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Oct 7, 2010

Jennypenny 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insurance for pump

Lee

Im glad ive seen this post i got the pump just over a week ago , and had forgotten all about ringing the inusrance !!!!! I too was told to add to house insurance , i will let you know later what they say

Jenny

Oct 6, 2010

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

I put weight on and then loss it and i dident eat anything different. But i am not now putting it on. Might be what you are eating rather than how much. If i had a lot of hypos then i was eating to meny dextro tabs and all that sugar puts weight on.

Oct 6, 2010

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

Well Ihave been low for 2days now . Ihave droped my BI at night i an on Lantus droped it from 15 to 14 think ill drop it agen tonight BG at 3.30 this morning was 5.3 but at 7.30 it was 2.9 thank you both for you comments. ill see how this goes

Oct 6, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

I have put on weight without change to calorie intake and I am more active, so I hope its normal..........

Oct 6, 2010

Benton Fred 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

I'll agree with Marke. If my BG is high at least it's only for a little while. Having the power to correct when carbs are underestimated gives great hope and freedom.

I had trouble similar to Carol at first. I think I was being to agressive with the Novorapid. I was hypoing all the time. I'm averaging between 4.5 and 8 now. Don't get me wrong I still hypo sometimes mid morning, but that's the BI (insulatard) peaking me thinks.

Oh by the way, I've put on a half a stone in weight in the three weeks since DAFNE. Is that normal?

Oct 6, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

they results are great, your doing something right............well done carol.....

Oct 6, 2010

JackieB 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insurance for pump

Hi,

Yes, I have a pump and put it on my house insurance. Cost about E28 extra. You may need to explain more about what you are insuring - the robustness of the device, its connected to you 24 hours a day..... The first time I got my pump rep to talk to the company as she even thought it shouldn't incurr an additional cost.

Jackie

Oct 5, 2010

ThunderBolt 28 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Cold Medicines

I can go along with your uneasiness here. It seemsmeverything has a warning for diabetics not to use. Cold remedies, leg waxing, all sorts. It's not much help is it?!?
As for the cold I swear by a hot toddy and an early night. Every cloud, eh? Heheh!

Oct 5, 2010

ThunderBolt 28 posts

Topic: General Discussion / FREE diabetes awareness necklaces

Nice one Karl...

I hate wearing any form of jewelery, but it's well worth making an exeption for a reason like this. And being free is a bonus to say the least!

I just recently found my SOS talisman that must be 30 years old so it's probably due replacing.

Thanks again fella.

Oct 5, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

well done, keep it up ! the sub 4.0's are a bit low but I often do the same without a problem. It can be a slow process getting it all 'right' and even then we all have little 'blips' where our BG's go a little bit off target. But overall keeping to the DAFNE principles is going to offer big
benefits in the long term as well as allow us the flexibility to eat more of what we like when we like !

Oct 5, 2010

grandma carol 61 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello!

Well things are starting to get better this week. My BGs averages are 6.6 for the last 7 days. L have been low today but Iam ok BGs were 3.8 3.2 4.1 4.9 think i am getting the hang of this now well hope so

Oct 5, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Online user poll..........

yes, it is in place on the DAFNE website and they are gradually rolling out new literature with the new logo and strapline. There is a new handbook and carb book in the pipeline but how soon we will get it I'm not sure.

Oct 5, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: DUAG Committee / First draft of DUG letter

Annette, I have updated your original post with the latest version of the document you have sent me. If tony has added something he hasn't sent it to me, so I can't upload it...

Oct 5, 2010

kid127 25 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insurance for pump

Hi everyone,

I'm lucky enough to have just been given a pump and was advised by HCPs to get it included on my house insurance due to the cost of replacement . I phoned my insurance company and they said it will be an extra Â£70. That sounds very expensive as the whole policy only cost $105!

Has anyone else had any problems with this or can recomend a good insurer that covers pumps for less?

Thanks,

Lee

Oct 5, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Online user poll..........

It is my understanding that the new 'strap line' for DAFNE is now in motion, well at least on the diary I recieved.........

Can this be confirmed..........?

Oct 4, 2010

Garry 328 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chips / Potatoes - why the difference?

Chip weight is carbohydrate with very little water.
Boiled weight is carbohydrate with much higher water content.
Hence carbohydrate density of chips - for want of a better term - is much higher.
Regards Garry

Oct 4, 2010

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: DUAG Committee / First draft of DUG letter

David - the version on my original posting includes my additions as I have edited it. I can't access anything that Tony says he's added either. Glad you think it's ok - and I agree - anything longer would probably be too much.

Oct 4, 2010

Jennypenny 34 posts

Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump

The pump ive got is the Accu-Chek Combo , its great

Oct 4, 2010

Alzibiff 21 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chips / Potatoes - why the difference?

I am sure that this was mentioned during my DAFNE course but for the life of me, I cannot remember the answer but ....

In the "DAFNE Carbohydrate Portion" book/bible, page 35 35g of chips are shown as having a value of 1 CP. Quick flip to page 50 and we read that 1CP equals 60g of boiled potato. How is that then?

If anything, I would have thought that on a weight for weight comparison there would be more carb in a boiled potato compared to chips which when weighed out are covered in oil. However, it seems that chips are not far off twice as carby as plain old potatoes. (Just noticed - same information on one page - p24).

Thank you,
Alan

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

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

a set of scales might come in handy........i use them a home, not so much out and about though...........

