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Hi

is this your standard breakfast - could it be your ratio is wrong?

Aug 16, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I epxerience spikes in my BG after lunch that I have been trying to combat but with not too much success........

Something similar might be going on here....

DAFNE say you dont need to test in between meals, thats ok if you have a small rise then back down to target........

I have heard some people say if the CHO portion is quite high 12CP+ then you can considering splitting the QA dose to deal with the delayed glucose release.......

I have tried this with varying results, so no joy as yet......

If you cant go without your meusli in the mornings this might be an option to try......

Aug 16, 2010

Mark2 23 posts

I've also found muesli quite difficult to assess. Rolled oats are lower in GI (Glycemic Index) than many other breakfast cereals. Which means that the body breaks the sugar down more slowly, so your sugar will be higher for a little longer.

Muesli - is very high in carbs. Make sure that you are not falling into the "not realising where it says- per 100g" trap. Also remember to count the 0.5 CP or so milk that you put on it.

Also I think, sometimes manufacturers get the carbs wrong. In the case of muesli, the carbohydrate comes from the rolled outs and corn that may be in it. There may also be added sugar in dried fruit. But the quantities of these items and how they contribute to overall weight, may vary from when they made their assessment of carb values.

Aug 15, 2010

charlotte77 11 posts

Hi - I am having high blood sugars three or four hours after eating muesli despite being in range beforehand. I know I'm counting the carbs properly so not sure what is going on - does anyone else have this problem?

Aug 14, 2010

Simon 578 posts

Karl - good spot, thanks for that - that's now rectified.

Aug 14, 2010

Karl 83 posts

Hi

The built in target levels for the diary has before driving as 4.5 - I thought it had to be 5 to drive.

Aug 14, 2010

Simon 578 posts

Garry - apologies for the delay in replying to you, I've been concentrating on the iPhone app, but now that is almost done I can revert to improving the diary on the site. You're right that request is a lot of work, but I will definitely take a look at it and see how far I can take it!

Kate - First of all congratulations on your pregnancy! You raise some good points about the colour schemes and I'll certainly make some changes to make them more accessible for people who are colour blind/partially sighted.

Simon

Aug 13, 2010

kategreenstreet 1 post

I've have just started using the diary today and I have to say its very good, very easy to use and I will certainly continue to use is through my pregnancy and beyond. I have only one criticism and that is I am finding it difficult to identify my low BM's as they are highlighted the same colour as the times in blue. Is there a chance that you could change them to a different colour? I haven't read all of the entries on this forum but I wouldn't be surprised if some people are finding it difficult to tell the difference between the red and the green as well due to colour blindness.

The rest is great!

Kate

Aug 13, 2010

Athena 52 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exhaustion

HI Claire and MArke,

You are right MArke, it would appear that everyone is different. I assumed that everyone was the same as I was and that the healthcare professionals knew that when anyone was high they struggled with going to work and everyday activities. It would appear that maybe they don't know this and we maybe need to tell them.
I didn't realise that you and I are different Claire, but that is something that I have learned from this site.
Wish I knew what makes the difference. I always ran my bg's low before DAFNE as I couldn't cope with a high bg at all. Suppose it is a good thing in a way as it stopped you aaveing sneaky treats or anything as just not worth it. I am aware of people feeling fine running their sugars really high too so yeah, everyone's body responds differently.
Glad you have got your bg's settled Claire and hope that you continue to feel better.
Another two people on my course ended up really ill after a couple of months of the DAFNE high bg's too and I think at leaset one of tehm had no tolerance for high bg's feeling tired at 12 which is when I really start to feel bad too.
thanks to you both.

Aug 13, 2010

Athena 52 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exhaustion

HI Claire and MArke,

You are right MArke, it would appear that everyone is different. I assumed that everyone was the same as I was and that the healthcare professionals knew that when anyone was high they struggled with going to work and everyday activities. It would appear that maybe they don't know this and we maybe need to tell them.
I didn't realise that you and I are different Claire, but that is something that I have learned from this site.
Wish I knew what makes the difference. I always ran my bg's low before DAFNE as I couldn't cope with a high bg at all. Suppose it is a good thing in a way as it stopped you aaveing sneaky treats or anything as just not worth it. I am aware of people feeling fine running their sugars really high too so yeah, everyone's body responds differently.
Glad you have got your bg's settled Claire and hope that you continue to feel better.
Another two people on my course ended up really ill after a couple of months of the DAFNE high bg's too and I think at leaset one of tehm had no tolerance for high bg's feeling tired at 12 which is when I really start to feel bad too.
thanks to you both.

Aug 12, 2010

Tom G 1 post

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Rationale - Please read

I have a Nokia E 63 and would like to try the mobile version

Aug 12, 2010

Nat 30 posts

All my fingers are crossed. I have a 20 page document to read before I sign my life away and they said I will have one to one care and more whilst on the trial so hopefully it will go quite smoothly. After 19 years of being on a strict regime and limited food I am looking forward to being a bit normal. I will certainly keep you all posted once I get started which I believe will be in September after my holiday and my terrible trio are back at school and I have time to sit and read and learn!

Aug 12, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Good luck with the pump...........from stories I have heard once basal doses are sorted it starts to have positive effects.........keep us posted.....

Aug 12, 2010

Jennypenny 34 posts

Good Luck Nat , when i went to my follow up on tuesday , it was agreed that i could give the pump a go ,now they have to ask for funding and fingers crosses i might be able to get one at the end of september .Let us know how you get on Nat as mine is also to treat hypos and DP

Aug 12, 2010

Frankston Ho... 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sultanas

Hi, great to read the comments, yes it would be the saltana's, they are grapes, but dehydrated. You will need to incorporate the carb amount of the saltanas in the cake recipe as you do the other carb ingredients.
Nic

Aug 11, 2010

Nat 30 posts

I have now been granted access to a 6 month pump/sensor trial due to my lack of hypo warnings. I was unsure at first but due to the small amounts that I eat and insulin consumption of QA usually between 8 units a day I found it hard to give myself the right amounts. I will see at the end of the trial whether it is worth continuing but anything will help to get rid of my 3/4/5 hypos a day!

Aug 11, 2010

Labsteward 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs and cals book

Amazon have stock at about 9 pounds

Aug 11, 2010

Labsteward 6 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin resistace and Alergy?

Bring back the Bovine! :-}

Aug 11, 2010

marke 686 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin resistace and Alergy?

Albumin is actually protein and is most commonly found in the blood to bind multiple things like hormones, acids etc. Of course protein is found
in lots of other things like egg white which is often used in vaccines. I don't think you can say you are allegic to 'albumin', however I agree people can and are allergic to some of the ingredients used in insulin solutions. As always my reaction is to suggest you speak to you Diabetes
support Team/DAFNE team, they should be able to help confirming that it IS an allegric reaction but more importantly what the alternatives are. No one on here can tell you to change insulins this is something that needs to be done in co-ordination with your Diabetes Team.
I know a lot of people are uneasy contacting their Diabetes team, feeling they are being a nuisance, but it really is the only way to sort out issues like this and it is after all what they are there for.

Aug 11, 2010

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exhaustion

claire, thanks for that. It reminds me of the most important Diabetes maxim of all 'everyone is different'. My assumption was that exhaustion and diabetes are not connected because I have never come across anyone who has experienced it. However this forum has demonstrated at least 2 people HAVE experienced it. This useful to all of us on the site to know it is possible and that we are not alone if we do experience it. Hopefully it is also useful to HCP's since it shows that people do have this problem and that perhaps it is something that needs research.
Thank you both for your input, the drive behind this site is to allow DAFNE Grads to continue to share experiences and benefits of the course for more than just the follow up meetings. We obviously can't do this without user contributions and anything that helps to highlight Diabetic issues will ultimately benefit us all.

Aug 10, 2010

dragonrat 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Denial

I was diagnosed eight years ago after a lengthy misdiagnosis by my GP, and I'd say I've only recently come out of denial, if I have at all. I think it's just something you have to come to terms with in your own time. I only did DAFNE a week ago, but it has helped me having a logical framework to work from. I wouldn't say I've 'embraced' diabetes at all, it's more reluctant resignation, but now I'm able to eat what I want (being a total chocoholic) the punishment feeling has lessened. I gave up smoking about three years ago, after many failed attempts, by reading one of Alan Carr's books (not the alleged comic), so can recommend that method.

Leigh

Aug 10, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I feel the same in some ways about pumps......

But after speaking to users who use them on the diabetes UK forum my opinion has been alterered.......

Som people do need them for there graduall release of insulin as well as the very small doses it can deliver to the over sensitive individuals........

If you have one just for the convenience of not injecting........I disagree......

Aug 10, 2010

David Bagnall 1 post