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Aug 8, 2011
Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed

Coreen said:

Simon said:
The latest version of the app (1.5) is now on the app store - fixing some bugs, as well as giving you the ability to store your own carb portion info (see the + button on the top right hand corner of the carbs list)



Hi, sorry for being a bit mobile illiterate Embarassed but can I use any of these versions with my HTC Desire? Looked at the i phone but couldn't afford it, so having to make do, but would love to have a DAFNE app i could use on the go.



Hi Coreen,

There's no android version of the app yet, i've heard it being spoken of but no sign yet. The alternative is to get hold of an ipod touch (ie an iphone without the "phone"), it will work with the app store and you can use the DAFNE app in just the same way. Bit of a stop-gap solution I know but the best I could think of.
 
Aug 8, 2011
Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed

Coreen said:

Simon said:
The latest version of the app (1.5) is now on the app store - fixing some bugs, as well as giving you the ability to store your own carb portion info (see the + button on the top right hand corner of the carbs list)



Hi, sorry for being a bit mobile illiterate Embarassed but can I use any of these versions with my HTC Desire? Looked at the i phone but couldn't afford it, so having to make do, but would love to have a DAFNE app i could use on the go.



Hi Coreen,

There's no android version of the app yet, i've heard it being spoken of but no sign yet. The alternative is to get hold of an ipod touch (ie an iphone without the "phone"), it will work with the app store and you can use the DAFNE app in just the same way. Bit of a stop-gap solution I know but the best I could think of.
 
Aug 8, 2011
Coreen 2 posts

Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed

Simon said:
The latest version of the app (1.5) is now on the app store - fixing some bugs, as well as giving you the ability to store your own carb portion info (see the + button on the top right hand corner of the carbs list)



Hi, sorry for being a bit mobile illiterate Embarassed but can I use any of these versions with my HTC Desire? Looked at the i phone but couldn't afford it, so having to make do, but would love to have a DAFNE app i could use on the go.
 
Aug 6, 2011
Simon 574 posts

Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed

The latest version of the app (1.5) is now on the app store - fixing some bugs, as well as giving you the ability to store your own carb portion info (see the + button on the top right hand corner of the carbs list)
 
Aug 6, 2011
dsurtee 3 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Bugs in using the iPhone App

Thanks for clearing that up. I have tried what you suggested and IT WORKS. As you can tell I am new to the app!!!
 
Aug 5, 2011
NikkiAllen 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Myths

Interesting as I haven't seen this yet. The only one that I would just need to check is that the 4 is the floor slide is the misconception and the treat/eat slide is the correct DAFNE prinicple. (We teach treat/eat so hope it's correct).

The hardest misconception to change peoples idea on is the unrecognised hypos during the night cause high morning readings. This is something that lots of DSN's do still believe in and teach.

 
Aug 5, 2011
Anele46 108 posts

Topic: General Discussion / post dinner highs?

Chris loughrey said:
Hi Anele,

Thanks for your feedback. I had a chat with my Dafne tutor yesterday and they agreed with our thoughts as well
So I'm sticking with 1:1 this evening and seeing how it goes before possibly moving to 1.25:1 tomorrow if needed. But no issues with hypos as the diary shows.

It's nearly there, just a couple more tweaks and hopefully I'll have the structure settled-- for now!



Hi Chris,
Glad you are getting there and we all came to the same conclusion Smile
I'm sure you will get there as you already have excellent control, well done!
All the best,
Anele.
 
Aug 5, 2011
ketostix pla... 25 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help needed, ketones but bg in range

Cheers carolin for your advice. On the road to recovery now, think you were correct as I do not think I was taking enough cps on board. However I have learnt from the experience, so should be better prepared for my next holiday from hell lol
 
Aug 4, 2011
Simon 574 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Bugs in using the iPhone App

Hi,

When you enter the ratio make sure you press the done button on the keyboard before pressing the done button in the top left hand corner, otherwise the ratio won't be saved. I've just tried it out and it saved my 1.5:1. If you still get this after pressing the done button on the keyboard, then let me know which entry type you're doing it for, and also which version of the app you're on.

The app does calculate using the ratios from specify targets, so if it's swapping the ratios around again can you let me know which entry type you're doing this for, and I'll try and reproduce it so that I can fix it.

Thanks,

Simon
 
Aug 4, 2011
Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / post dinner highs?

