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Jul 20, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages

You beauty......................

Enjoy it, it really open your eyes, as everyone on here will agree..........

Jul 19, 2010

Karl 83 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages

Thats quick - I was over a year on a waiting list

Jul 19, 2010

Caroline 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages

Thanks for all your advice... after some phone calls to the local hospital they have now put me on a Dafne course in September. In the meantime I will try my best to adjust my dosages where possible. Thanks again.

Jul 19, 2010

Jo Penn 24 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Join Now !!

Sent application - have you recieved mine yet?

Jul 19, 2010

Simon Heller 46 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Graves Disease & Type One-Insulin Dependant

Hi there. Not sure I understand the question completely but here goes. I assume that when you say 24 hour bolus' you mean 24 hour basal so you are taking your QA insulin with your meal at 8 pm and then your basal insulin (? glargine) at 9 to 9.30. You are right to think that hypos could be the issue but clearly your BG monitoring seems to exclude that. If your glucose values are OK then I don't think it is the timing of the injections. You have mentioned Grave Disease in the title of your post. Are you happy that your thyroid gland is under control? An overactive thyroid gland can definitely affect sleep. Sorry if this isn't very helpful! Simon

Jul 19, 2010

Possum 7 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Risotto "what CP Rating is it?

My understanding is that half a 'metric cup' of cooked rice is 3 cps

Jul 18, 2010

NiVZ 82 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

I've heard that meters have as much as a 20% margin of error (plus or minus) - and aparantely thats an acceptable level for home testing.

NiVZ

Jul 18, 2010

Simon 578 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

Hi Jenna/all

I'm currently finishing the first cut of the DAFNE Online iPhone app. It's pretty much done, with the following functionality:

Searchable DAFNE CP List split into categories
Blood Glucose Diary with the ability to specify your own targets for each entry type
Upload your BG diary to the DAFNE Online site so you can view Graphs, etc

I'm currently finishing off the upload functionality and that should be done in the next couple of weeks. We're also working with DAFNE Central to get hold of the latest CP list so that we can incorporate this into the app. There are a few issues there that we're trying to iron out - will keep you updated on progress on that.

When the above two points are resolved the app will be ready, and after it's checked by apple should be available on the App store. All in all I think it should be done in a month or so.

Simon

Jul 18, 2010

meltow 78 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sultanas

I use sultanas as a safeguard against night hypos. In my early days of DAFNE, I checked the sultana packet for the correct carbohydrates and weight. I reckoned that 3 handfuls of mine [I'm only small] was approximately 1 CP. So, if my BG is around 4 - 5 before bed, I will often have 2 or 3 handfuls of sultanas to prevent any lows during the night. It works for me.

Have you not checked the weight of sultanas you are adding to your recipe, and taking into account relevant CP's, when judging your portion of the pud?

Jul 18, 2010

toni 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump

Cupcake
I have no hypo awareness either and this has resulted in my having 3 severe hypos in the last year.
Why some people cant believe this is beyond me.!!
I have been diabetic for 30 years and counting.
I too would like a pump and i would dearly love to get back to work.
You will have to let me know what the pumps like and how it works for you.

Jul 18, 2010

toni 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes.............

thank you novorapidboi!!

Jul 18, 2010

GR156 3 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sultanas

Hi,

I've been eating home made desserts and cakes that have contained sultanasa, and have been finding that later when I test my blood sugar are 3-4 mmol higher. As far as I can tell my carb counting for the rest is a spot on as can be which has lead me to feel that its down to the sultanas.

I was wondering if any one else has found this....

Any advice much appreciated

Guy

Jul 18, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

That is unfortunate stew...........

Everyone should be trying to update there meters to the most up to date versions, obviously some people might struggle as they might not be availabe in there area or GPs are not willing to supply the sticks.......

At the very least get ones that dont need calibibrated with codes each time you get sticks.......

I have experienced different readings with different meters as well........but if you use the one meter its all relative anyway..........

Hope you can find one that suits ure needs..............

Jul 18, 2010

Stew B 125 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

Has anyone had a problem with meters giving significantly different results? Being a gadget freak I'm a sucker for opportunities to try a new meter, but on two occasions now I've changed only to find that the readings I get often don't reflect how I feel. Most recently I changed my meter for a new gizmo-filled one, but pretty much immediately didn't feel comfortable so started double-testing using my old "One Touch". I discovered that the new meter was fairly consistently giving readings up to 1.2 higher than my old one, which explained why I was getting early hypo symptoms at a reading of 5.3 with the new meter. Unfortunately this has shaken my confidence with the new meter..

