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Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump

Happy Days.............

Glad its working out so well, what pump is it?

The bluetooth connection sounds good......

Oct 4, 2010

Jennypenny 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump

I've got my pump

Im actually very happy with it , was very anxious at first but had a couple of line and cartridge changes and feeliing more a lot confident , its actually really nice not having to take injections and the freedom it gives you when youre out makes a big difference , i can check blood then just bluetooth the dose to the pump and its down , no hiding in corners taking injections in the loo etc Also not had one hypo so far ..........

Oct 4, 2010

Benj 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes...

I guesstimated 3CP for 5 but seemed insufficient. Ideally it'd be good to know per actual pancake. There are serving guidelines on the web (thanks for the link Karl) but not much indication as to what constitutes a serving.

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

so your ratios have been established then, thats good.......

its now just a case of tweaking were neccesary to get the best results....

Oct 4, 2010

wendyoliver 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

My course was last week

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

So are you actually on the course now or was that last week??

Oct 4, 2010

wendyoliver 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

Thank you Novorapidboi26 for your reply and for your advice x

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes...

how much insulin did you take........without being reasonably confident on the carb content it would be natural to expect dodgy readings.......there may also have been a delay of glucose release if infact the fat content was higher than normal...

Oct 4, 2010

wendyoliver 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

Hi Karl Thank you for your reply...I have been changing my ratios this week whilst on the daphne course to find my level as my first doses were a guess at first but i think ive found my level ... I understand 4.2 wasnt a hypo officially but i sure felt like it lol

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips

For me, so far ite been fine and I use lloyds 50-50 with another local pharmacy.......

I only get 2 pots (100 strips) each time I go.....

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,816 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

hey wendy, welcome to the forum.....

karl is right in terms of the ratio changes.....

you should have the same ratios every day....

finding out those ratios is the time consuming part........

just think back to what they said in your dafne course............if your not on target by the next meal and all other variables are ruled out (miscalcualtion of carbs, illness, background insulin running out etc), then you can up your ratio, or down it.....once your hitting the target your ratio is right.....

good luck......

Oct 3, 2010

Karl 83 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

Hi Wendy - You should not have to change your ratio just because you had more CP's and you should not be changing your ratio as much as your diary is showing, you need patterns - being from Hull also - remember POPIDOL - I think it was. Also 4.2 is not hypo (officially less than 3.5 - but it may feel like one after you BG's have been high for a long time). Good to see somebody else form Hull and East Riding Karl

Oct 3, 2010

wendyoliver 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Introduction

Just completed the Daphne course which i found very informative, I have completed my diary from Monday and I have had a slight decrease in my glucose levels. Tonight I have had a hypo but I think this was due to over counting at Lunch, I did a 2:1 ratio and im thinking because my cp's were quite high, should I have taken a 1.5:1 ratio. Any ideas?

Oct 3, 2010

marke 643 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips

I had problems with one touch ultra strips in a similiar manner. However a new chemist opened nearer to me, I switched to them and have not had a problem since. I would consider a different chain of chemists just to see if you get the same problems. I find it hard to believe a chain the size of Lloyd's cannot get a continuous supply of strips from one of the biggest manufacturers of them !

Oct 3, 2010

JayBee 582 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Split background insulin

Even when you've changed insulin type and were already on a split dose before, it can be difficult to work out. Sad

Just this week I've changed from Lantus to Levemir in the hope that things will become more stable but it has been difficult. I've found that I needed a lot more than what I was taking for Lantus so I did start down the path of getting lots of ketones, but applying sick day rules thankfully got me out of it. Not something I needed considering I was still working out my new dose amounts but such is the nature of trial and error. Sad

Keep your chin up - you can work it out and definitely contact your specialist before it gets too much. Good luck Caroline!

Oct 3, 2010

JayBee 582 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips

I had this problem usually when going to my local Lloyds. So in response to this, I started going to the 24 hour Boots pharmacy instead but I found that they were short of pen needles instead!

You can't win! XD

Oct 3, 2010

bangers 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood

I was told the same thing here in Australia. They would not accept my donation in case I had a hypo. A bit strange considering the Red Cross seems desperate for blood, but it's their right to refuse

Oct 3, 2010

ThunderBolt 28 posts

Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed

Oh yes... I'd forgot last night after my rambling. I think the auto option would be better as well!
At first glance anyway as it seems the simpler option of the two. Thanks again Simon.

