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Yes I had a paninis and I used the rule that as they were thinner that 2 inches was 10g and it worked out!!!

Jul 12, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

My advice would be that 1 inch of baguette is 10 grams of carbs, picked that tip up in the dafne class and it has worked for me so far.......

As for paninis probably follows similar rules as above but paninis are smaller and thinner.....

Jul 12, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exhaustion

That sound really unfortunate........

I am no expert but the high before bed and in the morning will probably make you feel more tired....

It shouldnt be lasting all day though if your control is reaonable.

Are you hitting targets during the day??

There is the possibility it could be something else but I would put money on that its connected with your blood sugar...

Cafeine might help, or not, as it does not really affect me...

Good luck...

Jul 10, 2010

Leah57 4 posts

Tell me about it, I've had it for 11 years, I don't know anybody with diabetes, and when I did the Dafne course it was a real eye opener to realise that lots of other people do live with it. Of course, I know other people have it, but talking to people really brought it home for me.

Getting a pump depends on your own personal circumstances, but I will say, that since having the pump, I've lost weight, which I put down to better control with my bloods, which in turn has given me more confidence.

Feel free to have a moan anytime, like you say, it makes a huge difference having somebody who understands it because they also live with it 24/7. Chin up, and keep smiling!

Jul 9, 2010

Nat 30 posts

I am a mother of 3 and working full time so I certainly do need the flexibility. Thing is even if I do want a pump whether I get one is another thing! I need a pep talk now and again as sometime I do get caught up in my own self pitty and I shouldn't cause as you say I live with it and not around it but it is still only early days and I am trying to lose some weight to so perhaps too much too soon! Thanks for the chat, when you don't have anybody to talk to about things and nobody can understand how it feels to be diabetic unless you are even if you live with someone who has it when they are telling you don't worry you can it and they are tucking into the cupboard full of carbs!!

Jul 9, 2010

Leah57 4 posts

I was testing 4 times a day before I started on the pump, and having to test more was a worry for me, but I reallly didn't have to do that many more.

In the early days, it was a case of doing some middle of the night one's to work out my overnight basal rates, beacuse of my overnight hypo's, but it wasn't too traumatic, and I'm back to 2-4 tests a day now. I'm lucky enough to have a great diabetes nursing team, who are fairly chilled out, which really helped.

I can't say as I've ever found wearing the pump uncomfortable, and I never even really notice that I'm wearing it, unless the wire snag's on something! Each to their own though, I can see some people wouldn't get on with it. For me, its worth the flexibility I now have.

As for not doing things/going places that you want to and not eating things that you want to, try not to think about it too much. You live with diabetes because you have to, but it should never stop you living your life and doing whatever it is you want to do. God, I sound like a counsellor!! Sorry, pep talk over! L.

Jul 9, 2010

Nat 30 posts

I did have some horrid overnight hypos now on split dose and in the heat reduced my evening dose right down but then have the very odd breakfast highs when I go to bed on target.

About the pump people have said that it takes so much more blood testing than without and I seem to be testing all the time don't think I could do any more. I went on the course to become less diabetic if you know what I mean i.e. eating what I want when I want which is sorted but I feel now I don't eat things and go places cause I don't want to upset the good results I've had. Other people have said that they find it uncomfortable and gets cut of at times in the night and on holiday they just wished they didn't have it!

Jul 9, 2010

Leah57 4 posts

That sounds pretty similar to me Angie, I had a lot of trouble with overnight hypo's and dawn rises etc etc, and the pump's been great.
It's a lot of wok but so worth it, and it makes life much more flexilble.
Nat, what have people said to put you off having a pump, if you don't mind me asking?

Jul 9, 2010

Angie 3 posts

I started on the pump in January, and I love mine! It's not a magic gadget that suddenly makes everything easy, but it really does allow me to manage my diabetes better. I had problems with hypos and a pretty strong dawn phenomenon that lantus couldn't cope with. The pump allows me to fine tune my basal insulin to match my needs, and I can respond to changes in my routine much faster using the pump. It takes a bit of work, but if you're willing to put the effort in, then the pump is a fantastic tool for helping to control your diabetes. Smile

Jul 8, 2010

Kentbabe 10 posts

hiya ive heard mixed things about the pump. But i am interested in learning how people have taken to them.

Jul 8, 2010

Kentbabe 10 posts

ive had the same problem with my humalog pen and my leviemer one too. I found that if i left the needle on for a few days it would start to leak a small amount of insulin. I now dont leave a needle on and this has stoped the leakiing. Hope u solve ur problem

Jul 8, 2010

Nat 30 posts

Hi, I am new to the whole Daphne thing. I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 20 years and was really keen on the insulin pump but many people have put me off lately. How are you getting on with it?

Jul 8, 2010

marke 686 posts

just a reminder, there is a page on the site for recording websites that provide information on their foods i.e. carb values. I have added the link in the previous post to it, you can get to our page either by clicking 'Carb Counter' in the right-hand menu followed by 'carb links' near the top of the page OR you can following the link to it here .

Jul 7, 2010

Leah57 4 posts

Hi guys.
I'm new to this site, but I wondered if any you are pump users?
I've had mine since Oct '09 and I just wondered how other people get on with their pumps?
Cheers, L.

Jul 6, 2010

EMS 15 posts

Hi, I sometimes go to starbucks for lunch and, according to their website (see link below) a panini has just under 50 grams of carbohydrate, so about 5 cps, this usually works out for me.
Elli

http://www.starbucks.com/menu/catalog/nutrition?drink=all#view_control=nutrition&drink=bottled-drinks&drink=brewed-coffee&drink=chocolate&drink=espresso&drink=frappuccino-blended-beverages&drink=kids-drinks-and-other&drink=tazo-tea&drink=vivanno-smoothies&food=sandwiches-panini-and-wraps&page=3

Jul 6, 2010

Sylvia 3 posts

Can anyone help? I like paninis, but find it difficult to estimate the CP value. Same with baguettes.

Jul 5, 2010

meltow 78 posts

I have been on the same Novorapid pen for at least 10 years, and have the same problem, but only intermittently. A bloomin' nuisance! Well done Stew; having now checked the instructions for use of the pen [see below], it does advise to remove needle after use to minimise leakage. Something I have never done - as I don't always use a new needle every time I inject.

After you use it
When you are using NovoRapid Penfill you should remove and dispose of the needle after each injection. If you do not remove it, temperature changes may cause liquid to leak out of the needle.

Jul 5, 2010

Stew B 125 posts

Hi Gaz

Are you leaving a needle attached when the pen leaks? Before DAFNE I used the same needle for more than one injection, and so often had a needle attached on my novopen all day. I would sometimes get the pen out and discover it soaked with leaked insulin and would also have to wind it up quite a lot to get more insulin to flow. I persuaded my GP to prescribe a new pen on the basis of that problem, and then found the new one did the same thing. Anyway, it turns out that changes of temperature / pressure were causing the insulin to expand and leak out. The answer was to only use a needle for one injection, and never to leave a needle on the pen. This solved the problem for me.

Stew

Jul 5, 2010

Gaz 2 posts