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Feb 24, 2011

Karl 83 posts

Yes - it comes up as a printer - just pick that and print

Feb 24, 2011

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Not impressed x 2

I see you use your stomach for all injections.
Do you have any lumps or bruising problem areas Jo?
I found when using large doses that it was necessary to spread things around to get repeatable insulin absorption.
Have you discussed alternate injection sites with your HCP?
Try not to miss BED result - and possibly some 03:00 am results especially when changing BI - you need as much info as you can get.
Stick with it. I can imagine that you may be a little dispirited at the minute - but your results seem more controlled. You will put it right.

Garry

Feb 24, 2011

Jo Penn 24 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Not impressed x 2

Well here are the next lot of readings - including an increase in basal to 32u BD :-( bring on the weight gain.. my team are well confused and not sure whats happening and feel very out of the loop.

So gonna write a complaint; compile correspondence (lack of) and get some pump info

Jo

Feb 24, 2011

DianeH 7 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app

Thanks Dr.Jamie. I'll have a go!

Feb 24, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs

Good call Karl, I take it once installed it gives you the cute pdf option within the print options.....

Feb 24, 2011

Dr.Jamie 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app

Hi Guys
Thanks for your help I have now managed to get my results to the online records. It was really easy when I was shown how. Thanks

Dianne
To answer your question the dafne app allows you to record your results without being online I am terrible at recording results in a paper diary but I always have my mobile with me so it's simple.
If you need any help just ask as I am pretty confident on how to use the app now

Feb 23, 2011

DianeH 7 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app

Hi

I have just acquired an iPod touch. I have the carbs and cals app but where can I get the diary one? I have been logging some of my results but have poor wi-fi access near my work locations and cannot get onto the site without internet. Does the app help?

Feb 23, 2011

Karl 83 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs

install CUTEPDF http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/Writer.asp then print but pick cutepdf - it will ask you to name the file and make a PDF instead of printing - best of all its FREE

Feb 23, 2011

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs

Or perhaps you could persuade him to sign up as a HCP, and then you could share them with him...

Stew

Feb 23, 2011

Steve Whitfield 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs

Hi Novo

Yeah i have done this before so will do that for him. Thanks for your help.

Feb 23, 2011

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dispatches - Hospital Food

I have also had similar issues to Marke.

Twice in my Diabetic life I have been hospitalised - shattered my left leg twice, 5 years apart. At the first hospital they had me rigged up to a drip and a sliding scale, which was playing havoc, plus the food was rubbish - it got to the point where after the second day I told them in no uncertain terms that if they didn't remove the drip, I would a) remove it my self, and b) make an allegation of criminal assault against them as I was withdrawing my consent as their treatment of me was not in my best interests. This obviously didn't go down well with the control freak ward sister, but it had the desired effect and I was able to test and control my diabetes myself.

The second time I had learnt my lesson - all be it at a different hospital, and I told them they could only put me on the sliding scale whilst I was under the general anaesthetic, but as soon as I was awake and aware I would be managing my condition myself - this prompted a very terse meeting with the ward sister and (for some reason) some administrator, but I got my own way.

This was all pre Dafne, but I am sure not much has changed, as wards are areas of generalism not diabetic specialists, but remember - it is your body, and they need your consent - unless you are unconscious, when they will act to save your life - and they are very good at this, but once awake, it is for you to decide, not them, don't be pressured by them, be firm - or down right rude in my case, you know far more about your condition and your body than they do.

It was also interesting to watch the C4 (I think) program on last night with the chef (can't spell his name, but you know the one I mean, the fancy one who makes stuff out of liquid nitrogen) and see the rapid improvement in the quality of food at the Alder Hay.

Feb 23, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Spirits and Wines

Depending on your sensitivity to carbs and insulin of course, you could just round up, that's what I do all the time, that means I can be sure I will be on target, even if on the lower side, but I seldomly am on the lower side strangely, if your having something that is 1.5CPs (15g) and only that then just disregard it, if more than one you could try even numbers, then you will be sorted.........

As I say, some people need to count there carbs right down to one decimal place, but if that's the case then pumping is the best option....

Try rounding up, record your results and then make a decision on whether you should be so accurate...

Feb 23, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / LOL

That made me LOL, I think it should be changed to Levemir or Lantus..........

