Recent Posts - DAFNE Online

Feb 7, 2010

Davidherd 1 post

I have only just completed the DAFNE course and have been on my own for a week so its early days. There seems to be a few red BG`s but on some I am only just over target.

Feb 7, 2010

RachelA 10 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

Hi SImon - would it be possible to get 15 entries. That would definitely be enough, for all my injections and snacks. Thanks alot - Rachel

Feb 7, 2010

Simon 574 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

Hi Guys, thanks for your requests. With regard to the ratios, it seems people want more automation there, whether it's a drop-down box or using the last entered ratio. Whilst we're happy and willing to add functionality, we want it to be of use to everyone, so we need to get this right. Some things to think about:

If it's using a drop-down box we need to cater for everyone, as whereas I might input my ratios as 1:2 say, john may input them as 0.5 instead so that could prove difficult. One possibility may be to have a drop-down box which has all of the ratios that you personally have already used, with the option to enter text manually thus adding a new ratio. How does this sound?

I'd also be happy to add a calculation that automatically populated the ratio field based on the contents of the QA and CP fields. Not all people would want this though so we'd have to make it optional I guess. Would people want this?

A final option is to use the last used ratio. The problem here is if it's based on the last ratio for a specific type - what happens when you change the type in the dropdown box, will it automatically update the ratio based on this?

Just some things to think about on the ratios - this is your site though so let me know what you want and we'll make it so! Smile

With regard to the injection sites - sure thing, shouldn't be too hard to put on the entry form, may be trickier to ad a 'graph' but we'll do what we can there.

RachelA - how many entries per day are you in need of? The limitation is there because if there's too many entries in a day this might make the diary display look a bit dodgy, but if you can live with that then so can we!

Thanks for reading,

Simon

Feb 7, 2010

Peter 103 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

Onetouch ultra 2

Feb 7, 2010

Simon 574 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll

Yep sure thing, if you vote again you'll just overwrite your previous vote!

Feb 7, 2010

Stew B 123 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll

Can those of us who have already voted go back to vote for keeping the current strapline?

Stew

Feb 6, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine

been googling caffiene and BG and its a very grey topic............ppl say that caffiene impares the effectiveness of the insulin and the transfer of glucose from the blood to the bodies cells, hence higher blood sugar.

But it mostly refers to type 2 diabetics.....

The amount of caffiene I would be consuming in one sitting would be 300mg (I know thats alot)

Feb 6, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine

seems to be during...then through the night it comes down......as expected

what about cafiene.....does anyone know the effects that could have on sugars

Feb 6, 2010

Simon 574 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll

We've just modified the poll to allow you to vote for the original one being kept. Also, you don't have to use all four ranks now, so if you only had 2 favourites you could use ranks 1 and 2 (you can't have duplicates though).

Hope this helps!

Feb 6, 2010

Simon 574 posts

Topic: General Discussion / poll

We've just modified the poll to allow you to vote for the original one being kept. Also, you don't have to use all four ranks now, so if you only had 2 favourites you could use ranks 1 and 2 (you can't have duplicates though).

Hope this helps!

Feb 6, 2010

kajobren 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / poll

I prefer the original strapline but it seems impossible to vote for this as you have to give your number preference for the other suggestions thereby voting for something you don't want

Feb 6, 2010

vic demain 87 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition.

Thanks Marke, so much to take in. Cant remember what I did yesterday, let alone three months ago. guess we all need a bit of help occasionally.

Feb 6, 2010

gillian 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Simple Form to assist Meal CP Calculation

hi marke
thanks, have done as you suggested.

Feb 5, 2010

sanderaburns 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic?

Hi Andrea, and welcome, i also have an underactive thyroid, which i think i am on the right dose of thyroxin now! Like you and Janys my BG's are all over the place as well good days and bad days! Recently at work my BG has been quite low but i haven't felt that they were, i usually can feel hypo-ish at about 6, one day i went down to 3 and felt fine! Got clinic in April i am going to mention it.
speak toy you all soon
Sandra

Feb 5, 2010

Paul G Wales 8 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine

when does it go up ? during or after ? a

Feb 5, 2010

Paul G Wales 8 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Metformin /Type 1

Hi ive just finished my Dafne 5 day today and graduated , i enjoyed and learnt a lot i didnt know , and got rid of some stupid myths and alot of old scholl of thought ! , i asked a million questions , all execpt one !!

im due to start taking Metformin 1 per day next week

how will this effect my insulin - carb ratio/ intake if at all im just getting my levels to within DAFNE range so need advice ASAP

Feb 5, 2010

marke 655 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition.

