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Nov 17, 2010

caroline15 45 posts

Just to say thanks to everyone who helped. Amy's blood sugars are now fantastic, waking at between 4 and 5 mmol.

She's now on medication for stomach acid (she'd complained of a pain in her chest/stomach and a taste of blood in her mouth) and this seems to have stopped the high levels.

Thanks again.

Caroline

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated

the joys of IP addresses eh............

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI

stick at it carol..................

a split dose could help, it means you could chop the evening dose right down so you dont hypo overnight, but can then pile on the units in the morning to ensure your covered the rest of the day...

eg.......10 units am, 6 units pm....

Keep up the good work....

Nov 17, 2010

caroline15 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated

The one I saw was general. Just kids thinking they can't be traced, glad that they have been.

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

meat and cheese.............

well, thats what I would have, like cheese strings and little sausages etc.........its hard at that time though as not everyone feels like eating that kind of food at that time........you might just need to starve....... Sad

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated

result...............

was it general abuse or directed at someone....

Nov 17, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated

Further to Simon's message, some Year 11's at a High Wycombe school are in for an unpleasant discussion with their Head Teacher in the near future. So they won't be doing it again and a warning to anyone else who thinks its clever to post abusive/racist comments, we can and will find the cuplrits and ensure they are punished.

Nov 17, 2010

Sam 64 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

Hi All

I need to have a carb free breakfast tomorrow to check if I have too much BI and as I've never done it before and love my cereal in the morning what can I eat that will fill me up until lunchtime?

Sam

Nov 17, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I had the Pneumonia jab this year as well and the surgery was suprised I had not had it. yes its supposed to last for life but sometimes apparently you need a 'top' up. Better to have it than not, like the flu jab I beleive it is not a 'live' vaccine. This means it cannot give you pneumonia just as the flu jab cannot give you flu. The only illness you can get from these jabs is a reaction to the suspension ( liquid) used to deliver them. This often contains an
egg derived product and thus the potential risk of a reaction.
Go get them people its not nice to have Diabetes and flu :-(

Nov 17, 2010

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

That certainly would be a reason for me to not be offered considering I know my lungs are healthy - but the "p jab" does seem to be reccommended to diabetics but whether thats specific to a Type, its hard to tell. I can see the thread while Im replying on my phone but the name for p jab that was suggested, that looks like the words used on the leaflet I was given. Shall confirm later today. Smile

Nov 17, 2010

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI

I droped my BI agen last night to 16 and at 3.00 this morning I was 4.1 so I had dextro tablets and when I got up this morning I was 1.9 even after I had 1CP at 22.00 before bed so gess I will have to drop it agen tonight. I am not going to give up Ill just keep at it untill I get it right. Thank you

Nov 17, 2010

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

Took flu jab here at work last week to save me the bother of making appointment for nurse at my GP surgery. Have tried to get one every year for the last 5 or 6.
Some insulin resistance evident over the last few days....which is pretty much what happens to me every time I get even a mild bug.

Bit surprised as this is the first that I've heard about a pnuemonia jab. Never been offered one - even though my doc is very diligent. Lung capacity very good so maybe that is the fortunate reason?

Regards Garry

Nov 17, 2010

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Levemir issues

I've actually had a decent moment to get some bloods input into the database on this site so you can see things from the last few days after the results I posted in my long post a bit easier.

I currently plan to put my during day BI dose up by 1 or 2 after seeing what happens today (most likely 2 considering how high I regularly am and taking extra +2 of QA in most places).

The plan today is to do everything 1:1, do no meal time corrections and see what happens and then I'll apply the BI change tomorrow morning.

Nov 17, 2010

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I think I will go back to the doctors and see if their details have been updated enough yet so they know if I've had it before or not. The nurse who did my flu jab wanted me to make the decision. :/

Nov 17, 2010

meltow 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

Yes JWo, a few years back, I was also recommended a jab for pneumonia prevention, and I took it. I think it was called pneumococcal vaccine? If I remember correctly, one jab was sufficient for your lifetime.

Mixed in with this year's 'flu jab was also prevention against Swine 'flu. Goodness only knows which strain! All done and dusted, and no side effects. Worth it, just for peace of mind.

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I have had it once a few years back, but I havnt had it since, simply down to being lazy............ Sad

Nov 17, 2010

caroline15 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I'm pretty sure that I had it (the pneumonia jab) when I was diagnosed with diabetes. It was meant to last for life I think.

Nov 17, 2010

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I have my flu jab every year... as soon as I'm aware that they're available.

I have heard about non-diabetic family members related to a diabetic can be entitled to a free flu jab too. I had moved out of my parents' house by the time I learnt this, so I can't see how true it is any more. Does anyone exercise this or is it just rumour?

Oh! When I changed doctors recently and went in for my flu jab this year, I was asked if I also wanted to have another jab - unfortunately I don't have the leaflet in front of me, but I think it was for Pneumonia - if so, has any one else here had it? Any idea how often you're supposed to have it?