Feb 23, 2011

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs

Dont think I have came across a way either, this might be a bit technical but if you get the graph up on the screen so as you see it in its entirety, then hit the 'print screen' button, up the top right of the keyboard, open up paint or some similar picture editing tool, edit then paste..............this then pastes the graph as a picture which you can then save, you can then email them as picture attachment......not the best but works.........

Feb 23, 2011

ReNZoR 5 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app

Hey

Open the app, tap Settings in bottom right corner, and turn on "Diary Upload". That should do it Smile

I run the app on my iPod Touch, so I have to wait until I am back home within the range of my Wireless router before anything gets uploaded, but if you have roaming internet - I assume that should upload from wherever you are.

Stu

Feb 23, 2011

ReNZoR 5 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Spirits and Wines

Hey

Thanks for the reply mate :0

I generally only drink Tequila or Jack Daniels that I mix myself with diet lemonade. From what I can tell on the bottles, nothing seems to have been added to the mix. I stay away from pre-mixed drinks like WKD etc.

As for the wines, I did actually make a mistake. I meant Dry and Sparkling white wines lol, not Sweet. I guess the Dry and Sparkling varieties would be much the same as the red wine regarding no carbohydrate?

Lager I do drink, but not since starting DAFNE... the carbohydrate booklet states 1 CP for 1 pint (575ml), however the cans I have are 440ml , 135ml off being 1 pint. I need to work that one out before I start drinking those again, as I don't really want to be over or under dosing myself. The other problem being my syringes (I have owned NovoPen etc and disliked it:/) are 1unit increment, not 0.5, I need to sort that out as some things that are 1.5 CP I cant inject 1.5, I end up either not eating those foods or eating double or matching something to them to round the numbers up.

Thanks again guys, really appreciate the help Smile

Stuart

Feb 23, 2011

Dr.Jamie 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app

Hi All,

I am a new DAFNE Graduate and have been using the iphone app to record by Testing results.
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to download these results into my online diary?
I hope there is a method because it will be a fools errand to transfer them one at a time.

Kind regards
Dr. Jamie Downing

Feb 23, 2011

Growler 4 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Mobile site released

Is there a way to force the online version from the phone so I can add it as a favourite? Something like appending "/mobile"?

Just started with the online entries and I'm finding it so much more useful than the paper version, especially for those days when the blood tests just keep on coming!

Feb 23, 2011

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / local meetings

Hi, interesting to hear these suggestions, it is something that has been discussed in the DAFNE User Action Group but not really moved forward. Part of the issue is contacting people in the local area. DAFNEOnline obviously has a user based but the general DAFNE graduate population is much higher. The big problem is only the local DAFNE eductators have any record of local graduates so its hard to make progress without their input. They tend to be VERY busy people who are very stretched and so don't always have time to assist.
That said I'm 100% in favour of this idea and am happy to help in my DAFNE Centre, we even have our own 'free' venue to hold a get together since the local Diabetes charity built our Diabetes centre and allow us to use it in the evening for free. I'm in South East Kent.
Lastly I would suggest people interested in organising something like this, post in their DAFNE Centre forum to gauge interest as this is the idea of the centre forums. Its worth keeping people updated in this forum but you are likely to find it easier to do the orgainsing in the local forums. I agree with Sarah, that is better graduate led because its more likely to occur and keep occuring with its 'driven' by the people its for rather than by the DAFNE Educator. I would still invite the educators to the meetings though !

Feb 22, 2011

Steve Whitfield 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs

Hi All

Just wondered if there was any way of emailing my BG Graphs. I have found a way of printing them but my dotor wants me to email them to him.

Ta

Feb 22, 2011

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / local meetings

I'm happy to try and help out for the Norfolk area.

Feb 22, 2011

moyesy 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / LOL

Laugh out Loud

Feb 22, 2011

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / LOL

I often see 'LOL' in various postings but have no idea what it means.

Litres of Lager?
Levemir or Lantus?
Lack of Learning in my case, I think.

Feb 22, 2011

sphillips 24 posts

Topic: General Discussion / local meetings

i was thinking very local eg the county that you live in. I was hoping that this topic would spark some interest and that people might look at organising something themselves. We tried to organise a local user group before DAFNE online was developed but the danger is it becomes another healthcare lead thing and in the spirit of DAFNE and from what i've noticed from talking to people in clinic some kind of meeting run by graduates themselves would seem quite appealing, now there is DAFNE online there is a better vehicle to organise this type of thing. I just wondered how people felt about this?

