into an email. I think we can exchange email adds using the message inboox on the left hand side of here. I ordered the book "CARBS AND CALS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES BY CHRIS CHEYETTE AND YELLO BALOLIA," and it arrived on Friday Very Happy. I am becoming familiar with the fact a 1: 1 ratio means it's 1 unit of QA insulin to every 10 carbs eaten. I had porridge and 1 round of roberts thick sliced bread this morning for breakfast which looking at the photos in the carbs and cals book would be about 37cp (porridge) and 20cp bread = 57cp & i did 6u of QA humalog insulin. I saw my diabetic specialist nurse ( a new one at the gp surgery) on Thursday, she said to alter my insulin to 5-6u QA humalog from 10u, stick to 10u at lunch ( usually a sandwich / crisps / soup but not all three), 12 - 14u at dinner (spag bol, chilli, casserole...) & stick to 34u at bedtime (sometimes have supper sometimes not). Hope me dribbling on makes some sense to you, lol Laughing