Oct 4, 2010

Karl 83 posts

Topic: General Discussion / FREE diabetes awareness necklaces

Free Necklace and diabetes ID cards for the price of postage (40p)

http://www.drwf.org.uk/WellnessNetwork/FREEawarenessjewelleryandIDcards.aspx

Oct 4, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 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 1,819 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 7, 2010 Jennypenny 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insurance for pump Lee Im glad ive seen this post i got the pump just over a week ago , and had forgotten all about ringing the inusrance !!!!! I too was told to add to house insurance , i will let you know later what they say Jenny

Oct 6, 2010 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! I put weight on and then loss it and i dident eat anything different. But i am not now putting it on. Might be what you are eating rather than how much. If i had a lot of hypos then i was eating to meny dextro tabs and all that sugar puts weight on.

Oct 6, 2010 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! Well Ihave been low for 2days now . Ihave droped my BI at night i an on Lantus droped it from 15 to 14 think ill drop it agen tonight BG at 3.30 this morning was 5.3 but at 7.30 it was 2.9 thank you both for you comments. ill see how this goes

Oct 6, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! I have put on weight without change to calorie intake and I am more active, so I hope its normal..........

Oct 6, 2010 Benton Fred 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! I'll agree with Marke. If my BG is high at least it's only for a little while. Having the power to correct when carbs are underestimated gives great hope and freedom. I had trouble similar to Carol at first. I think I was being to agressive with the Novorapid. I was hypoing all the time. I'm averaging between 4.5 and 8 now. Don't get me wrong I still hypo sometimes mid morning, but that's the BI (insulatard) peaking me thinks. Oh by the way, I've put on a half a stone in weight in the three weeks since DAFNE. Is that normal?

Oct 6, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! they results are great, your doing something right............well done carol.....

Oct 6, 2010 JackieB 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insurance for pump Hi, Yes, I have a pump and put it on my house insurance. Cost about E28 extra. You may need to explain more about what you are insuring - the robustness of the device, its connected to you 24 hours a day..... The first time I got my pump rep to talk to the company as she even thought it shouldn't incurr an additional cost. Jackie

Oct 5, 2010 ThunderBolt 28 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Cold Medicines I can go along with your uneasiness here. It seemsmeverything has a warning for diabetics not to use. Cold remedies, leg waxing, all sorts. It's not much help is it?!? As for the cold I swear by a hot toddy and an early night. Every cloud, eh? Heheh!

Oct 5, 2010 ThunderBolt 28 posts	Topic: General Discussion / FREE diabetes awareness necklaces Nice one Karl... I hate wearing any form of jewelery, but it's well worth making an exeption for a reason like this. And being free is a bonus to say the least! I just recently found my SOS talisman that must be 30 years old so it's probably due replacing. Thanks again fella.

Oct 5, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! well done, keep it up ! the sub 4.0's are a bit low but I often do the same without a problem. It can be a slow process getting it all 'right' and even then we all have little 'blips' where our BG's go a little bit off target. But overall keeping to the DAFNE principles is going to offer big benefits in the long term as well as allow us the flexibility to eat more of what we like when we like !

Oct 5, 2010 grandma carol 61 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello! Well things are starting to get better this week. My BGs averages are 6.6 for the last 7 days. L have been low today but Iam ok BGs were 3.8 3.2 4.1 4.9 think i am getting the hang of this now well hope so

Oct 5, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Online user poll.......... yes, it is in place on the DAFNE website and they are gradually rolling out new literature with the new logo and strapline. There is a new handbook and carb book in the pipeline but how soon we will get it I'm not sure.

Oct 5, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: DUAG Committee / First draft of DUG letter Annette, I have updated your original post with the latest version of the document you have sent me. If tony has added something he hasn't sent it to me, so I can't upload it...

Oct 5, 2010 kid127 25 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insurance for pump Hi everyone, I'm lucky enough to have just been given a pump and was advised by HCPs to get it included on my house insurance due to the cost of replacement . I phoned my insurance company and they said it will be an extra Â£70. That sounds very expensive as the whole policy only cost $105! Has anyone else had any problems with this or can recomend a good insurer that covers pumps for less? Thanks, Lee

Oct 5, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE Online user poll.......... It is my understanding that the new 'strap line' for DAFNE is now in motion, well at least on the diary I recieved......... Can this be confirmed..........?

Oct 4, 2010 Garry 328 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chips / Potatoes - why the difference? Chip weight is carbohydrate with very little water. Boiled weight is carbohydrate with much higher water content. Hence carbohydrate density of chips - for want of a better term - is much higher. Regards Garry

Oct 4, 2010 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: DUAG Committee / First draft of DUG letter David - the version on my original posting includes my additions as I have edited it. I can't access anything that Tony says he's added either. Glad you think it's ok - and I agree - anything longer would probably be too much.

Oct 4, 2010 Jennypenny 34 posts	Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump The pump ive got is the Accu-Chek Combo , its great

Oct 4, 2010 Alzibiff 21 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Chips / Potatoes - why the difference? I am sure that this was mentioned during my DAFNE course but for the life of me, I cannot remember the answer but .... In the "DAFNE Carbohydrate Portion" book/bible, page 35 35g of chips are shown as having a value of 1 CP. Quick flip to page 50 and we read that 1CP equals 60g of boiled potato. How is that then? If anything, I would have thought that on a weight for weight comparison there would be more carb in a boiled potato compared to chips which when weighed out are covered in oil. However, it seems that chips are not far off twice as carby as plain old potatoes. (Just noticed - same information on one page - p24). Thank you, Alan

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / crispy duck with pancakes... a set of scales might come in handy........i use them a home, not so much out and about though...........

Oct 4, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: General Discussion / FREE diabetes awareness necklaces Free Necklace and diabetes ID cards for the price of postage (40p) http://www.drwf.org.uk/WellnessNetwork/FREEawarenessjewelleryandIDcards.aspx

Oct 4, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 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 1,819 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....