Feb 24, 2011 Karl 83 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs Yes - it comes up as a printer - just pick that and print

Feb 24, 2011 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Not impressed x 2 I see you use your stomach for all injections. Do you have any lumps or bruising problem areas Jo? I found when using large doses that it was necessary to spread things around to get repeatable insulin absorption. Have you discussed alternate injection sites with your HCP? Try not to miss BED result - and possibly some 03:00 am results especially when changing BI - you need as much info as you can get. Stick with it. I can imagine that you may be a little dispirited at the minute - but your results seem more controlled. You will put it right. Garry

Feb 24, 2011 Jo Penn 24 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Not impressed x 2 Well here are the next lot of readings - including an increase in basal to 32u BD :-( bring on the weight gain.. my team are well confused and not sure whats happening and feel very out of the loop. So gonna write a complaint; compile correspondence (lack of) and get some pump info Jo

Feb 24, 2011 DianeH 7 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app Thanks Dr.Jamie. I'll have a go!

Feb 24, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs Good call Karl, I take it once installed it gives you the cute pdf option within the print options.....

Feb 24, 2011 Dr.Jamie 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app Hi Guys Thanks for your help I have now managed to get my results to the online records. It was really easy when I was shown how. Thanks Dianne To answer your question the dafne app allows you to record your results without being online I am terrible at recording results in a paper diary but I always have my mobile with me so it's simple. If you need any help just ask as I am pretty confident on how to use the app now

Feb 23, 2011 DianeH 7 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app Hi I have just acquired an iPod touch. I have the carbs and cals app but where can I get the diary one? I have been logging some of my results but have poor wi-fi access near my work locations and cannot get onto the site without internet. Does the app help?

Feb 23, 2011 Karl 83 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs install CUTEPDF http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/Writer.asp then print but pick cutepdf - it will ask you to name the file and make a PDF instead of printing - best of all its FREE

Feb 23, 2011 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs Or perhaps you could persuade him to sign up as a HCP, and then you could share them with him... Stew

Feb 23, 2011 Steve Whitfield 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs Hi Novo Yeah i have done this before so will do that for him. Thanks for your help.

Feb 23, 2011 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dispatches - Hospital Food I have also had similar issues to Marke. Twice in my Diabetic life I have been hospitalised - shattered my left leg twice, 5 years apart. At the first hospital they had me rigged up to a drip and a sliding scale, which was playing havoc, plus the food was rubbish - it got to the point where after the second day I told them in no uncertain terms that if they didn't remove the drip, I would a) remove it my self, and b) make an allegation of criminal assault against them as I was withdrawing my consent as their treatment of me was not in my best interests. This obviously didn't go down well with the control freak ward sister, but it had the desired effect and I was able to test and control my diabetes myself. The second time I had learnt my lesson - all be it at a different hospital, and I told them they could only put me on the sliding scale whilst I was under the general anaesthetic, but as soon as I was awake and aware I would be managing my condition myself - this prompted a very terse meeting with the ward sister and (for some reason) some administrator, but I got my own way. This was all pre Dafne, but I am sure not much has changed, as wards are areas of generalism not diabetic specialists, but remember - it is your body, and they need your consent - unless you are unconscious, when they will act to save your life - and they are very good at this, but once awake, it is for you to decide, not them, don't be pressured by them, be firm - or down right rude in my case, you know far more about your condition and your body than they do. It was also interesting to watch the C4 (I think) program on last night with the chef (can't spell his name, but you know the one I mean, the fancy one who makes stuff out of liquid nitrogen) and see the rapid improvement in the quality of food at the Alder Hay.

Feb 23, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Spirits and Wines Depending on your sensitivity to carbs and insulin of course, you could just round up, that's what I do all the time, that means I can be sure I will be on target, even if on the lower side, but I seldomly am on the lower side strangely, if your having something that is 1.5CPs (15g) and only that then just disregard it, if more than one you could try even numbers, then you will be sorted......... As I say, some people need to count there carbs right down to one decimal place, but if that's the case then pumping is the best option.... Try rounding up, record your results and then make a decision on whether you should be so accurate...

Feb 23, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / LOL That made me LOL, I think it should be changed to Levemir or Lantus..........

