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Jul 15, 2018

torana 53 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs in parsnips

Hi Jo
Just checked the carbs on Calorie King an app I use everyday. 100g of parsnip = 10.2 carbs. It also has many Australian brands so could be useful for you.

Jul 15, 2018

Jo Smith 8 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs in parsnips

Never eaten parsnips before so I was wondering what the carb count is?

Jul 9, 2018

Ben F 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Daily diary entries

Hi,

As per the above, you should be able to see all your entries from any devices which you use the app on. On the ‘diary’ tab, just drag downwards and release and it will sync all of your readings from the website to that device.

Hope that helps.

Jul 9, 2018

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Meter strip top-up query

Don't know about the Diasend compatibility but the Contour next test strips allow top up of blood if you didn't manage enough the first time.

there are a few different models of meter that are compatible with these strips, contour one, contour link etc...

Jul 9, 2018

Deepra 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Pregnancy - what was HbA1c when you got the go-ahead

Hi, I was considered diabetic in 2011. My HBA1c was above 10 and I was only 29 years old (Female). As my brother was a Doctor and his treatment is more holistic, I called him in a shock to tell my HBA1C reading which was very very high. He gave me few tips and I religiously followed that. I immediately started brisk walking 1 hour every morning and cut down on portions I ate. In 3 months straight I lost 9 kgs and became very energetic. I used to be active when ever I could. When I tested my HBA1c, It was 6.4. It was like a new birth. I was feeling energetic almost all the time....

I conceived my second child in 2013 with HBA1C of 6.5.. I maintained by sugar level only by portion control and regular walking. I delivered a healthy (3 kg) girl child without insulin or any other medication, maintaining my HBA1C up to max of 6.5. So guys, if you regularly walk and eat less carbs supported by health fruits and vegetable and protein, controlling is very easy and YES POSSIBLE!
Infact during my pregnancy, I maintained my physical activity (Slow and comfortable pace walking) and food so well that I didn't gain weight at all..The baby took nutrition from me Smile

and we both were super healthy.
Pls contact me for any doubts ...

Jul 3, 2018

Gdorean 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cysts and antibiotics

Hello everyone, I've been having a right old time with cysts recently and am currently on my fourth or fifth (I've lost count) course of antibiotics. I haven't spoken to my diabetes nurse and will do tomorrow. But I just wondered: Has anyone had problems getting cysts on your skin?
The first one arrived on the top of my head a few months ago, I thought it was a spot. But it caused great pain (I think it was sebaceous), I got antibiotics and it went. Then one turned up on my nose, I thought it was a spot. But it wasn't. When it went, after antib's, It left behind a little dot and my GP diagnosed BCC (Basal Cell Carinoma). Then, that same day, I got two separate opinions from two more docs. The third said it wasn't BCC but gave me antib's for the latest infection, a blotch on my cheek which is pretty swollen. I've now been on antib's for those (a general antibiotic) since Friday and it's still kinda swollen. Meanwhile, I've been trying as hard as I can to keep my bloods controlled. It's obviously important as hell that I do and I now appreciate how much. But has anyone had a similar thing?
I have basic private health insurance and was just speaking to yet another GP this evening who told me what I have sounds like I need an antibiotic specifically for my skin (yikes, I didn't know such a thing existed). Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Gareth

Jun 25, 2018

alturn 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Meter strip top-up query

I currently use an Optium Xceed. One of the main reasons is that I can "top-up" the strip with more blood if I don't get enough on the first attempt. This happens quite frequently.

At my last clinic, I got a Optium Neo, which doesn't seem to allow this "top-up", nor does my Aviva Xpert. The Neo allows the clinic to upload all my readings to Diasend.

Does anyone know of a newer meter which allows blood top-ups, and is also compatible with Diasend?

Jun 21, 2018

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / low bg warning signs gone

This can often happen when control is really good.....

However, as a DAFNE graduate, you now have the ability to adjust your target ranges without any difficulty.

So it will just be a case of adjusting your target range, which will in turn effect your dose calculations.......if you are on target all the time before a meal, then you may need to tweak your insulin/carb ratio in order to keep you a mmol or two above normal...

Jun 21, 2018

KitsuneRin 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm)

Yeah, I was on 2:1 and I'm having to bring it up to 3:1 just to keep stable... I used to be on 1:1 so this is all new and feels like SO much insulin

Jun 21, 2018

Biker Andy 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm)

That's what my consultant recommended as well - I've already dropped daytime BI by 2 and dropped lunch CP ratio from 5:2 to 9:4 and now 3:2. I will start to look at a 7:4 ratio.....

Jun 21, 2018

KitsuneRin 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm)

I have this same problem, it's strange Sad

I think it is CP ratios though.

Jun 19, 2018

Biker Andy 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm)

Sorry to be so tardy in my reply. Dropping BI, CP ratio and injecting half hour before eating have solved this - or reduced it to a degree that its effect is negligible.

