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Aug 10, 2011
bib27 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Myths

hello all, I was told about DAFNE today as my control is slipping and making me a little depressed. I'm really keen to start this course hopfully in the next 3 months, i just wanted to hear about other people's stories and how much better my control can be. I'm willing to work hard. Smile
 
Aug 10, 2011
novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

JWo said:
Hey Lizzie,

My boyfriend supports me in these ways:
~ Whenever he's the one to prepare food, he's keen to let me know how many CPs are in what he has made.

~ Whenever I'm upset (caused by high or low) or unsure about what has happened with my BG levels, I let my boyfriend give his thoughts on it. I have made sure to introduce him to DAFNE the best I can and thankfully for the situation he loves working stuff out mathematically so sometimes he brings light to a dark puzzle.

~ My boyfriend is pescetarian which encourages a healthier eating lifestyle, on top of my own attempts at healthy eating (from being diabetic since the age of 5 it's always something I've aimed for). He has however never stopped me from eating meat.

~ Thankfully, neither of us drink or smoke.

~ It's yet to be tested but he has said that he's prepared to inject me if I am unable to do it myself.

To be honest, I am very thankful for my chap. Almost every boyfriend I had before was just not interested, or if they were, I didn't have something as valuable as DAFNE to help explain it to them so they can help me if needed. I'm so glad that I can explain it to him much better than I could before. It makes a world of difference. He's also great for bringing me back when I get flustered - for example, if I have a hypo, sometimes if I don't know why it happened, I try to work it out there and then. The boyfriend slows me down so I can recover first lol.



Your man seems like a good guy........................ Very Happy
 
Aug 10, 2011
JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved

Hey Lizzie,

My boyfriend supports me in these ways:
~ Whenever he's the one to prepare food, he's keen to let me know how many CPs are in what he has made.

~ Whenever I'm upset (caused by high or low) or unsure about what has happened with my BG levels, I let my boyfriend give his thoughts on it. I have made sure to introduce him to DAFNE the best I can and thankfully for the situation he loves working stuff out mathematically so sometimes he brings light to a dark puzzle.

~ My boyfriend is pescetarian which encourages a healthier eating lifestyle, on top of my own attempts at healthy eating (from being diabetic since the age of 5 it's always something I've aimed for). He has however never stopped me from eating meat.

~ Thankfully, neither of us drink or smoke.

~ It's yet to be tested but he has said that he's prepared to inject me if I am unable to do it myself - or do a blood test!

To be honest, I am very thankful for my chap. Almost every boyfriend I had before was just not interested, or if they were, I didn't have something as valuable as DAFNE to help explain it to them so they can help me if needed. I'm so glad that I can explain it to him much better than I could before. It makes a world of difference. He's also great for bringing me back when I get flustered - for example, if I have a hypo, sometimes if I don't know why it happened, I try to work it out there and then. The boyfriend slows me down so I can recover first lol.

Have a look at your life and the stuff that affects your diabetes and see if there are ways that your partner is happy to share with you. He's probably fully well aware that you're keen to keep your independence considering how you've been so far, so a good chat about it may be in order.

Best of luck Lizzie. I'm sure something can be arranged - even if it's just someone to talk to when your diabetes gets you down (ah another one mine does for me too!)
 
Aug 9, 2011
marke 686 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / dairy

this is the correct link http://www.dafne.uk.com/dafneshop-64.html for the DAFNE shop where they sell paper
diaries. However your DAFNE Centre should have supplies to provide you with extra copies, although these seem to run out Crying or Very sad
 
Aug 8, 2011
Coreen 2 posts

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

Chris loughrey said:

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.



Hi Chris, thanks for that, will look out for that version, now that I know what I am looking for.
Thanks again
Coreen Smile
 
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 578 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 109 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 578 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 109 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 109 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