Hi Anele,

Thanks for your feedback. I had a chat with my Dafne tutor yesterday and they agreed with our thoughts as well
So I'm sticking with 1:1 this evening and seeing how it goes before possibly moving to 1.25:1 tomorrow if needed. But no issues with hypos as the diary shows.

It's nearly there, just a couple more tweaks and hopefully I'll have the structure settled-- for now!
 
Aug 4, 2011
Damien Carr 1 post

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android app

Just joined the site,

Any more developments on the android topic?

Damien
 
Aug 4, 2011
dsurtee 3 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Bugs in using the iPhone App

The Specify Targets Section - Does not like half ratios. eg. 1.5:1 (This does not save and reverts back to 1:1. However 2:1 will save.)
Entering Results and Doses. - The app should be clever enough to calculate the number of units of QA using the info from Specify Targets.
In the ratio section within Specify targets QA:CP. I have a 2:1 but when this is entered the values are swapped over (1:2).

Any info when these small bugs will be fixed or reviewed.
It is a great app for people on the go. (Would be better with these fixes or a bit of guidance if I am using it incorrectly)
 
Aug 4, 2011
Anele46 108 posts

Topic: General Discussion / post dinner highs?

Hi Chris,
I would be inclined to agree with your ratio for your dinner is too low and would maybe need to be increased as when you increased it from 0.7:1 to 1:1 your bedtime BG had dropped from 13.2 to 8.3.
Difficult to say for sure with only a few days of data but given that the rest of your BGs seem fine my guess would be to up your dinner ratio by a little more and see what happens.
The only thing I would be concerned of is you are low in the morning and wouldn't want to risk hypos through the night/early morning. I would do a 3am BG check to be on the safe side.
How did you get on yesterday and today? Did you have a hypo yesterday morn as you went from 13.2 to 4.6 on tue with a dinner ratio of 0.7:1 and then was 8.3 at bedtime on wed night and you upped your dinner ratio to 1:1?
The other option would be to increase your evening BI by 1 unit but again you would need to be careful of hypos through the night, would advise doing a 3am check if you choose to increase either your dinner ratio or BI.
I would try making one small change and see how you progress over a few days.

You seem to have tight control for most of the day which doesn't leave much room for making big changes.
You may want to seek advice from your DAFNE tutor or DSN before making any changes?

Good luck! Smile
Cheers,
Anele.
 
Aug 4, 2011
Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

See I have even put my typo right in the last post..... and changed captures to captured Embarassed

Regards
Garry
 
Aug 3, 2011
Anele46 108 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

Garry said:
I have goofed in the past... but if you have made a mistake or the system has captures two identical replies you can edit or delete your reply using the

Edit post

link beneath the green Reply icon.

Regards
Garry



Thanks Garry, much appreciated Smile
Cheers,
Anele.
 
Aug 3, 2011
Chris loughrey 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / post dinner highs?

Hi guys,

Just looking for some feedback regarding the highs I've had post-dinner on monday & tues.

I've narrowed it down to one of two things:

1) bad CP count.

Meal on monday was: 50g pasta(dry weight)= 3.5cp
salad (minimal cp)
chicken breast
apple (1.5cp) + blueberries (tiny amount)+ 3 dessert spoons
of natural yoghurt (1cp)

Tuesday: 3 egg sized new potatoes (3cp)
fishcake (1.5 cp)
salad
fruit salad as monday

That seems right to me but I'm open to correction, maybe i've missed something?

The other possibility is a bad ratio.

I'm judging it to be around 0.75:1 but it looks otherwise. The only thing that makes me have doubts is that if I use the same ratio for supper before bed, it works no problem. IS it possible for sensitivity to move around so much late in the day?

BI has been checked using nighttime tests and zero carb meals and it looks correct from where I'm sitting.

So any suggestions from anyone would be welcome.
 
Aug 3, 2011
Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

I have goofed in the past... but if you have made a mistake or the system has captured two identical replies you can edit or delete your reply using the

Edit post

link beneath the green Reply icon.

Regards
Garry
 
Aug 3, 2011
Anele46 108 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

Sorry, didn't mean to reply twice!! Sad
 
Aug 3, 2011
Anele46 108 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

Caroline said:
Hi, I did suffer with morning sickness... usually was sick at 8am, 4pm and 10pm. I think I was advised by my Dafne Dietician to just take 1/2 to 1 cp... I found a ginger nut biscuit helped.

My sickness was not bad enough to warrant using the sick day rules. I think I felt nausea most of the time rather than being sick itself.