I just gave Wikipedia a look about Pneumonia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia#Prevention

Vaccination is important for preventing pneumonia in both children and adults. Vaccinations against Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in the first year of life have greatly reduced the role these bacteria play in causing pneumonia in children. Vaccinating children against Streptococcus pneumoniae has also led to a decreased incidence of these infections in adults because many adults acquire infections from children. Hib vaccine is now widely used around the globe. The childhood pneumococcal vaccine is still as of 2009 predominantly used in high-income countries, though this is changing. In 2009, Rwanda became the first low-income country to introduce pneumococcal conjugate vaccine into their national immunization program.[18]

A vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae is also available for adults. In the U.S., it is currently recommended for all healthy individuals older than 65 and any adults with emphysema, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver, alcoholism, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, or those who do not have a spleen. A repeat vaccination may also be required after five or ten years.

It's a bit worrying that I don't recall being offered it before but I may have been too young to remember. Has any one here been offered it and did you accept the offer?

Nov 17, 2010

caroline15 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I always have the flu jab, our GP practice sends a letter to all of those eligible.

In our house 50% of diabetics had the jab, (my daughter wouldn't have it and you can't make them have it).

Nov 17, 2010

vic demain 87 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

Had it for as long as it has been available, illness on top of diabetes is a nightmare and one I would personally do everything to avoid. Mine was done best part of a month ago, the doctors surgery phone around and ask if you want it.

Nov 17, 2010

maria51 22 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

I've had Type 1 for 16 months and have not fallen ill yet. My worst fear is the flu and getting a flu jab would NEVER have crossed my mind ! Thanks meltow for your post, now I can strike that fear off my list as I'll be having a flu injection every year from now on.

Nov 16, 2010

meltow 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

Ever since I was diagnosed in January 2000, I have taken advantage of the annual 'flu jab. I'm in my 40's. I don't know that I have ever had 'flu, but have always thought it sensible to keep as protected as possible from any potential health risks.

I wondered what proportion of diabetics take advantage of the 'flu jab?

Anyone know? Or any other comment to add?

Nov 16, 2010

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / BGL's prior to menstration

I'm glad we could help. Smile

Good luck with keeping on top of things during our naturally awkward time of the month! XD

Nov 16, 2010

Karl 83 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI

its a 10% - 20% adjustment of BI - 2 will be just over 10% (1. Cool

- so 1 b4 and another tonight and see how you go.

Nov 17, 2010 caroline15 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / App Just to say thanks to everyone who helped. Amy's blood sugars are now fantastic, waking at between 4 and 5 mmol. She's now on medication for stomach acid (she'd complained of a pain in her chest/stomach and a taste of blood in her mouth) and this seems to have stopped the high levels. Thanks again. Caroline

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated the joys of IP addresses eh............

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI stick at it carol.................. a split dose could help, it means you could chop the evening dose right down so you dont hypo overnight, but can then pile on the units in the morning to ensure your covered the rest of the day... eg.......10 units am, 6 units pm.... Keep up the good work....

Nov 17, 2010 caroline15 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated The one I saw was general. Just kids thinking they can't be traced, glad that they have been.

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast meat and cheese............. well, thats what I would have, like cheese strings and little sausages etc.........its hard at that time though as not everyone feels like eating that kind of food at that time........you might just need to starve.......

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated result............... was it general abuse or directed at someone....

Nov 17, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated Further to Simon's message, some Year 11's at a High Wycombe school are in for an unpleasant discussion with their Head Teacher in the near future. So they won't be doing it again and a warning to anyone else who thinks its clever to post abusive/racist comments, we can and will find the cuplrits and ensure they are punished.

Nov 17, 2010 Sam 64 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast Hi All I need to have a carb free breakfast tomorrow to check if I have too much BI and as I've never done it before and love my cereal in the morning what can I eat that will fill me up until lunchtime? Sam

Nov 17, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I had the Pneumonia jab this year as well and the surgery was suprised I had not had it. yes its supposed to last for life but sometimes apparently you need a 'top' up. Better to have it than not, like the flu jab I beleive it is not a 'live' vaccine. This means it cannot give you pneumonia just as the flu jab cannot give you flu. The only illness you can get from these jabs is a reaction to the suspension ( liquid) used to deliver them. This often contains an egg derived product and thus the potential risk of a reaction. Go get them people its not nice to have Diabetes and flu :-(

Nov 17, 2010 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious That certainly would be a reason for me to not be offered considering I know my lungs are healthy - but the "p jab" does seem to be reccommended to diabetics but whether thats specific to a Type, its hard to tell. I can see the thread while Im replying on my phone but the name for p jab that was suggested, that looks like the words used on the leaflet I was given. Shall confirm later today.