Hi,
May I recommend you read the online handbook that gives you the answer here . You don't really need a HCP just a better memory ;-)

Feb 5, 2010

Janys 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic?

Hello Andrea, I have found that the effects of insulin are sometimes hard to predict. I seem to go on OK for a couple of weeks with good tests, and then it changes and has to all be adjusted again. I also frequently find that there is a sort of "knock on" or delayed effect so that if I am unusually active in the afternoon, then I will not be low until the evening, or if I do a heavy day's exercise my tests will be still low for a day or two after. But I have had diabetes for a long time and the dafne nurse said that in that case insulins can take longer to take effect. It was once suggested at the clinic that there may be an erratic absorbtion of food from the gut with coeliac which could possibly account for it (though I'm not sure about this myself). What do you find? - Janys

Feb 5, 2010

Andrea M 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic?

Hi! I am a fresh 'dafne graduate' and also have coeliacs (and under active thyroid), it is so nice to know there are others in the same boat. Have found the whole DAFNE course fantastic, met a great group of people and learned SO much. The only thing I have found is that my diabetes appears to act slightly differently to other type 1's, has anyone else found this? Cheers for now. Andrea

Feb 5, 2010

marke 655 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine

carbohydrates no, sugar mmm maybe. There are 1000's of Red Wines all are different, generally I find Red wines lower my BG however not
all do. Part of the problem is wine bottles never list any additives on them and you never quite know whats in them. The only real answer is to experiment and only drink those that don't raise your BG's. Look on the bright side they are good for your heart even if they raise your BG a bit ;-)

Feb 5, 2010

marke 655 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Simple Form to assist Meal CP Calculation

Guys,
Can I suggest you post your email addresses to each other via our private message facility i.e the message inbox in the left hand menu on every page. Posting your email address on a public forum is not a good idea since spammers scan ALL websites for email addresses to send spam to. I don't want us to be responsible for your email boxes filling up with spam.

Sorry to be paranoid but there are bad people out on the net you know....

Feb 5, 2010

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine

On the course we were told that there are no carbohydrates in red wine or tonic wine.

Yet my sugars go up when drinking these drinks..

Anyone got any insight.....

Feb 5, 2010

mandyrobertson9 10 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Glucotabs: Where they can be found?

The medical shop have just started stocking a key ring that has a container which holds 4 glucotabs. Received an e-mail from them the other day and have ordered a couple to try. The 10 tablet tubes are great but I think this key chain idea will be a wonderful alternative. I always have keys on me but seem to spend ages trying to locate a 10 tablet tube at times before i leave the house!

Feb 5, 2010

vic demain 87 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition.

Unfortunately shazz, it would appear not. Not to worry though, I have made a few adjustments, which, hopefully will help reduce the amount of hypo's.

Feb 7, 2010 Davidherd 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / BG targets I have only just completed the DAFNE course and have been on my own for a week so its early days. There seems to be a few red BG`s but on some I am only just over target.

Feb 7, 2010 RachelA 10 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries Hi SImon - would it be possible to get 15 entries. That would definitely be enough, for all my injections and snacks. Thanks alot - Rachel

Feb 7, 2010 Simon 574 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries Hi Guys, thanks for your requests. With regard to the ratios, it seems people want more automation there, whether it's a drop-down box or using the last entered ratio. Whilst we're happy and willing to add functionality, we want it to be of use to everyone, so we need to get this right. Some things to think about: If it's using a drop-down box we need to cater for everyone, as whereas I might input my ratios as 1:2 say, john may input them as 0.5 instead so that could prove difficult. One possibility may be to have a drop-down box which has all of the ratios that you personally have already used, with the option to enter text manually thus adding a new ratio. How does this sound? I'd also be happy to add a calculation that automatically populated the ratio field based on the contents of the QA and CP fields. Not all people would want this though so we'd have to make it optional I guess. Would people want this? A final option is to use the last used ratio. The problem here is if it's based on the last ratio for a specific type - what happens when you change the type in the dropdown box, will it automatically update the ratio based on this? Just some things to think about on the ratios - this is your site though so let me know what you want and we'll make it so! With regard to the injection sites - sure thing, shouldn't be too hard to put on the entry form, may be trickier to ad a 'graph' but we'll do what we can there. RachelA - how many entries per day are you in need of? The limitation is there because if there's too many entries in a day this might make the diary display look a bit dodgy, but if you can live with that then so can we! Thanks for reading, Simon

Feb 7, 2010 Peter 103 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? Onetouch ultra 2

Feb 7, 2010 Simon 574 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll Yep sure thing, if you vote again you'll just overwrite your previous vote!