Oct 3, 2010

ThunderBolt 28 posts

Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed

Same niggle as Dr Jez. Â Apple's market research folk clearly didn't think I'd buy an ipod as I do it on most apps. Heheh.Â
To be honest I've only updated a couple of days ago so may well be teething problems on my part. Other than that the updates are ace. It's nice to see a couple of my own suggestions implemented. It's surprising how it's encouraged me to do a bit more testing and actually logging the results instead of just acting on a result and forgetting about it!
I've had another idea as well. I wonder if it would be possible to include a dosage calculator in the settings? I've just recently been varying my ratios and keep getting mixed up and even forgetting which ratios I'm on and at what points in the day. As is, the settings allow target BGs to be input for meal and bed times and it'd help me (and possibly others as forgetful as me) if I could also add ratios to each meal time. So then when I put in how many lines I'm going to have the app then says to take n units. Clearly any alterations or corrections would be done manually.
Once again my explanations are a bit muddled so I hope you can manage to decipher my late night ramblings!!!
Brilliant job Simon. Thanks again.Â

Oct 2, 2010

Karl 83 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes...

http://www.fatsecret.com/Diary.aspx?pa=fjrd&rid=829646

Oct 2, 2010

Benj 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes...

Any ideas? The pancakes look pretty insubstantial, but I've ended up quite high after underestimating their CP

Oct 2, 2010

Alan 49 280 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips

On Thursday (30th September) I went to my local Lloyd's chemist to pick up my prescription and they could only give me one pot of Aviva test strips - my prescription is for three pots. I went back today to pick up the rest of my prescription and was told that they had not come in - they said that Lloyd's were having trouble with their supplier and could not forecast when they would get any more. Has anybody else had this problem?

Oct 2, 2010

Fee 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood

Hi guys just came across your discussion about giving blood I think the reason the blood transfusion service don't allow type 1 s to donate blood is that if you reduced your circulating blood volume you would suddenly become more sensitive to the insulin you already have on board, making you more likely to hypo in the time after you donate! You would also probably require to reduce your insulin doses in the days following your donation! It's strictly for our own benefit!!!!! And of course there's a legal issue in case you donate blood then hypo in the street and come to some harm then sue them!!! X

Oct 1, 2010

marke 643 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood

I think its pretty unlikely to be genes, since we don't really know what causes Type 1 for sure. They are not going to stop us because of that. Its more likely that its because we have to inject needles into ourselves all the time and needles are a primary source of infections/diseases. This is a bit unfair since we are hardly the same drug addicts, but thats life I guess.

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump Happy Days............. Glad its working out so well, what pump is it? The bluetooth connection sounds good......

Oct 4, 2010 Jennypenny 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump I've got my pump Im actually very happy with it , was very anxious at first but had a couple of line and cartridge changes and feeliing more a lot confident , its actually really nice not having to take injections and the freedom it gives you when youre out makes a big difference , i can check blood then just bluetooth the dose to the pump and its down , no hiding in corners taking injections in the loo etc Also not had one hypo so far ..........

Oct 4, 2010 Benj 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes... I guesstimated 3CP for 5 but seemed insufficient. Ideally it'd be good to know per actual pancake. There are serving guidelines on the web (thanks for the link Karl) but not much indication as to what constitutes a serving.

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction so your ratios have been established then, thats good....... its now just a case of tweaking were neccesary to get the best results....

Oct 4, 2010 wendyoliver 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction My course was last week

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction So are you actually on the course now or was that last week??

Oct 4, 2010 wendyoliver 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction Thank you Novorapidboi26 for your reply and for your advice x

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes... how much insulin did you take........without being reasonably confident on the carb content it would be natural to expect dodgy readings.......there may also have been a delay of glucose release if infact the fat content was higher than normal...

Oct 4, 2010 wendyoliver 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction Hi Karl Thank you for your reply...I have been changing my ratios this week whilst on the daphne course to find my level as my first doses were a guess at first but i think ive found my level ... I understand 4.2 wasnt a hypo officially but i sure felt like it lol

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips For me, so far ite been fine and I use lloyds 50-50 with another local pharmacy....... I only get 2 pots (100 strips) each time I go.....

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,816 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction hey wendy, welcome to the forum..... karl is right in terms of the ratio changes..... you should have the same ratios every day.... finding out those ratios is the time consuming part........ just think back to what they said in your dafne course............if your not on target by the next meal and all other variables are ruled out (miscalcualtion of carbs, illness, background insulin running out etc), then you can up your ratio, or down it.....once your hitting the target your ratio is right..... good luck......