Nov 17, 2010 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI I droped my BI agen last night to 16 and at 3.00 this morning I was 4.1 so I had dextro tablets and when I got up this morning I was 1.9 even after I had 1CP at 22.00 before bed so gess I will have to drop it agen tonight. I am not going to give up Ill just keep at it untill I get it right. Thank you

Nov 17, 2010 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious Took flu jab here at work last week to save me the bother of making appointment for nurse at my GP surgery. Have tried to get one every year for the last 5 or 6. Some insulin resistance evident over the last few days....which is pretty much what happens to me every time I get even a mild bug. Bit surprised as this is the first that I've heard about a pnuemonia jab. Never been offered one - even though my doc is very diligent. Lung capacity very good so maybe that is the fortunate reason? Regards Garry

Nov 17, 2010 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Levemir issues I've actually had a decent moment to get some bloods input into the database on this site so you can see things from the last few days after the results I posted in my long post a bit easier. I currently plan to put my during day BI dose up by 1 or 2 after seeing what happens today (most likely 2 considering how high I regularly am and taking extra +2 of QA in most places). The plan today is to do everything 1:1, do no meal time corrections and see what happens and then I'll apply the BI change tomorrow morning.

Nov 17, 2010 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I think I will go back to the doctors and see if their details have been updated enough yet so they know if I've had it before or not. The nurse who did my flu jab wanted me to make the decision. :/

Nov 17, 2010 meltow 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious Yes JWo, a few years back, I was also recommended a jab for pneumonia prevention, and I took it. I think it was called pneumococcal vaccine? If I remember correctly, one jab was sufficient for your lifetime. Mixed in with this year's 'flu jab was also prevention against Swine 'flu. Goodness only knows which strain! All done and dusted, and no side effects. Worth it, just for peace of mind.

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I have had it once a few years back, but I havnt had it since, simply down to being lazy............

Nov 17, 2010 caroline15 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I'm pretty sure that I had it (the pneumonia jab) when I was diagnosed with diabetes. It was meant to last for life I think.

Nov 17, 2010 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I have my flu jab every year... as soon as I'm aware that they're available. I have heard about non-diabetic family members related to a diabetic can be entitled to a free flu jab too. I had moved out of my parents' house by the time I learnt this, so I can't see how true it is any more. Does anyone exercise this or is it just rumour? Oh! When I changed doctors recently and went in for my flu jab this year, I was asked if I also wanted to have another jab - unfortunately I don't have the leaflet in front of me, but I think it was for Pneumonia - if so, has any one else here had it? Any idea how often you're supposed to have it? I just gave Wikipedia a look about Pneumonia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia#Prevention Vaccination is important for preventing pneumonia in both children and adults. Vaccinations against Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in the first year of life have greatly reduced the role these bacteria play in causing pneumonia in children. Vaccinating children against Streptococcus pneumoniae has also led to a decreased incidence of these infections in adults because many adults acquire infections from children. Hib vaccine is now widely used around the globe. The childhood pneumococcal vaccine is still as of 2009 predominantly used in high-income countries, though this is changing. In 2009, Rwanda became the first low-income country to introduce pneumococcal conjugate vaccine into their national immunization program.[18] A vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae is also available for adults. In the U.S., it is currently recommended for all healthy individuals older than 65 and any adults with emphysema, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver, alcoholism, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, or those who do not have a spleen. A repeat vaccination may also be required after five or ten years. It's a bit worrying that I don't recall being offered it before but I may have been too young to remember. Has any one here been offered it and did you accept the offer?

Nov 17, 2010 caroline15 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I always have the flu jab, our GP practice sends a letter to all of those eligible. In our house 50% of diabetics had the jab, (my daughter wouldn't have it and you can't make them have it).

Nov 17, 2010 vic demain 87 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious Had it for as long as it has been available, illness on top of diabetes is a nightmare and one I would personally do everything to avoid. Mine was done best part of a month ago, the doctors surgery phone around and ask if you want it.

Nov 17, 2010 maria51 22 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious I've had Type 1 for 16 months and have not fallen ill yet. My worst fear is the flu and getting a flu jab would NEVER have crossed my mind ! Thanks meltow for your post, now I can strike that fear off my list as I'll be having a flu injection every year from now on.

Nov 16, 2010 meltow 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious Ever since I was diagnosed in January 2000, I have taken advantage of the annual 'flu jab. I'm in my 40's. I don't know that I have ever had 'flu, but have always thought it sensible to keep as protected as possible from any potential health risks. I wondered what proportion of diabetics take advantage of the 'flu jab? Anyone know? Or any other comment to add?

Nov 16, 2010 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / BGL's prior to menstration I'm glad we could help. Good luck with keeping on top of things during our naturally awkward time of the month! XD

Nov 16, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI its a 10% - 20% adjustment of BI - 2 will be just over 10% (1. - so 1 b4 and another tonight and see how you go.