Stew

Jul 17, 2010

Caroline 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / An app for carbs

also Ipod...

Jul 17, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes.............

that does seem like a happy medium.................well done toni.............welcome to the forum................

Jul 17, 2010

toni 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes.............

i like to refer to my diabetes as a "disorder"

Jul 17, 2010

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens

Wow! I didn't realise Lilly supplied Memoir pens Free - the last time I got a replacement from my GP, the nurse said they were expensive (Â£54 I think she said). My back-up pen looks very much like the Memoir, but with an ordinary dial - so no battery to run down (and no memory, obviously) - but it's OK for emergency use, till you get a replacement. Remember that all the time you've got your spare Memoir in a drawer - the battery on that is depleting as well, so when you get round to using it, it won't last as long as you hope.

Jul 17, 2010

JennaKate 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps

Are there any updates on apps at all? I just got my iPhone this week, and I'd love to be able to keep track with an app. All the ones I've found seem to be a bit too American and don't record in m/mmol. I'm particularly interested in your app, Simon!

Jul 16, 2010

Garry 328 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

I can only imagine how much work that this suggestion involves....
but could you make both the Add Diary Entry and add multiple entries at a time the same format and layout as the DAFNE diary....
it would make the transfer from diary to database far more intuitive.
Thanks for consideration
Garry

Jul 16, 2010

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

I have used an Abbot Medisense Optium Xceed for the last few years. Their support for me personally has been exceptional.
If you are handy on the confuser....sorry COMPUTER....their latest software, called Co-Pilot, allows you to download all info from the meter to computer via a specific USB lead, both available free to Abbot meter users, to produce graphs for information in many different formats to HCPs.
This software also supports pump users too.

Have a look at: -

www.abbottdiabetescare.co.uk/inspired.../copilot-software

for further info to see if it matches your personal needs.

Regards Garry

Jul 16, 2010

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens

Thanks for the help. I think perhaps I need take two pens with me!
Garry

Jul 20, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages You beauty...................... Enjoy it, it really open your eyes, as everyone on here will agree..........

Jul 19, 2010 Karl 83 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages Thats quick - I was over a year on a waiting list

Jul 19, 2010 Caroline 29 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages Thanks for all your advice... after some phone calls to the local hospital they have now put me on a Dafne course in September. In the meantime I will try my best to adjust my dosages where possible. Thanks again.

Jul 19, 2010 Jo Penn 24 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Join Now !! Sent application - have you recieved mine yet?

Jul 19, 2010 Simon Heller 46 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Graves Disease & Type One-Insulin Dependant Hi there. Not sure I understand the question completely but here goes. I assume that when you say 24 hour bolus' you mean 24 hour basal so you are taking your QA insulin with your meal at 8 pm and then your basal insulin (? glargine) at 9 to 9.30. You are right to think that hypos could be the issue but clearly your BG monitoring seems to exclude that. If your glucose values are OK then I don't think it is the timing of the injections. You have mentioned Grave Disease in the title of your post. Are you happy that your thyroid gland is under control? An overactive thyroid gland can definitely affect sleep. Sorry if this isn't very helpful! Simon

Jul 19, 2010 Possum 7 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Risotto "what CP Rating is it? My understanding is that half a 'metric cup' of cooked rice is 3 cps

Jul 18, 2010 NiVZ 82 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter I've heard that meters have as much as a 20% margin of error (plus or minus) - and aparantely thats an acceptable level for home testing. NiVZ

Jul 18, 2010 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps Hi Jenna/all I'm currently finishing the first cut of the DAFNE Online iPhone app. It's pretty much done, with the following functionality: Searchable DAFNE CP List split into categories Blood Glucose Diary with the ability to specify your own targets for each entry type Upload your BG diary to the DAFNE Online site so you can view Graphs, etc I'm currently finishing off the upload functionality and that should be done in the next couple of weeks. We're also working with DAFNE Central to get hold of the latest CP list so that we can incorporate this into the app. There are a few issues there that we're trying to iron out - will keep you updated on progress on that. When the above two points are resolved the app will be ready, and after it's checked by apple should be available on the App store. All in all I think it should be done in a month or so. Simon

Jul 18, 2010 meltow 78 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sultanas I use sultanas as a safeguard against night hypos. In my early days of DAFNE, I checked the sultana packet for the correct carbohydrates and weight. I reckoned that 3 handfuls of mine [I'm only small] was approximately 1 CP. So, if my BG is around 4 - 5 before bed, I will often have 2 or 3 handfuls of sultanas to prevent any lows during the night. It works for me. Have you not checked the weight of sultanas you are adding to your recipe, and taking into account relevant CP's, when judging your portion of the pud?

Jul 18, 2010 toni 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / I want an insulin pump Cupcake I have no hypo awareness either and this has resulted in my having 3 severe hypos in the last year. Why some people cant believe this is beyond me.!! I have been diabetic for 30 years and counting. I too would like a pump and i would dearly love to get back to work. You will have to let me know what the pumps like and how it works for you.

Jul 18, 2010 toni 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes............. thank you novorapidboi!!

Jul 18, 2010 GR156 3 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Sultanas Hi, I've been eating home made desserts and cakes that have contained sultanasa, and have been finding that later when I test my blood sugar are 3-4 mmol higher. As far as I can tell my carb counting for the rest is a spot on as can be which has lead me to feel that its down to the sultanas. I was wondering if any one else has found this.... Any advice much appreciated Guy

Jul 18, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter That is unfortunate stew........... Everyone should be trying to update there meters to the most up to date versions, obviously some people might struggle as they might not be availabe in there area or GPs are not willing to supply the sticks....... At the very least get ones that dont need calibibrated with codes each time you get sticks....... I have experienced different readings with different meters as well........but if you use the one meter its all relative anyway.......... Hope you can find one that suits ure needs..............

Jul 18, 2010 Stew B 125 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter Has anyone had a problem with meters giving significantly different results? Being a gadget freak I'm a sucker for opportunities to try a new meter, but on two occasions now I've changed only to find that the readings I get often don't reflect how I feel. Most recently I changed my meter for a new gizmo-filled one, but pretty much immediately didn't feel comfortable so started double-testing using my old "One Touch". I discovered that the new meter was fairly consistently giving readings up to 1.2 higher than my old one, which explained why I was getting early hypo symptoms at a reading of 5.3 with the new meter. Unfortunately this has shaken my confidence with the new meter.. Stew

Jul 17, 2010 Caroline 29 posts	Topic: General Discussion / An app for carbs also Ipod...

Jul 17, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes............. that does seem like a happy medium.................well done toni.............welcome to the forum................

Jul 17, 2010 toni 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes............. i like to refer to my diabetes as a "disorder"

Jul 17, 2010 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens Wow! I didn't realise Lilly supplied Memoir pens Free - the last time I got a replacement from my GP, the nurse said they were expensive (Â£54 I think she said). My back-up pen looks very much like the Memoir, but with an ordinary dial - so no battery to run down (and no memory, obviously) - but it's OK for emergency use, till you get a replacement. Remember that all the time you've got your spare Memoir in a drawer - the battery on that is depleting as well, so when you get round to using it, it won't last as long as you hope.

Jul 17, 2010 JennaKate 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Iphone Apps Are there any updates on apps at all? I just got my iPhone this week, and I'd love to be able to keep track with an app. All the ones I've found seem to be a bit too American and don't record in m/mmol. I'm particularly interested in your app, Simon!

Jul 16, 2010 Garry 328 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries I can only imagine how much work that this suggestion involves.... but could you make both the Add Diary Entry and add multiple entries at a time the same format and layout as the DAFNE diary.... it would make the transfer from diary to database far more intuitive. Thanks for consideration Garry

Jul 16, 2010 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter I have used an Abbot Medisense Optium Xceed for the last few years. Their support for me personally has been exceptional. If you are handy on the confuser....sorry COMPUTER....their latest software, called Co-Pilot, allows you to download all info from the meter to computer via a specific USB lead, both available free to Abbot meter users, to produce graphs for information in many different formats to HCPs. This software also supports pump users too. Have a look at: - www.abbottdiabetescare.co.uk/inspired.../copilot-software for further info to see if it matches your personal needs. Regards Garry

Jul 16, 2010 Garry 328 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens Thanks for the help. I think perhaps I need take two pens with me! Garry