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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 (£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 16, 2010
Mark Duncan 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

Cheers man

I will have a wee looky looky at them and see whats what
 
Jul 16, 2010
Caroline 29 posts

Topic: General Discussion / An app for carbs

There is an app for your iphone, ipad, itouch if any one has one of these. It is called Insulin Dose Pro calculator. I have found this to be a really useful tool for working our your insulin particularly when you you need to adjust because of high mmols or simply because of exercise. Check it out GCE= Insulin Pro
 
Jul 16, 2010
NiVZ 82 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

Hello,

I posted a link to lots of different blood glucose meters here:

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showpost.php?p=76872&postcount=13

Just click on the meter name to see the manufacurers web pages to see which ones you fancy.

Personally, I use OneTouch UltraSMART and UltraEASY as my main meters and I also liked the Bayer Contour USB. Of all the meters, the UltraSMART is the one I feel fits DAFNE best as you can record insulin and carbs on it, but it is a bit bigger to carry around.

NiVZ
 
Jul 16, 2010
Mark Duncan 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Which Blood Meter

How Do

I was wondering if anybody had a any recommendations on a good blood meter. I have been using a Freestyle Mini for tha last 5 years since doing my DAFNE course but have been asked by my GP practice to go and get a new one. I'm sure that the 1 I use is now a bit dated and was just looking to see if there was any advice on a newer one that anybody might suggest because I will probably be updating it.

Cheers
 
Jul 16, 2010
richard.arkle 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens

Hi Garry,

The batteries seem to last about 6 months in the Memoir. When they fail I just phone up Lilly and they send me a new one free and a reply paid envelope to return the old one.

I always keep an Autopen 24 around and always use it when travelling as it is much lighter and easier to carry.

Cheers Richard
 
Jul 16, 2010
kid127 25 posts

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

I asked a doctor once and they said it was a disorder. Definition from google web deictionary:

•a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

I'd say that sums it up a bit better
 
Jul 16, 2010
Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens

Can you advise me Richard how long a battery tends to last?
I have only used a Memoir for 6 months now. I requested a spare pen from my GP to put in the drawer for the eventual battery failure, but would appreciate some guidance as to when that might be - particularly with holidays coming up.

Thanks Garry
 
Jul 16, 2010
novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Need a kick up the backside! :(

We are all here to help in anyway we can..........

I think the key to my success is routine which is helped by a fairly settled lifestyle but routine can come in many forms...
 
Jul 15, 2010
richard.arkle 16 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pens

I have had the same problem with memory and the Memoir pen does help. However it is very bulky and heavy and the batteries dont last very long. Lillly are very good at providing replacements free of charge and postage. I find the problem is after 30 years of x shots a day it becomes so automatic and as life goes on all around it is easy to forget.

For the Lantus shot at night, which I have forgotten at times, after taking the shot I put the pen in the bathroom sink. I have to take it out next morning so will know if I have taken it.

Have thought about having some indicator on the pen to show when the last shot was. Maybe the pen cap could be marked round the edge with hourly intervals and having taken a shot then you put the cap back on with the time aligned to a mark on the body of the pen. So if you are not sure when you took your shot pick up the pen and look at the time against the mark. Hope this makes sense.

R
 
Jul 15, 2010
marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Adjusting Dosages

caroline, your works occupational therapist should have their license revoked and be told to stay the hell away from Diabetics. What training or understanding of diabetes do they have, it sounds like very little if they are giving bizzare and wrong advice like that !!
With regards to tips on how to manage your diabetes, I will let novarapidboi26 do the advising as I don't disagree with it and I should not be seen to give advice to non-DAFNE grads given the sites connection to the DAFNE programme. As I said before the best solution is to get on a DAFNE Course with educators that understand how to treat diabetes unlike occupational therapists. The danger with doing it solo is you don't have the support infrastructure if something goes wrong. On the course you have educators and a group of other diabetics you can ask, doing it solo you only have the web to ask. I'm sure people on this site will help as much as they can but its not the same as a room of people doing the same thing as you.