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Jul 7, 2011
sarahg
29 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries Hi thanks for this i have been doing the DAFNE thing for over a year now and really happy with the way things are going until this week had a bowl of cherries for dinner did not find the carb on the DAFNE list, so looked on line injected as the advice from the carb counter i found on line (for 2.5 CP as the weight was a fair amount). BG fine when went to bed then 2 hours later had horrible hypo should have looked here first. i shall look as this advice page from now on first thank you
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Jul 7, 2011
Alan 49
280 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Thyroxine side effects My GP has just put me on Thyroxine tablets and I have just read the leaflet that came with them. There is a warning for diabetics that 'diabetic treatment may need to be altered'. This is pretty vague and my GP didn't mention anything about this. Can anybody give any guidance on this? I've tried Googling it but it seems that every promising lead ends up on a site trying to sell Thyroxine tablets. |
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Jul 7, 2011
Chchch
17 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / No change to HbA1c Hi MelissaHow are you getting on with getting your A1c down for pre-conception purposes? I'm amazed that the hospital will only test your a1c once every 3 months, as soon as I told my hospital I was thinking about having a baby I was offered tests and appointments every month, as well as appointments at the special pre-conception clinic which is arranged between the diabetes centre and the ante-natal clinic (all of which i grabbed with both hands!). I would suggest that you speak with them about your plans and hopefully they will offer you some excellent support too. After years and years of attempting to achieve "perfect" control, the hospital has agreed that I am not getting the results I deserve based on how much effort I put in, so have offered me the pump. It is actually NICE guidance that women who are wishing to become pregnant should be offered the pump if it's needed. Started on it 2 weeks ago - early days as yet, but my main concern of being hooked up to something 24 hours a day has proved to be totally unfounded. I actually enjoy having it attached, which I know sounds weird, but it's so incredibly convenient, and apart from the odd prob with knowing where to put it if I'm wearing a dress, it's been totally fine. If you get offered it, please don't turn it down purely because of your fear of being attached 24/7 - it could make life so much easier for you, as I hope it will for me. Cheers. |
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Jul 7, 2011
Chchch
17 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Ketones/ Not enough Carbs HiI always get ketones too after doing a carb free meal, even if my BG remains perfect. I guess it's exactly what those atkins diet devotees would be aiming for, but it doesn't make you feel that great! I think that you're right in following the sick day rules - very difficult to manage though in this situation in that you wouldn't want to hypo - if you had a hypo and had to eat would your op not be able to go ahead? |
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Jul 7, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hb1Ac results
WOW, that's a great result...................one which I may never see............. 
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Jul 7, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hb1Ac results
WOW, that's a great result...................one which I may never see.............
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Jul 7, 2011
Garry
328 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / How can you work out HBA1c by using your BG averages? Is it possible? Good news. Well done. Now keep the faith until the next HbA1c result. Regards Garry |
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Jul 6, 2011
navman2000
5 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / How can you work out HBA1c by using your BG averages? Is it possible? HBA1C 7.2 wooohoooo my best ever HBA1c in 12years...i recently had a blood test done just to check my HBA1c if it had improved and i am glad that in just over 6 weeks my HBA1c has come down from 11, to 7.2! really greatful that i had the chance to go on to the DAFNE course, its changed my thinking on diabetes completly, and allows me to have more freedom. thank you to all the people who replied to my question when i had posted it, all the information was usefull
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Jul 6, 2011
chrisinbrum
41 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved Hi Lizzie,Maybe your local diabetes nurses could help you out - try making an appointment to speak with them to look at how you could work on some of the issues you've mentioned already...and then when you get an appointment take your partner along too so that he will hopefully understand a bit more about what you're trying to deal with and how it's affecting you, and how he might be able to help or support you. I'm sure the nurses will have a lot of experience of not only what you want to get help with, but also working with the partners of diabetics to explain things to them and get them involved. You could also try taking your partner to GP appointments to discuss your diabetes/other related issues, or go and see your practice nurse together. Check with your GP or local PCT if there are 'Health Trainers' (or a similar service) in your area - they are there to help people to live a healthier lifestyle and will understand a bit (maybe not DAFNE though) about diabetes. They would be able to work with you and your partner to change whatever you want. I hope any or all of the above ideas might help - you need to be motivated to improve things for yourself, but you clearly are! You're not alone and there are people who should be able to help you; hopefully with a bit of extra support you'll be able to make a real difference. Good luck and let us know how you get on
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Jul 6, 2011
Lizzie
87 posts
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I have already mentioned that I am struggling here. It is not really helpful to say it is all down to me. I have zero support on this. I was looking for some here but the consensus seems to be I should do it all by myself. I CAN'T do this. I have felt like crying all day. But I will have to do it all alone as I always have. I am just so tired of fighting this every day and was looking for a way to get some small amount of support. But as it is all down to me I guess I can't have that. |
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Jul 6, 2011
Lizzie
87 posts
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I am sorry for being stroppy earlier. I am really upset about all this, plus someone at work shouted at me for something which was not my fault. I should have waited til I had calmed down really. |
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Jul 6, 2011
Peter B
4 posts
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Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app
Simon, thanks for this feedback. I had the same problem which arose after I moved to a new iphone, re-saving an entry with the upload turned on fixed it.
