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I believe if its says sugar free there should be no sugar, but sometimes this means no additional sugar to whats there already in the form or carbohydrate...........

its all about the carb content...............

Jul 11, 2011

chrisinbrum 41 posts

Does 'proper fresh' mean you personally pick fruit from the trees or bushes?! Well I do on my allotment, as well as buying fruit in supermarkets when I want to; that way I can check the CP value of what I'm eating!
It's not really helpful to a discussion on the CP value/injecting for cherries to criticise what you 'think' my shopping habits are, is it??
Don't buy them if you don't want, but there's no harm in having a look at the label while they're on the shelf if you want to is there?

The point I was trying to make is that I've found that I need to inject for some foods that DAFNE says I shouldn't need to, so I confirm what the CP value is and take the appropriate QA - I've found what works for me, other people might need to do the same Smile

Jul 10, 2011

ang78 12 posts

Thats what I thought to be honest. Think I will just stick with my Toffee Crisp!!

Jul 10, 2011

maria51 22 posts

Carb content comes first. I buy "sugar free" sweets which contain 0.0 carbs & 0.1 sugars. If the sweets you're looking at as you say have high carb contents, I personally don't think it's worth it Angela.
Another thought is; When injecting for sweets, does the sugar "fix" stay in your system very long & would your BG go low after a short time? This happens to me when I have the odd chocolate treat.

Jul 10, 2011

ang78 12 posts

Having a sweet tooth, I have found a online shop selling sugar free sweets. They advertise as suitable for diabetics but i'm a bit confused. Looking at the nutritional information, they still have a pretty high carb content per 100g (the 'of which is sugars' bit is low though). Which figure is it that i look at for working out insulin needs? And if its the first high number, is it worth buying sugar free? I hope someone understands what i'm trying to say because i think i've even confused myself!!!!

Angela

Jul 9, 2011

ClaireH 14 posts

I stopped doing nights as a Midwife as my diabetes was always poor. I was referred to occupational health and they stopped me. Apparently all endocrine conditions are affected by night shifts and the 2 month run I did when I became ill really messed me up Sad

Jul 9, 2011

ClaireH 14 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Metformin /Type 1

Simon Heller said:
The evidence that metformin makes a difference in Type 1 diabetes is not strong but some professionals use it to reduce insulin dose, weight gain etc There is some evidence of benefit for PCOS. It appears to be very safe but with some pretty unpleasant side effects of diarrhoea, abdo pain and anorexia for some people! The slow release preparation is better tolerated generally.
Simon

Ive recently been asked to commence metformin for insulin resistance and heart benefits?

Jul 8, 2011

Linda S123 8 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Metformin /Type 1

Hi,

I was advised to start the metformin to increase sensitivity and as a side bonus may also lose weight. Been ID diabetic for 40 years so insulin slowing down, apparantly. Been on a week now and have noticed all BG results much better and quite steady, but went quite low (2.9)
at 5pm today. Have had a couple of lower that normal results so going to reduce background Levemir in morning by couple units and monitor. Going to do carb free lunch tomorrow and check teatime results

Jul 8, 2011

meltow 78 posts

There's fresh, ...................and there's proper fresh Exclamation

Jul 8, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

from where, stuff in tubs are fresh are they not............?

Jul 8, 2011

meltow 78 posts

Isn't nightshift, life turned upside down? Confused

Jul 8, 2011

meltow 78 posts

Sorry, but any fruit/veg bought in labelled punnets is a complete NO NO! Just yuk....
For heavens sake, can't you buy fresh, hand picked and get them weighed?
Please, please resist all these wrapped/packaged/regurgitated F&V
My stress levels are off the richter scale, thanks to some of the comments on here! Wink

Jul 8, 2011

Alan 49 280 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Thyroxine side effects

Maria, thanks for that. There's nothing on the website of the makers of my tablets and I had problems using the website address in your posting. I'm beginning to think that the warning on the leaflet is just put there to cover the makers against any sort of comeback.

I suppose that being DAFNE-trained, our 'diabetic treatment' is altered every mealtime. I'm glad that the Thyroxine has not affected you and I also find it re-assuring. Once again, thanks.

Alan

Jul 8, 2011

Chchch 17 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / No change to HbA1c

The idea is that as soon as you start making changes and bringing your overall levels down, this will be reflected in your a1c within a few weeks. You are absolutely right about it being only a test though - I still find that too much emphasis is placed on A1Cs (especially by consultants) and that even a decent a1c can mask widely differing blood glucose results on a daily basis.

Jul 8, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

not done night shift for many years but I know it didn't do me any favours, however that was pre dafne........

as long as your background insulin is doing its job you should be fine, rotating shift patterns from day to night might confuse the liver I suppose which might mean your are constantly tweaking your background dose to keep up.........

also rushing about, which you may do as a nurse might need to be considered, so keeping some hypo resolve on you might be wise too..............

have fun............. Smile

Jul 8, 2011

maria51 22 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Thyroxine side effects

Alan, I've been taking Thyroxine pre & post Type 1. My GP, Endo & Dafne team all know I'm on it & have never mentioned altering diabetic treatment. I'll be asking them about it on my next appointment. As far as I can tell, Thyroxine has had no affect on me & diabetes.
The company that makes mine is Sigma & they have a website for consumer medicine information: www.sigmaco.com.au/prescription.cfm or your Thyroxine box may have info on it to a website in the UK.

Cheers, Maria

Jul 8, 2011

chrisinbrum 41 posts

chrisinbrum said:
I think it's useful to remember that the DAFNE 'rules' about whether you inject for certain foods might not suit everyone. for me, eating cherries I'd inject, and if you buy a punnet from the supermarket it will probably have the nutritional info on the back of the label - look underneath the lid for it.

DAFNE also says don't inject for nuts or pulses...I know that if I don't then I'll be high within a couple of hours! I just use the carb value on the packet label and treat them like any other food. I think the amount might make a difference though - as a veggie I'm going to base a meal around lentils or have a bowl of cherries, not just one or two!

I should add that it's probably sensible to follow the DAFNE rules to start with, but if they don't work you might need to 'break' them Smile

Jul 8, 2011

chrisinbrum 41 posts

I think it's useful to remember that the DAFNE 'rules' about whether you inject for certain foods might not suit everyone. for me, eating cherries I'd inject, and if you buy a punnet from the supermarket it will probably have the nutritional info on the back of the label - look underneath the lid for it.

DAFNE also says don't inject for nuts or pulses...I know that if I don't then I'll be high within a couple of hours! I just use the carb value on the packet label and treat them like any other food. I think the amount might make a difference though - as a veggie I'm going to base a meal around lentils or have a bowl of cherries, not just one or two!

Jul 8, 2011

Carbtastic 8 posts

Im about to do my first nightshift as a nurse. anyone got any tips ive no idea how its gonna affect my BG!

Jul 8, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / No change to HbA1c

the HbA1c is only effective over a 3 month period, the life of a red blood cell, but if your team offer more than this due to pregnancy it can only be a good thing..........its only a test though......

Jul 8, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts