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Oct 5, 2010
grandma carol
61 posts
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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 |
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Oct 5, 2010
marke
686 posts
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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. |
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Oct 5, 2010
marke
686 posts
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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... |
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Oct 5, 2010
kid127
25 posts
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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 £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 |
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Oct 5, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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..........? |
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Oct 4, 2010
Garry
328 posts
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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 |
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Oct 4, 2010
Annette Bell
72 posts
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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. |
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Oct 4, 2010
Jennypenny
34 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump The pump ive got is the Accu-Chek Combo , its great |
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Oct 4, 2010
Alzibiff
21 posts
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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 |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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a set of scales might come in handy........i use them a home, not so much out and about though........... |
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Oct 4, 2010
Karl
83 posts
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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 |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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...... |
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Oct 4, 2010
Jennypenny
34 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump I've got my pumpIm 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 .......... |
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Oct 4, 2010
Benj
2 posts
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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. |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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.... |
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Oct 4, 2010
wendyoliver
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Introduction My course was last week |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Introduction So are you actually on the course now or was that last week?? |
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Oct 4, 2010
wendyoliver
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Introduction Thank you Novorapidboi26 for your reply and for your advice x |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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... |
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Oct 4, 2010
wendyoliver
4 posts
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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 |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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..... |
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Oct 4, 2010
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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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...... |
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Oct 3, 2010
Karl
83 posts
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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 |
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Oct 3, 2010
wendyoliver
4 posts
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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? |
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Oct 3, 2010
marke
686 posts
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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 ! |