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Jul 8, 2011
meltow
78 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries There's fresh, ...................and there's proper fresh
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Jul 8, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries from where, stuff in tubs are fresh are they not............? |
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Jul 8, 2011
meltow
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / nightshift Isn't nightshift, life turned upside down?
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Jul 8, 2011
meltow
78 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries 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! 
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Jul 8, 2011
Alan 49
284 posts
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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 |
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Jul 8, 2011
Chchch
17 posts
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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. |
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Jul 8, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / nightshift 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............. 
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Jul 8, 2011
maria51
22 posts
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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 |
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Jul 8, 2011
chrisinbrum
41 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries
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
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Jul 8, 2011
chrisinbrum
41 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries 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! |
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Jul 8, 2011
Carbtastic
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / nightshift Im about to do my first nightshift as a nurse. anyone got any tips ive no idea how its gonna affect my BG! |
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Jul 8, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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...... |
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Jul 8, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Cherries
2nd DAFNE course, whats in the second course............strange..... |
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Jul 8, 2011
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Hb1Ac results much better than it used to be, but without making severe changes to my diet, which is healthy and diverse currently, I dont know if its possibly........... |
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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
284 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
1,819 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
1,819 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. |
Still waiting for the cholesterol and other results.