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Sep 29, 2010

emmacool 17 posts

Topic: DUAG Committee / Welcome and Thank You

hi have only just figured out how to get on here thanks to mark for setting me straight lol

Sep 29, 2010

kelly 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / not good !! help

hi all, ive been so silly not looking after myself!! im now trying 2 get back on track with dafne but for got so much ive been very ill with major kindy infections, pins and neddles, and now got very wied feeling in my thigh? like is burning but numb im going 2 c my nurse this friday 2 spil the beans and tell her everything i need some massive help ive used my diebetes as a way of losing lots of weight and now im slim im not feeling good !! people are now saying how skiny and ill i look , im worried im only 32 and have 2 young children! and i need to get back to a heathy young fit mum.

Sep 29, 2010

Dr Jez McCole 11 posts

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

Autopopulate for me too I think.
Also wondered (minor sausage thumb niggle) if there was a way of making it harder to inadvertantly hit the home button when tapping the decimal point on the excellent QI/BI number keypad?
Jez

Sep 29, 2010

Richard 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood

I do find this a little strange as to why we cannot give blood. Is our blood any different then?

Sep 29, 2010

Karl 83 posts

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

Auto populate gets my vote - they if you have adjusted - you don't have to remember to change the default - one other bug not sure if it was there before or a new one - if you press the + for a new diary entry then the cancel it still does an entry

Sep 29, 2010

Simon 578 posts

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

A question for you guys - how do you want the app to populate the BI value? There's a couple of ways that I can think of:

1. Add a field to each of the entry types in the target page, allowing you to specify the default BI for that time of day
2. The app can automatically look up your last used BI for that entry type and populate the field with that

Any thoughts on the above options?

Sep 29, 2010

Simon 578 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

The app has now been updated to fix the issues you mentioned Brien, and is available on the app store

Sep 29, 2010

Simon 578 posts

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

The latest version of the app (1.1.1) is now on the app store, fixing some of the above bugs. This new version:

Added the ability to specify when you go to bed, so that bedtime entries will appear in the correct diary day.
Also fixed the following two bugs:
Users couldn't view the last entries in the list of diary entry types
The app would crash if the user tried to delete the first row in the diary view (link to summary).

Let us know if you find any problems with it. Also if you do like the app, please remember to rate it on the app store!

Simon

Sep 28, 2010

niamh 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Split background insulin

hi, I just wanted to add that I had the same problem when I was on Lantus. The hospital advised me to have lunch and then eat no cps for the next 5 hours(if your on novorapid) and then check your sugars. Check them an hour later still without eating any cps to check what's happening when your QA has ran out and if they've risen you need to split your longacting insulin as it's not being effective at controlling your fasting sugars. I had to do that twice just to confirm that it was definately running out in the evening. I just wanted to suggest it so you'll be able to show it to your dafne team at your checkup.

Sep 28, 2010

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: DUAG Committee / First draft of DUG letter

Here is the link to my first attempt at writing the letter as promised. Annette :-)

Dear DUG member.doc

Sep 28, 2010

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / wound healing

Thanks Simon,

In spite of my best efforts the BGs are not as good as they have been and I am currently having multiple (up to 8-10) injections a day (the pump you have when you don't have a pump). I have largely kept myself out of trouble (a few hypos in the early mornings) but living this way is no fun. The higher readings are also having an effect on my confidence to manage the diabetes. The reason I am doing the multiple injections (and multiple tests) is that there simply is no pattern to base increases on. I have also modified my eating in that I do not eat anything that I do not have a carb label to dictate the insulin.

The pit/sinus is not infected. So I am really only dealing with the lack of healing (I think).

Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep you all posted.
Helen

Sep 28, 2010

Simon Heller 46 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / wound healing

Hi Helen
I am no surgeon but Marke is right. Longstanding diabetes doesn't affect healing unless your blood glucose control is uneven with lots of high glucose values. The cells which fight infection (and those leading to healing and the formation of scar tissue), unsurprisingly work most effectively at a glucose of 5-8 mmol/l. I guess a poor blood supply might also increase the chances of infection but not in the site you mention. If you had impaired kidney function from diabetes that might also add to susceptibility but I guess that isn't an issue there. the low grade infection could be adding to your insulin requirements as well as a bit of emotional stress but as you say insulin doses should fall as things resolve, indeed, this might be the first sign that the infection is improving. I think you are doing all the right things. ATB Simon

Sep 28, 2010

Luggerz 10 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

I've got the Carbs and Cals app and the Dafne app. Just started to load results into the Dafne App and when I try to load results for yesterday it crashes.

Marc

Sep 27, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: DUAG Committee / Diabetes UK Volunteer conference Scotland - DUAG attendance?

I guess this is something that would need feedback from Brian ( who is on holiday for at least another week) or Peter. I would point out that is not a one off, there are volunteering conferences all over the country in the coming months. I really should know all the dates since I get sent them in my Diabetes UK voluntary group role, but at the moment can't find the details.
Thats not to say I disagree with Gill, just that I'm not sure if we should just target one event. This obviously needs to be a chair/vice-chair decision.

