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Jun 10, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Some advice please
And one which you dont need to give up, but for effective basal testing, its the only way...............what did you have to eat......... |
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Jun 10, 2011
derekh1965
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Topic: General Discussion / Some advice please Yes, had a snack. Eat every night, unfortunately. A habit I've had since about 5 yrs old. |
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Jun 10, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Some advice please You should try and get a 3am result, that way you will know its the dawn phenomenon and that even though you are taking your BI dose immediately before bed or later on in your case, nothing can stop its effects............If by 3 am you have went up then you know you need more BI, although there are no carbs in that meal, it will eventually be used as energy/glucose, so if you can, have nothing, its hard, but necessary........ On the Tuesday you were 10.7 and had 6 units correction, then woke up 9.8, did you have a snack that night, like cheese and peppers......? |
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Jun 10, 2011
derekh1965
95 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Some advice please Hi NovorapidboiShock this morning and very disappointing. Woke with a BS of 13.7! Not what I was expecting. For bedtime food I had a small bowl of cheese, Hellmans mayo light and a handful of chopped pepper. No carbs there and I jump up almost 8mmol overnight!! I should maybe have 1 cp for supper and see how that goes as other nights when I have had cp I wasn't as high as I am this morning. |
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Jun 10, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Some advice please Hey Derek............There are definitely improvements coming, even if they are no that obvious, it seems as though your insulin/carb ratios will be coming down a bit once the BI is sorted...... Keeping the BI doses the same time every day is a good idea as your body will get used to that cycle of insulin, so keep that up.........to test your evening BI effectiveness its best to take no QA insulin before bed, so at 2330, have no insulin, even if you are just above target..then this way you can tell whether your BI dose has held you steady, at least until 3, 4, 5 am till the dawn phenomenon kicks off....... I see you were having some lows between lunch and dinner, this being due to your ratio change, remember you can go up and down in 0.5s as well, instead of the jump from 4:1 to 3:1, the smaller increment may be what you need, however always remember your insulin/carb ratios will never be perfect until the BI is sorted, and in my opinion, you are not there just yet, but nearly though..... I look forward to seeing todays results, especially the morning, as you had no carbs or insulin before bed, and you were on target, so anything between 4.5 - 7.5 and your there........and you can always repeat the dose again with no carbs to confirm.......... Well done so far................. 
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Jun 10, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / How can you work out HBA1c by using your BG averages? Is it possible? The formula you speak of is:HbA1c = Average BG (90 day) + 2.52 / 1.583 In all honesty it has always been roughly 0.5% out for me, but it all depends on how many tests you have done each day etc..........in theory if you tested every hour every day for 90 days, then you would have the best chance of getting the prediction/calculation as accurate as possible........however its only an estimate, I dont think anyone expects anything more than that............... Pre DAFNE I was 11.8, 3 months later I was 8.2............. Oh, and good luck with your test, I am sure there will be a great improvement................. 
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Jun 9, 2011
derekh1965
95 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Some advice please Hi NovorapidboiJust an update. I ma up to 30 BI from tonight and taking the BI at regular times, 10:30 and 22:30 as the evening one was at all different times. I have included my diary7 for the past few days |
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Jun 9, 2011
Jenny
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Blood Glucose range whilst pregnant HelloI needed my before bed blood sugar to be around 10 when I was pregnant as it always seemed to drop overnight. Adjusting bi did not stop this. Always had good hba1c (around 6) in both pregnancies but 1st born at 36 weeks (8lb 13oz) and 2nd at 35 weeks (9lb 4oz). Both planned c section due to failing placenta. So infact my insulin requirements dropped in last trimester instead of going up and this was a sign that my placenta was failing. |
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Jun 9, 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? I have heard you can calculate what your HBA1c could be by using a certain formula to calculate it. Any ideas people? Since i have been on DAFNE my BG have been well managed, and always within range, before i had done DAFNE my HBA1c was 11 i am hoping this time round it has improved 
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Jun 9, 2011
derekh1965
95 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Westin Gourmet Meat Hi I don't know if this is any good to anyone. This site sells online meat from free to roam animals. Tastes delicious especially the corn fed chicken supreme. Next day delivery is usually $7.50 but £3.75 today with no minimum order. Full details on website http://www.westingourmet.co.uk/delivery-extended?utm_source=offeremail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=mainbanner&utm_campaign=halfpricedeliveryextended Don't know how to create hyperlink. Hope it is of use to someone. Derek |
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Jun 6, 2011
saxman
28 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus I have began to note in my diary what I eat before bed to try and see if a pattern emerges with high bg and certain food, also I try to take my eve bI at the same time. and after 6 days my morn tests are within range.. just a thought for you ClaireH |
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Jun 6, 2011
ClaireH
14 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus IM trying an isophane for 2 months first |
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Jun 6, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jacket Potato Fat does slow the absorption of the carbs............I think the main point I would highlight with different types of starchy carbs and high fat content meals is that its the digestion that is effected, so in theory your insulin/carb ratio should never change, as you will always need the same amount of insulin per 10 grams for that time of day...............its the timing of the dose that is critical when trying to combat slowed or quickly absorbed foods...... |
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Jun 6, 2011
Michaela
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Jacket Potato Also you're eating it with fat which slows absorption doesn't it?For all types of cooked potatoes I use different amounts and ratios. For fries and mash I need a lot more than I do for baked. I used to have the hypo problem with jackets when going by the book. I had to figure out my own levels on potatoes. |
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Jun 6, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus A pump would be far better, but the majority of consultants will only put you forward after all other strategy's have been tested, however it has been known for some patients to get a pump with reasonable ease....... |
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Jun 5, 2011
ClaireH
14 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus Consultant agrees it dawn phenomenon and has suggested a trial of levemir but really a pump would be far better ........ Im on the fence at the moment |
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Jun 4, 2011
Rhollands
2 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / FEELING GOOD Glad youve got them sorted Lee
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Jun 3, 2011
Karl
83 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / FEELING GOOD did you get the ratio or QA wrong 8 CP and 16 QA is 2:1 |