Feb 23, 2011 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs Dont think I have came across a way either, this might be a bit technical but if you get the graph up on the screen so as you see it in its entirety, then hit the 'print screen' button, up the top right of the keyboard, open up paint or some similar picture editing tool, edit then paste..............this then pastes the graph as a picture which you can then save, you can then email them as picture attachment......not the best but works.........

Feb 23, 2011 ReNZoR 5 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app Hey Open the app, tap Settings in bottom right corner, and turn on "Diary Upload". That should do it I run the app on my iPod Touch, so I have to wait until I am back home within the range of my Wireless router before anything gets uploaded, but if you have roaming internet - I assume that should upload from wherever you are. Stu

Feb 23, 2011 ReNZoR 5 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Spirits and Wines Hey Thanks for the reply mate :0 I generally only drink Tequila or Jack Daniels that I mix myself with diet lemonade. From what I can tell on the bottles, nothing seems to have been added to the mix. I stay away from pre-mixed drinks like WKD etc. As for the wines, I did actually make a mistake. I meant Dry and Sparkling white wines lol, not Sweet. I guess the Dry and Sparkling varieties would be much the same as the red wine regarding no carbohydrate? Lager I do drink, but not since starting DAFNE... the carbohydrate booklet states 1 CP for 1 pint (575ml), however the cans I have are 440ml , 135ml off being 1 pint. I need to work that one out before I start drinking those again, as I don't really want to be over or under dosing myself. The other problem being my syringes (I have owned NovoPen etc and disliked it:/) are 1unit increment, not 0.5, I need to sort that out as some things that are 1.5 CP I cant inject 1.5, I end up either not eating those foods or eating double or matching something to them to round the numbers up. Thanks again guys, really appreciate the help Stuart

Feb 23, 2011 Dr.Jamie 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / How to download data from iphone app Hi All, I am a new DAFNE Graduate and have been using the iphone app to record by Testing results. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to download these results into my online diary? I hope there is a method because it will be a fools errand to transfer them one at a time. Kind regards Dr. Jamie Downing

Feb 23, 2011 Growler 4 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Mobile site released Is there a way to force the online version from the phone so I can add it as a favourite? Something like appending "/mobile"? Just started with the online entries and I'm finding it so much more useful than the paper version, especially for those days when the blood tests just keep on coming!

Feb 23, 2011 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / local meetings Hi, interesting to hear these suggestions, it is something that has been discussed in the DAFNE User Action Group but not really moved forward. Part of the issue is contacting people in the local area. DAFNEOnline obviously has a user based but the general DAFNE graduate population is much higher. The big problem is only the local DAFNE eductators have any record of local graduates so its hard to make progress without their input. They tend to be VERY busy people who are very stretched and so don't always have time to assist. That said I'm 100% in favour of this idea and am happy to help in my DAFNE Centre, we even have our own 'free' venue to hold a get together since the local Diabetes charity built our Diabetes centre and allow us to use it in the evening for free. I'm in South East Kent. Lastly I would suggest people interested in organising something like this, post in their DAFNE Centre forum to gauge interest as this is the idea of the centre forums. Its worth keeping people updated in this forum but you are likely to find it easier to do the orgainsing in the local forums. I agree with Sarah, that is better graduate led because its more likely to occur and keep occuring with its 'driven' by the people its for rather than by the DAFNE Educator. I would still invite the educators to the meetings though !

Feb 22, 2011 Steve Whitfield 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Graphs Hi All Just wondered if there was any way of emailing my BG Graphs. I have found a way of printing them but my dotor wants me to email them to him. Ta

Feb 22, 2011 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / local meetings I'm happy to try and help out for the Norfolk area.

Feb 22, 2011 moyesy 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / LOL Laugh out Loud

Feb 22, 2011 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / LOL I often see 'LOL' in various postings but have no idea what it means. Litres of Lager? Levemir or Lantus? Lack of Learning in my case, I think.

Feb 22, 2011 sphillips 24 posts	Topic: General Discussion / local meetings i was thinking very local eg the county that you live in. I was hoping that this topic would spark some interest and that people might look at organising something themselves. We tried to organise a local user group before DAFNE online was developed but the danger is it becomes another healthcare lead thing and in the spirit of DAFNE and from what i've noticed from talking to people in clinic some kind of meeting run by graduates themselves would seem quite appealing, now there is DAFNE online there is a better vehicle to organise this type of thing. I just wondered how people felt about this?