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Nov 17, 2010

Adrian_Hill 8 posts

I also found out the KFC also print info on the back of tray papers. Found this out when I asked for carb info at the counter.

Nov 17, 2010

MelissaF 56 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Levemir issues

Hi J,

Thank you so much for all of this. I really appreciate your help and feedback.

It's interesting that the Levemir seems to be having similar effects on you. I did a bit more research on other websites yesterday (by Googling Lantus/Levemir comparison) and, although there were plenty of people for whom Levemir was working well, I also found several posts from people saying that they'd been experiencing the same problems - unpredictability, lack of patterns and extreme highs and lows - particularly very high levels on waking. I'm just wondering if it works for a lot of people but not for some and I happen to be one of the some.

We've been using it for about the same amount of time (I started the Levemir in July 2010) and I think that 5 months is long enough to try something with no success to be honest. I've been diabetic for 22 years, so same as you again, although I didn't develop it until I was 15.

To be honest I don't find that the time of the month has too much effect on my levels but I had enormous problems during my pregnancy. I'm not sure whether the insulin resistance that you develop is caused by hormonal changes, weight gain, a combination of both or something completely different. If I am lucky enough to get pregnant again I can't for the life of me imagine being able to cope with it with the experiences that I'm having on the Levemir at the moment.

I have been in email contact with my DAFNE team but I've just changed to a new team so I haven't known them that long. Although they're very good about replying to my questions, their opinion is that I should keep trying with the Levemir and, unless someone can give me a really good reason why this is the best option for me, I'm beginnning to think that maybe I shouldn't.

Nov 17, 2010

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI

Phoned the DAFNE educater today and I am still wating for her to get back to me I have no one that I can get intouch with I have no apoinments for anybody I just seem to be left to get on with it myself

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI

Is this the CGM your waiting for, that should give you some answers...

Its either that or take it in the morning, then during the night when your most sensitive to iinsulin, the background should be on its last legs...

Chase them up, the quicker you get things sorted the better...

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

Im hungry for eggs now............. Smile

Nov 17, 2010

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

Omelettes make a nice option for any time of day. Smile

Nov 17, 2010

Heather B 20 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

You could have scrambled egg (made without milk) and bacon.

Nov 17, 2010

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI

Thanks novorapidboi26 I was thinking that but will I have to speek to Dafne educator first about doing that I dont have any apointments for her or the Doctor I was told just to wate untill she phoned me about the blood moniter and she would get in touch when I had to go back. Ill see if I can get hold of her and ask thank you

Nov 17, 2010

vic demain 87 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated

People should be encouraged to post under their own names.

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

also a good choice......

Nov 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / App

Thats great news caroline.........long may it continue....

Nov 17, 2010

meltow 78 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast

Boiled eggs, without the soldiers?

Nov 17, 2010

chixystix 10 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious

i have it most years though i'm a bit disorganised and sometimes forget and it's never done me any harm. Flu jab definitely doesn't last for life. You're supposed to have one every year (in october / november) as it always targets whatever specific strain of flu is about that year and it changes constantly. All diabetics are supposed to have it. M x

Nov 17, 2010

MelissaF 56 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus

Thanks Paul.

Personally I've found that my BG readings on the Levemir have been really variable and much harder to predict than they were when I was on the Lantus. I've had real problems with very high early morning readings and far more extreme highs and lows.

I was just wondering whether anyone else had experienced anything similar?

I'm really tempted just to switch back to the Lantus again but I want to get my facts straight first.

Nov 17, 2010

bangers 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus

The main difference I have seen is that people on one injection of Lantus per day who have found that the Lantus does not last the full 24 hours have benefited from 2 injections of Levemir but I would welcome any other opinions.

Paul

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....... 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 686 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 686 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 Adrian_Hill 8 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / McD's I also found out the KFC also print info on the back of tray papers. Found this out when I asked for carb info at the counter.

Nov 17, 2010 MelissaF 56 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Levemir issues Hi J, Thank you so much for all of this. I really appreciate your help and feedback. It's interesting that the Levemir seems to be having similar effects on you. I did a bit more research on other websites yesterday (by Googling Lantus/Levemir comparison) and, although there were plenty of people for whom Levemir was working well, I also found several posts from people saying that they'd been experiencing the same problems - unpredictability, lack of patterns and extreme highs and lows - particularly very high levels on waking. I'm just wondering if it works for a lot of people but not for some and I happen to be one of the some. We've been using it for about the same amount of time (I started the Levemir in July 2010) and I think that 5 months is long enough to try something with no success to be honest. I've been diabetic for 22 years, so same as you again, although I didn't develop it until I was 15. To be honest I don't find that the time of the month has too much effect on my levels but I had enormous problems during my pregnancy. I'm not sure whether the insulin resistance that you develop is caused by hormonal changes, weight gain, a combination of both or something completely different. If I am lucky enough to get pregnant again I can't for the life of me imagine being able to cope with it with the experiences that I'm having on the Levemir at the moment. I have been in email contact with my DAFNE team but I've just changed to a new team so I haven't known them that long. Although they're very good about replying to my questions, their opinion is that I should keep trying with the Levemir and, unless someone can give me a really good reason why this is the best option for me, I'm beginnning to think that maybe I shouldn't.

Nov 17, 2010 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI Phoned the DAFNE educater today and I am still wating for her to get back to me I have no one that I can get intouch with I have no apoinments for anybody I just seem to be left to get on with it myself

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI Is this the CGM your waiting for, that should give you some answers... Its either that or take it in the morning, then during the night when your most sensitive to iinsulin, the background should be on its last legs... Chase them up, the quicker you get things sorted the better...

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast Im hungry for eggs now.............

Nov 17, 2010 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast Omelettes make a nice option for any time of day.

Nov 17, 2010 Heather B 20 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast You could have scrambled egg (made without milk) and bacon.

Nov 17, 2010 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Help with BI Thanks novorapidboi26 I was thinking that but will I have to speek to Dafne educator first about doing that I dont have any apointments for her or the Doctor I was told just to wate untill she phoned me about the blood moniter and she would get in touch when I had to go back. Ill see if I can get hold of her and ask thank you

Nov 17, 2010 vic demain 87 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Abusive posting will not be tolerated People should be encouraged to post under their own names.

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast also a good choice......

Nov 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / App Thats great news caroline.........long may it continue....

Nov 17, 2010 meltow 78 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Free Breakfast Boiled eggs, without the soldiers?

Nov 17, 2010 chixystix 10 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Flu jab - just curious i have it most years though i'm a bit disorganised and sometimes forget and it's never done me any harm. Flu jab definitely doesn't last for life. You're supposed to have one every year (in october / november) as it always targets whatever specific strain of flu is about that year and it changes constantly. All diabetics are supposed to have it. M x

Nov 17, 2010 MelissaF 56 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus Thanks Paul. Personally I've found that my BG readings on the Levemir have been really variable and much harder to predict than they were when I was on the Lantus. I've had real problems with very high early morning readings and far more extreme highs and lows. I was just wondering whether anyone else had experienced anything similar? I'm really tempted just to switch back to the Lantus again but I want to get my facts straight first.

Nov 17, 2010 bangers 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Levemir versus Lantus The main difference I have seen is that people on one injection of Lantus per day who have found that the Lantus does not last the full 24 hours have benefited from 2 injections of Levemir but I would welcome any other opinions. Paul

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 686 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 686 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.