Sep 27, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / wound healing

Helen, i would say your altered insulin requirement is almost certainly do to what you are going through. The stress both emotionally and physically is bound to be having an effect. Its good to hear you GP is supportive but it would be good to hear a Diabetes Consultants take on all of this. There are a lot of factors involved here and its an area where someone with a deep understanding of Diabetes and the effects of things like surgery etc could provide valuable input. They could also probably give you an idea how long the effects on your insulin requirements might last. Perhaps your DAFNE Educator can help with some information ?
I can only wish you well with your recovery and ask that you keep us posted on your progress.

Sep 27, 2010

marke 681 posts

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

now come on Karl, your just being silly now. I rate Simons abilties but more than angry birds ? Its just not possible to use anything more than
that unless of course you have completed ALL the levels ;^)

Sep 27, 2010

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

I bought the book about 4 months ago - and used it a load when on holiday - eating out a lot, it was very useful.

Sep 27, 2010

marke 681 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

there is, if you want to spend Â£4.99 for something you will be able to get free in the near future (without the pictures of course) feel free too.
Personally I think Â£4.99 for an iphone app is more than a little excessive.

Sep 27, 2010

Becki 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

Hi, there's an app called carbs and cals it's based on a book of the same name, the app is Â£4.99 and I highly recommend it......if u r not sure have a nose at the actual book in whs or waterstones

Sep 27, 2010

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: DUAG Committee / Welcome and Thank You

Hi I can access this no problem. When I write this letter I need to know to whom or where DUG members should reply, and also what do we actually want to know? Are we just asking for general willingness to help should the need arise, or are there specific questions? How long do you want this letter to be? I assume you don't want a long description of what DUAG's aims are? Sorry if I seem a bit vague - but I got home and realised I didn't really have a clear idea of what we actually want to put in this letter or what format it should take. Is it just informative, or are we seeking specific information? If the latter, who should be receiving this info?
Annette

Sep 27, 2010

Karl 83 posts

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

Have to congratulate you on this app - by far the most used app on my phone (even more than angry birds :-)) - the keypad entry changed it totally for me. Not using my written diary anymore.

Sep 27, 2010

Jennifer Iden 11 posts

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

Upgrade to the the iPhone ap makes recording so much simpler, thanks! Although like Karl, I have found that if I change my insulun intake the ratio doesn't update unless I delete the entry and submit a second time...

Sep 27, 2010

Steven 18 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

Having said that, the second page of readings were accepted without complaint! :-/

Sep 29, 2010 emmacool 17 posts	Topic: DUAG Committee / Welcome and Thank You hi have only just figured out how to get on here thanks to mark for setting me straight lol

Sep 29, 2010 kelly 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / not good !! help hi all, ive been so silly not looking after myself!! im now trying 2 get back on track with dafne but for got so much ive been very ill with major kindy infections, pins and neddles, and now got very wied feeling in my thigh? like is burning but numb im going 2 c my nurse this friday 2 spil the beans and tell her everything i need some massive help ive used my diebetes as a way of losing lots of weight and now im slim im not feeling good !! people are now saying how skiny and ill i look , im worried im only 32 and have 2 young children! and i need to get back to a heathy young fit mum.

Sep 29, 2010 Dr Jez McCole 11 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed Autopopulate for me too I think. Also wondered (minor sausage thumb niggle) if there was a way of making it harder to inadvertantly hit the home button when tapping the decimal point on the excellent QI/BI number keypad? Jez

Sep 29, 2010 Richard 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Giving Blood I do find this a little strange as to why we cannot give blood. Is our blood any different then?

Sep 29, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed Auto populate gets my vote - they if you have adjusted - you don't have to remember to change the default - one other bug not sure if it was there before or a new one - if you press the + for a new diary entry then the cancel it still does an entry

Sep 29, 2010 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed A question for you guys - how do you want the app to populate the BI value? There's a couple of ways that I can think of: 1. Add a field to each of the entry types in the target page, allowing you to specify the default BI for that time of day 2. The app can automatically look up your last used BI for that entry type and populate the field with that Any thoughts on the above options?

Sep 29, 2010 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps The app has now been updated to fix the issues you mentioned Brien, and is available on the app store

Sep 29, 2010 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed The latest version of the app (1.1.1) is now on the app store, fixing some of the above bugs. This new version: Added the ability to specify when you go to bed, so that bedtime entries will appear in the correct diary day. Also fixed the following two bugs: Users couldn't view the last entries in the list of diary entry types The app would crash if the user tried to delete the first row in the diary view (link to summary). Let us know if you find any problems with it. Also if you do like the app, please remember to rate it on the app store! Simon

Sep 28, 2010 niamh 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Split background insulin hi, I just wanted to add that I had the same problem when I was on Lantus. The hospital advised me to have lunch and then eat no cps for the next 5 hours(if your on novorapid) and then check your sugars. Check them an hour later still without eating any cps to check what's happening when your QA has ran out and if they've risen you need to split your longacting insulin as it's not being effective at controlling your fasting sugars. I had to do that twice just to confirm that it was definately running out in the evening. I just wanted to suggest it so you'll be able to show it to your dafne team at your checkup.