Jun 19, 2018

PatrickHerring 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / low bg warning signs gone

After DAFNE (late last year) my low BG warning signs got minimal (2.8 with no main symptoms) because my nervous system got used to well-controlled BGs, and now I'm in anxiety about it. Irony is the stress is causing high BGs.

Anyone else had this problem?

I'm thinking I'l have to go back to pre-DAFNE control to restore the alarm, or at least some of it. It's not as if I deliberately try to keep things tight, it was just that DAFNE works.

Jun 5, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir

Thanks Warwick, that's very interesting - i'll follow that up.

Jun 4, 2018

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Splitting the bolus for fatty foods

Nice. Experimentation is a good thing with T1D. Smile

Jun 4, 2018

Gander 7 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Splitting the bolus for fatty foods

Thanks for your reply! I actually eat quite a lot of vegetarian meals myself and have noticed that effect with those high fibre foods too, particularly barley which always used to lead to hypos!

I am on fast acting insulin, Novorapid, and Lantus, which lasts for 24 hours and I can't see my GP prescribing a third one unfortunately!

I guess I'll just have to keep experimenting but I am getting there! :-)

Jun 4, 2018

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Splitting the bolus for fatty foods

I'm vegetarian, but I find that foods like lentils, chick peas and beans have a really low GI, and can spike my BGLs for hours afterwards. When I eat these, I inject Humalog NPH which has a much longer tail than my regular Humalog. There is hopefully a section in your manual about the different profiles of insulin or you could use this link as a guide to find an insulin that may be better for you when eating fatty foods. https://www.healthxchange.sg/diabetes/essential-guide-diabetes/diabetes-types-insulin-action-profiles It is a little inconvenient to have another pen, but it does tend to make my BGLs much flatter than if I try to split my dose.

Jun 4, 2018

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir

Novo Nordisk make a similar pen - the Novopen Echo - https://www.novonordisk.com/patients/diabetes-care/pens--needles-and-injection-support/NovoPenEcho.html or https://www.novologpro.com/prescribing/insulin-pens/novopen-echo.html

Jun 4, 2018

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm)

Can you please share your DAFNE diary with this thread? (Select dates in the "Include my Blood Glucose Diary entries between" section below). In the diary also include anything relevant such as exercise, times of stress, or when stress is released. We then have a better idea of your doses, when they occur and can make better suggestions. Otherwise it is just too vague. Thanks.


Jul 15, 2018 torana 53 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs in parsnips Hi Jo Just checked the carbs on Calorie King an app I use everyday. 100g of parsnip = 10.2 carbs. It also has many Australian brands so could be useful for you.

Jul 15, 2018 Jo Smith 8 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs in parsnips Never eaten parsnips before so I was wondering what the carb count is?

Jul 9, 2018 Ben F 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Daily diary entries Hi, As per the above, you should be able to see all your entries from any devices which you use the app on. On the ‘diary’ tab, just drag downwards and release and it will sync all of your readings from the website to that device. Hope that helps.

Jul 9, 2018 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Meter strip top-up query Don't know about the Diasend compatibility but the Contour next test strips allow top up of blood if you didn't manage enough the first time. there are a few different models of meter that are compatible with these strips, contour one, contour link etc...

Jul 9, 2018 Deepra 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Pregnancy - what was HbA1c when you got the go-ahead Hi, I was considered diabetic in 2011. My HBA1c was above 10 and I was only 29 years old (Female). As my brother was a Doctor and his treatment is more holistic, I called him in a shock to tell my HBA1C reading which was very very high. He gave me few tips and I religiously followed that. I immediately started brisk walking 1 hour every morning and cut down on portions I ate. In 3 months straight I lost 9 kgs and became very energetic. I used to be active when ever I could. When I tested my HBA1c, It was 6.4. It was like a new birth. I was feeling energetic almost all the time.... I conceived my second child in 2013 with HBA1C of 6.5.. I maintained by sugar level only by portion control and regular walking. I delivered a healthy (3 kg) girl child without insulin or any other medication, maintaining my HBA1C up to max of 6.5. So guys, if you regularly walk and eat less carbs supported by health fruits and vegetable and protein, controlling is very easy and YES POSSIBLE! Infact during my pregnancy, I maintained my physical activity (Slow and comfortable pace walking) and food so well that I didn't gain weight at all..The baby took nutrition from me and we both were super healthy. Pls contact me for any doubts ...