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Jul 6, 2011
marke
643 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved Lizzie, sorry but if you ask for help you have to expect some people to have views that don't conflict with yours. I don't think Sarah was passing judgement on your life, just suggesting the solution is ultimately in your hands. Before you get upset with me, I'm not being critical, I too have a family that loves Chocolate and know all about temptation .With regards to 'support' my experience is my wife went from being casual about my Diabetes to being paranoid after a had a 'proper' hypo. You can get too much support. But I know what you mean. The problem is finding simplistic information about Diabetes that a non-Diabetic won't find completely boring or mystifying. Diabetes UK do provide leaflets information and do have local support groups your can find ones potentially in your area here . Most of these groups are run by Diabetics and can help if you can get your partner to go with you to one of their meetings. My group has helped a number of people and their partners with Diabetic issues. With regard to unhealthly food all you can really do is try to strike a balance between 'crap' and healthy food. If we all ate only what was good for us then life would be pretty dull. So why not try a softly softly approach. Just cut one bit of the bad stuff at a time and gently steer to a healthier range of foods. Keep the chocolate for now, hey don't tell me you can quit it completely  , just try to reduce the amount you personally eat. We are all happy to try to give support via this site, but typing to a computer screen is not the same as meeting and talking to people. Have you tired your DAFNE Educators or are they snowed under like most ? |
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Jul 6, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved the key thing to remember is you can eat what you like as any non diabetic would, letting your partner know this would be a good start.....So its just general lifestyle choices that have to be made........ What things do you buy/eat together that you would consider unhealthy? Do you think you eat this unhealthy food too much? My circumstances are fortunate, I also accompany the wife on shopping trips, but ultimately she decides what goes in, with the odd treat, but the shopping list is like any other shopper..... What involvement would you like to see from your partner, there is not much he can do to be honest, apart from helping you eat healthier by joining you at meal times with meals that are beneficial.... If your partner would like to talk to other diabetics and more importantly carers/partners of diabetics he can head over to the Diabetes Support Forum...... Everyone on there is friendly and basically there for support if things get too much, good also for you.... |
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Jul 6, 2011
Lizzie
87 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved Hi SarahI don't know what you do in your household but in ours, meal times are when we eat together and talk about what has happened in the day. Sharing food is important. I know there is a modern trend for families to eat alone, off their laps, in their own rooms while glued to their individual TVs/computers. But I find this sad. I would like to spend time with my partner. We both work, so we only have evenings and weekends together. I don't want to waste this precious time. I love my partner and cooking for him is one way of demonstrating this. Also, I am concerned about his health.I don't want him to have health problems either. And then there is the shopping. If he is putting in unhealthy foods, I find it very hard to resist. Maybe you are some paragon of virtue who would put the chocolate back and put in a lettuce instead. But I am not. In our household we do the shopping together - for a start, I could not carry all the food on my own. The cost is divided in half. Maybe you are suggesting that we shop individually too? But what about items such as cleaning products, kitchen roll, milk, bread, that we both use? Do you live with a partner? If so do you shop and eat separately as you suggest? I know I have responsibility for what I eat. But in a shared household it makes sense that shopping and eating should be shared activities both for practical and emotional reasons. My partner does love me. He has a tough job (working in a jobcentre). That is a crappy miserable place to work right now, and the DWP is planning to take away what little pension he was hoping for, and he will pay more each month, which adds to our financial worries. This has affected him and he often feels low. He is trying to find another job but it is really difficult at the moment. We are both struggling and comfort food is really appealing. I am desperately trying to change but have no support from anyone to do so and am struggling on my own. I did not ask for judgement on how I live my life. I asked for helpful ideas on how to involve my partner. Other people's partners seem quite involved with their diabetes so I wanted tips on that. Do you have any? |
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Jul 6, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved Some good points there................If he does respect and love you he can make changes, or allow you to make changes for yourself........