Oct 3, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction Hi Wendy - You should not have to change your ratio just because you had more CP's and you should not be changing your ratio as much as your diary is showing, you need patterns - being from Hull also - remember POPIDOL - I think it was. Also 4.2 is not hypo (officially less than 3.5 - but it may feel like one after you BG's have been high for a long time). Good to see somebody else form Hull and East Riding Karl

Oct 3, 2010 wendyoliver 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Introduction Just completed the Daphne course which i found very informative, I have completed my diary from Monday and I have had a slight decrease in my glucose levels. Tonight I have had a hypo but I think this was due to over counting at Lunch, I did a 2:1 ratio and im thinking because my cp's were quite high, should I have taken a 1.5:1 ratio. Any ideas?

Oct 3, 2010 marke 643 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips I had problems with one touch ultra strips in a similiar manner. However a new chemist opened nearer to me, I switched to them and have not had a problem since. I would consider a different chain of chemists just to see if you get the same problems. I find it hard to believe a chain the size of Lloyd's cannot get a continuous supply of strips from one of the biggest manufacturers of them !

Oct 3, 2010 JayBee 582 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Split background insulin Even when you've changed insulin type and were already on a split dose before, it can be difficult to work out. Just this week I've changed from Lantus to Levemir in the hope that things will become more stable but it has been difficult. I've found that I needed a lot more than what I was taking for Lantus so I did start down the path of getting lots of ketones, but applying sick day rules thankfully got me out of it. Not something I needed considering I was still working out my new dose amounts but such is the nature of trial and error. Keep your chin up - you can work it out and definitely contact your specialist before it gets too much. Good luck Caroline!

Oct 3, 2010 JayBee 582 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips I had this problem usually when going to my local Lloyds. So in response to this, I started going to the 24 hour Boots pharmacy instead but I found that they were short of pen needles instead! You can't win! XD

Oct 3, 2010 bangers 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood I was told the same thing here in Australia. They would not accept my donation in case I had a hypo. A bit strange considering the Red Cross seems desperate for blood, but it's their right to refuse

Oct 3, 2010 ThunderBolt 28 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed Oh yes... I'd forgot last night after my rambling. I think the auto option would be better as well! At first glance anyway as it seems the simpler option of the two. Thanks again Simon.

Oct 3, 2010 ThunderBolt 28 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed Same niggle as Dr Jez. Â Apple's market research folk clearly didn't think I'd buy an ipod as I do it on most apps. Heheh.Â To be honest I've only updated a couple of days ago so may well be teething problems on my part. Other than that the updates are ace. It's nice to see a couple of my own suggestions implemented. It's surprising how it's encouraged me to do a bit more testing and actually logging the results instead of just acting on a result and forgetting about it! I've had another idea as well. I wonder if it would be possible to include a dosage calculator in the settings? I've just recently been varying my ratios and keep getting mixed up and even forgetting which ratios I'm on and at what points in the day. As is, the settings allow target BGs to be input for meal and bed times and it'd help me (and possibly others as forgetful as me) if I could also add ratios to each meal time. So then when I put in how many lines I'm going to have the app then says to take n units. Clearly any alterations or corrections would be done manually. Once again my explanations are a bit muddled so I hope you can manage to decipher my late night ramblings!!! Brilliant job Simon. Thanks again.Â

Oct 2, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes... http://www.fatsecret.com/Diary.aspx?pa=fjrd&rid=829646

Oct 2, 2010 Benj 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes... Any ideas? The pancakes look pretty insubstantial, but I've ended up quite high after underestimating their CP

Oct 2, 2010 Alan 49 280 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Shortage of test strips On Thursday (30th September) I went to my local Lloyd's chemist to pick up my prescription and they could only give me one pot of Aviva test strips - my prescription is for three pots. I went back today to pick up the rest of my prescription and was told that they had not come in - they said that Lloyd's were having trouble with their supplier and could not forecast when they would get any more. Has anybody else had this problem?

Oct 2, 2010 Fee 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood Hi guys just came across your discussion about giving blood I think the reason the blood transfusion service don't allow type 1 s to donate blood is that if you reduced your circulating blood volume you would suddenly become more sensitive to the insulin you already have on board, making you more likely to hypo in the time after you donate! You would also probably require to reduce your insulin doses in the days following your donation! It's strictly for our own benefit!!!!! And of course there's a legal issue in case you donate blood then hypo in the street and come to some harm then sue them!!! X

Oct 1, 2010 marke 643 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood I think its pretty unlikely to be genes, since we don't really know what causes Type 1 for sure. They are not going to stop us because of that. Its more likely that its because we have to inject needles into ourselves all the time and needles are a primary source of infections/diseases. This is a bit unfair since we are hardly the same drug addicts, but thats life I guess.