Sep 28, 2010 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: DUAG Committee / First draft of DUG letter Here is the link to my first attempt at writing the letter as promised. Annette :-) Dear DUG member.doc

Sep 28, 2010 HelenP 218 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / wound healing Thanks Simon, In spite of my best efforts the BGs are not as good as they have been and I am currently having multiple (up to 8-10) injections a day (the pump you have when you don't have a pump). I have largely kept myself out of trouble (a few hypos in the early mornings) but living this way is no fun. The higher readings are also having an effect on my confidence to manage the diabetes. The reason I am doing the multiple injections (and multiple tests) is that there simply is no pattern to base increases on. I have also modified my eating in that I do not eat anything that I do not have a carb label to dictate the insulin. The pit/sinus is not infected. So I am really only dealing with the lack of healing (I think). Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep you all posted. Helen

Sep 28, 2010 Simon Heller 46 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / wound healing Hi Helen I am no surgeon but Marke is right. Longstanding diabetes doesn't affect healing unless your blood glucose control is uneven with lots of high glucose values. The cells which fight infection (and those leading to healing and the formation of scar tissue), unsurprisingly work most effectively at a glucose of 5-8 mmol/l. I guess a poor blood supply might also increase the chances of infection but not in the site you mention. If you had impaired kidney function from diabetes that might also add to susceptibility but I guess that isn't an issue there. the low grade infection could be adding to your insulin requirements as well as a bit of emotional stress but as you say insulin doses should fall as things resolve, indeed, this might be the first sign that the infection is improving. I think you are doing all the right things. ATB Simon

Sep 28, 2010 Luggerz 10 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps I've got the Carbs and Cals app and the Dafne app. Just started to load results into the Dafne App and when I try to load results for yesterday it crashes. Marc

Sep 27, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: DUAG Committee / Diabetes UK Volunteer conference Scotland - DUAG attendance? I guess this is something that would need feedback from Brian ( who is on holiday for at least another week) or Peter. I would point out that is not a one off, there are volunteering conferences all over the country in the coming months. I really should know all the dates since I get sent them in my Diabetes UK voluntary group role, but at the moment can't find the details. Thats not to say I disagree with Gill, just that I'm not sure if we should just target one event. This obviously needs to be a chair/vice-chair decision.

Sep 27, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / wound healing Helen, i would say your altered insulin requirement is almost certainly do to what you are going through. The stress both emotionally and physically is bound to be having an effect. Its good to hear you GP is supportive but it would be good to hear a Diabetes Consultants take on all of this. There are a lot of factors involved here and its an area where someone with a deep understanding of Diabetes and the effects of things like surgery etc could provide valuable input. They could also probably give you an idea how long the effects on your insulin requirements might last. Perhaps your DAFNE Educator can help with some information ? I can only wish you well with your recovery and ask that you keep us posted on your progress.

Sep 27, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed now come on Karl, your just being silly now. I rate Simons abilties but more than angry birds ? Its just not possible to use anything more than that unless of course you have completed ALL the levels ;^)

Sep 27, 2010 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps I bought the book about 4 months ago - and used it a load when on holiday - eating out a lot, it was very useful.

Sep 27, 2010 marke 681 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps there is, if you want to spend Â£4.99 for something you will be able to get free in the near future (without the pictures of course) feel free too. Personally I think Â£4.99 for an iphone app is more than a little excessive.

Sep 27, 2010 Becki 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps Hi, there's an app called carbs and cals it's based on a book of the same name, the app is Â£4.99 and I highly recommend it......if u r not sure have a nose at the actual book in whs or waterstones

Sep 27, 2010 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: DUAG Committee / Welcome and Thank You Hi I can access this no problem. When I write this letter I need to know to whom or where DUG members should reply, and also what do we actually want to know? Are we just asking for general willingness to help should the need arise, or are there specific questions? How long do you want this letter to be? I assume you don't want a long description of what DUAG's aims are? Sorry if I seem a bit vague - but I got home and realised I didn't really have a clear idea of what we actually want to put in this letter or what format it should take. Is it just informative, or are we seeking specific information? If the latter, who should be receiving this info? Annette

Sep 27, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed Have to congratulate you on this app - by far the most used app on my phone (even more than angry birds :-)) - the keypad entry changed it totally for me. Not using my written diary anymore.

Sep 27, 2010 Jennifer Iden 11 posts	Topic: Site Development / DAFNE Online iPhone application - help with content/design needed Upgrade to the the iPhone ap makes recording so much simpler, thanks! Although like Karl, I have found that if I change my insulun intake the ratio doesn't update unless I delete the entry and submit a second time...

Sep 27, 2010 Steven 18 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries Having said that, the second page of readings were accepted without complaint! :-/