Jul 3, 2018 Gdorean 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cysts and antibiotics Hello everyone, I've been having a right old time with cysts recently and am currently on my fourth or fifth (I've lost count) course of antibiotics. I haven't spoken to my diabetes nurse and will do tomorrow. But I just wondered: Has anyone had problems getting cysts on your skin? The first one arrived on the top of my head a few months ago, I thought it was a spot. But it caused great pain (I think it was sebaceous), I got antibiotics and it went. Then one turned up on my nose, I thought it was a spot. But it wasn't. When it went, after antib's, It left behind a little dot and my GP diagnosed BCC (Basal Cell Carinoma). Then, that same day, I got two separate opinions from two more docs. The third said it wasn't BCC but gave me antib's for the latest infection, a blotch on my cheek which is pretty swollen. I've now been on antib's for those (a general antibiotic) since Friday and it's still kinda swollen. Meanwhile, I've been trying as hard as I can to keep my bloods controlled. It's obviously important as hell that I do and I now appreciate how much. But has anyone had a similar thing? I have basic private health insurance and was just speaking to yet another GP this evening who told me what I have sounds like I need an antibiotic specifically for my skin (yikes, I didn't know such a thing existed). Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. Regards Gareth

Jun 25, 2018 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Meter strip top-up query I currently use an Optium Xceed. One of the main reasons is that I can "top-up" the strip with more blood if I don't get enough on the first attempt. This happens quite frequently. At my last clinic, I got a Optium Neo, which doesn't seem to allow this "top-up", nor does my Aviva Xpert. The Neo allows the clinic to upload all my readings to Diasend. Does anyone know of a newer meter which allows blood top-ups, and is also compatible with Diasend?

Jun 21, 2018 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / low bg warning signs gone This can often happen when control is really good..... However, as a DAFNE graduate, you now have the ability to adjust your target ranges without any difficulty. So it will just be a case of adjusting your target range, which will in turn effect your dose calculations.......if you are on target all the time before a meal, then you may need to tweak your insulin/carb ratio in order to keep you a mmol or two above normal...

Jun 21, 2018 KitsuneRin 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm) Yeah, I was on 2:1 and I'm having to bring it up to 3:1 just to keep stable... I used to be on 1:1 so this is all new and feels like SO much insulin

Jun 21, 2018 Biker Andy 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm) That's what my consultant recommended as well - I've already dropped daytime BI by 2 and dropped lunch CP ratio from 5:2 to 9:4 and now 3:2. I will start to look at a 7:4 ratio.....

Jun 21, 2018 KitsuneRin 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm) I have this same problem, it's strange I think it is CP ratios though.

Jun 19, 2018 Biker Andy 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm) Sorry to be so tardy in my reply. Dropping BI, CP ratio and injecting half hour before eating have solved this - or reduced it to a degree that its effect is negligible.

Jun 19, 2018 PatrickHerring 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / low bg warning signs gone After DAFNE (late last year) my low BG warning signs got minimal (2.8 with no main symptoms) because my nervous system got used to well-controlled BGs, and now I'm in anxiety about it. Irony is the stress is causing high BGs. Anyone else had this problem? I'm thinking I'l have to go back to pre-DAFNE control to restore the alarm, or at least some of it. It's not as if I deliberately try to keep things tight, it was just that DAFNE works.

Jun 5, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir Thanks Warwick, that's very interesting - i'll follow that up.

Jun 4, 2018 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Splitting the bolus for fatty foods Nice. Experimentation is a good thing with T1D.

Jun 4, 2018 Gander 7 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Splitting the bolus for fatty foods Thanks for your reply! I actually eat quite a lot of vegetarian meals myself and have noticed that effect with those high fibre foods too, particularly barley which always used to lead to hypos! I am on fast acting insulin, Novorapid, and Lantus, which lasts for 24 hours and I can't see my GP prescribing a third one unfortunately! I guess I'll just have to keep experimenting but I am getting there! :-)

Jun 4, 2018 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Splitting the bolus for fatty foods I'm vegetarian, but I find that foods like lentils, chick peas and beans have a really low GI, and can spike my BGLs for hours afterwards. When I eat these, I inject Humalog NPH which has a much longer tail than my regular Humalog. There is hopefully a section in your manual about the different profiles of insulin or you could use this link as a guide to find an insulin that may be better for you when eating fatty foods. https://www.healthxchange.sg/diabetes/essential-guide-diabetes/diabetes-types-insulin-action-profiles It is a little inconvenient to have another pen, but it does tend to make my BGLs much flatter than if I try to split my dose.

Jun 4, 2018 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir Novo Nordisk make a similar pen - the Novopen Echo - https://www.novonordisk.com/patients/diabetes-care/pens--needles-and-injection-support/NovoPenEcho.html or https://www.novologpro.com/prescribing/insulin-pens/novopen-echo.html

Jun 4, 2018 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Four O'clock Follies (or why does my BG fall off a cliff at 4pm) Can you please share your DAFNE diary with this thread? (Select dates in the "Include my Blood Glucose Diary entries between" section below). In the diary also include anything relevant such as exercise, times of stress, or when stress is released. We then have a better idea of your doses, when they occur and can make better suggestions. Otherwise it is just too vague. Thanks.