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Jul 6, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Highs Your life is your own, but I would think its best to get back into a normal day/night routine............it will make control a lot easier and will allow other like myself and your diabetic team to help you more easily............How are you looking for jobs?Surely getting up early will help you look for jobs and prepare you for getting up for work when the time comes........ I think splitting your dose at this time might not be the best, as you might not be out of bed to give yourself the other dose on time, on the other hand it may encourage you to start getting up........ It will be a hard routine to get out of, I have seen it happen to friends, family even myself.......... Good luck......... |
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Jul 5, 2011
HelenP
218 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved I think it is in "the make up". My EX-husband left on diagnosis (also left his second wife when she got sick!) but my son who was only two when husband left became so aware of my diabetic status even as a youngster that he used to get me sweets/cake/biscuits etc when he thought I was low. He was doing this reliably when he was in primary school. He became an intensive care paramedic. Which came first perception and awareness coupled with the caring nature or the necessity of being aware? My daughter (older by two years) used to stand by and watch. Even now she is only aware if I do something first...like get sweets!We had a function for my daughter's birthday recently and ex-husband came and asked about my health (my greatest revenge is to live a long and healthy life). I told him about my almost new pump. The questions he asked were asinine. On the other hand my son and daughter in law just expect me to do and get what I need. If I am stuffing my face with JBs they will ask if I need anything but mostly I get on with it. Helen |
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Jul 5, 2011
MrGreenYeti
5 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Highs Well, I've been going to bed this late for like a year now, so it's not going to change soon, I would think.It will do when I get a job. Unless I get a night job, then I don't have to change my sleeping pattern much. I have my Lantus injection at about 12:30am, which is what it's been since I was diagnosed. So, it'll be about 5-6am, just before I go to bed, usually, unless I need to get up earlier then usual. |
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Jul 5, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Highs I would increase your lantus dose, but you should still do a 3am test, or in your case a 10 or 11am test to see if your going low........Is your daily routine likely to stay like this, I would think that if your not forced to stay up this late with a job its unlikely.......and so making any permanent change might be in vain...... What are you doing on the computer, fun games I hope........lol |
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Jul 5, 2011
MrGreenYeti
5 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Highs Nah, I just stay up late at nights on the computer, as I don't have a need to get up in the morning.So, I would need to get up at like 10am to check to see if the Dawn Phenomenon is having an effect. I wake up at like 1-2pm everyday. So, what should I do? Split the Lantus, or increase it? |
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Jul 5, 2011
Lizzie
87 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Getting partner involved Hallo againIf we ate as much chocolate, pizza etc as my partner would want, I would have some serious problems. I am already fat, there is constant pressure from doctors to lose weight (have even been offered surgery) while my partner pushes the other way to buy unhealthy crap. My blood sugars are all over the place recently and I don't know why or what to do. My doctors have deserted me like they always do, the boxes are ticked why would they care? It would be nice to have someone to support me. I have tried Diabetes UK and they couldn't suggest anyone. My partner dislikes a lot of healthy foods and I can't be bothered making 2 different meals every night. |
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Jul 5, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,816 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Highs WOW.....................so you go to bed at 5 in the morning, are you on night shift or something? Never the less its all relative anyway.........being on once a day in my opinion is not very flexible for any lifestyle but it works for some people......... I also suffer from Dawn Phenomenon, I get up at 6:30am every day, apart from weekends, so my hormonal response happens at about 4:30-5:00am every morning, and if I dont have any carbs it will continue to rise, even if I have corrected the high reading at 6:30... What time do you actually wake up at? Is every day the same? With Lantus you need to wait about 3 days to see the effect any change of dose has had, so twice a week is normal in this case..... If you increase you dose it doesn't necessarily mean you will go low over night, your BI requirements might have just increased to a much higher amount, for no obvious reason, that's the beauty of diabetes............ If your QA has run out and your levels are continuing to rise well into the day, then it is your BI for sure..........increasing it doesn't mean you will be low before bed, but it might.........the reality is that your liver releases glucose at different rates throughout the day, so being on a single dose cant really deal with this well, you may need much less BI from waking to sleeping than you do overnight and vice versa.........hence the split, you can also do this with Lantus, but the best thing to do is test your BI with carb free/or no meals to see what is really going on, and also discuss it with your diabetic team....................... |
Still waiting for the cholesterol and other results.