I did find that my blood sugars seemed more settled and controlled being pregnant. I wish it was the case now with breastfeeding lol. I have had a lot of HIs and LOWs with breastfeeding and I cannot seem to find a pattern to follow. Breastfeeding on demand, sure has taken it out of me. I have given it a good go, but have ditched the breast for bottle feeds now.

Good luck and do keep me posted on what your experienced are. Caroline x



Hi Caroline,
Thanks again for your advice, glad you didn't have to use the sick day rules! Smile
All the best with your bundle of joy, Lilia Very Happy
Anele x
 
Aug 2, 2011
seanquinn37 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / dairy

how do i get hold of new paper dairies
 
Aug 2, 2011
Caroline 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

Hi, I did suffer with morning sickness... usually was sick at 8am, 4pm and 10pm. I think I was advised by my Dafne Dietician to just take 1/2 to 1 cp... I found a ginger nut biscuit helped.

My sickness was not bad enough to warrant using the sick day rules. I think I felt nausea most of the time rather than being sick itself.

I did find that my blood sugars seemed more settled and controlled being pregnant. I wish it was the case now with breastfeeding lol. I have had a lot of HIs and LOWs with breastfeeding and I cannot seem to find a pattern to follow. Breastfeeding on demand, sure has taken it out of me. I have given it a good go, but have ditched the breast for bottle feeds now.

Good luck and do keep me posted on what your experienced are. Caroline x
 
Aug 2, 2011
Anele46 108 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Birth Announcement

Caroline said:
HI It may be worth talking to the consultants at both hospitasl first, to see what support they have in place for Diabetics who follow the Dafne programme. My care was through the same hospital I received my Dafne training, so I had regular appointments with them to change any ratios etc. I would have had regular appointments even if I hadnt completed the Dafne course. I had a Diabetic Midwife who contacted me weekly to see how I was doing. She was not Dafne trained and I felt happy to adjust my ratios myself, although it was comforting to know she was at the end of a telephone line should I had needed her. If I did have a query she would forward it on to the Dafne Tuitor, however I could have called the Tuitor directly myself if I felt the need.

When I went into hospital with Pre Eclampsia, the midwifes did not know anything about Dafne and so they were happy for me to deal with my diabetes myself. I didnt eat from the Diabetic Menu but I did take in my weighing scales! The Diabetic Team did help me to adjust my ratios after the birth and whilst im breastfeeding.

They have amended the Dafne course book now to include more on breastfeeding, so if you thinking of this route later, you may wish to contact your Dafne Course Tutor and obtain the appropriate pages. I would think it doesnt matter if a hospital is Dafne Trained, from my personally opinion, however, I think you should have contact numbers of your Dafne Course Tuitor should you encounter any problems or just to keep in regular touch regarding your pregnancy. I hope the above helps. Good luck. Caroline x


Thanks very much Caroline, I really appreicate your advice (especially when you must be so busy with baby Lilia!)
I will contact my DAFNE tutor to get the updated Breastfeeding info.
Did you suffer from Hyperemesis (Morning Sickness)? This scares me a little and managing my diabetes using the sick day rules as haven't had to employ them yet.

All the best,
Anele x
 
Aug 1, 2011
Orangette 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Exercise and High BG

If competing I trying to run my bg around 7 / 10 ( Mr Redgraves recommendations ) and am monitoring well before I exercise to try and set off around this mark !!!
So in a 3 day event day one is a short 2 lap blast on mountain bikes around a set coarse.
It is day one that I would like to tell you about my bg was 7.7 . My race partner and I set off to the start at 5pm evening event bg all day was good there was no pressure and you could start in your own time as each section is timed. On arriving at the start 20 mins later I was 13.6 so took 1.5 units of QA as new the race should only take us between 30 to 45 mins and didn’t want to go any higher ( I always have torq gels as hypo stops if needed which is a quicker fix than high bg ) off we go up a slight hill it could only of been minutes and instantly felt for a better word knackered heavy legs everything working overtime burning lungs ect I knew High !!! so after a hard frustrating 47 mins finished and had a bg of 24.6 ????
On longer races when this happens I have more patience and can make up for it at the end – I continually get readings in the 20’s.
So just woundered if you might have any other suggestions for me to try. Dafne is working really well when I am Dafne Smile for example through the week at work I am 5’s 6’s and 7’s yay yes of cause there are highs and lows but I stick to my ratio’s and use the adjustment guidelines ect.