Feb 7, 2010 Stew B 123 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll Can those of us who have already voted go back to vote for keeping the current strapline? Stew

Feb 6, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine been googling caffiene and BG and its a very grey topic............ppl say that caffiene impares the effectiveness of the insulin and the transfer of glucose from the blood to the bodies cells, hence higher blood sugar. But it mostly refers to type 2 diabetics..... The amount of caffiene I would be consuming in one sitting would be 300mg (I know thats alot)

Feb 6, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine seems to be during...then through the night it comes down......as expected what about cafiene.....does anyone know the effects that could have on sugars

Feb 6, 2010 Simon 574 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll We've just modified the poll to allow you to vote for the original one being kept. Also, you don't have to use all four ranks now, so if you only had 2 favourites you could use ranks 1 and 2 (you can't have duplicates though). Hope this helps!

Feb 6, 2010 Simon 574 posts	Topic: General Discussion / poll We've just modified the poll to allow you to vote for the original one being kept. Also, you don't have to use all four ranks now, so if you only had 2 favourites you could use ranks 1 and 2 (you can't have duplicates though). Hope this helps!

Feb 6, 2010 kajobren 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / poll I prefer the original strapline but it seems impossible to vote for this as you have to give your number preference for the other suggestions thereby voting for something you don't want

Feb 6, 2010 vic demain 87 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition. Thanks Marke, so much to take in. Cant remember what I did yesterday, let alone three months ago. guess we all need a bit of help occasionally.

Feb 6, 2010 gillian 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Simple Form to assist Meal CP Calculation hi marke thanks, have done as you suggested.

Feb 5, 2010 sanderaburns 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic? Hi Andrea, and welcome, i also have an underactive thyroid, which i think i am on the right dose of thyroxin now! Like you and Janys my BG's are all over the place as well good days and bad days! Recently at work my BG has been quite low but i haven't felt that they were, i usually can feel hypo-ish at about 6, one day i went down to 3 and felt fine! Got clinic in April i am going to mention it. speak toy you all soon Sandra

Feb 5, 2010 Paul G Wales 8 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine when does it go up ? during or after ? a

Feb 5, 2010 Paul G Wales 8 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Metformin /Type 1 Hi ive just finished my Dafne 5 day today and graduated , i enjoyed and learnt a lot i didnt know , and got rid of some stupid myths and alot of old scholl of thought ! , i asked a million questions , all execpt one !! im due to start taking Metformin 1 per day next week how will this effect my insulin - carb ratio/ intake if at all im just getting my levels to within DAFNE range so need advice ASAP

Feb 5, 2010 marke 655 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition. Hi, May I recommend you read the online handbook that gives you the answer here . You don't really need a HCP just a better memory ;-)

Feb 5, 2010 Janys 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic? Hello Andrea, I have found that the effects of insulin are sometimes hard to predict. I seem to go on OK for a couple of weeks with good tests, and then it changes and has to all be adjusted again. I also frequently find that there is a sort of "knock on" or delayed effect so that if I am unusually active in the afternoon, then I will not be low until the evening, or if I do a heavy day's exercise my tests will be still low for a day or two after. But I have had diabetes for a long time and the dafne nurse said that in that case insulins can take longer to take effect. It was once suggested at the clinic that there may be an erratic absorbtion of food from the gut with coeliac which could possibly account for it (though I'm not sure about this myself). What do you find? - Janys

Feb 5, 2010 Andrea M 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Coeliac as well as Diabetic? Hi! I am a fresh 'dafne graduate' and also have coeliacs (and under active thyroid), it is so nice to know there are others in the same boat. Have found the whole DAFNE course fantastic, met a great group of people and learned SO much. The only thing I have found is that my diabetes appears to act slightly differently to other type 1's, has anyone else found this? Cheers for now. Andrea

Feb 5, 2010 marke 655 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine carbohydrates no, sugar mmm maybe. There are 1000's of Red Wines all are different, generally I find Red wines lower my BG however not all do. Part of the problem is wine bottles never list any additives on them and you never quite know whats in them. The only real answer is to experiment and only drink those that don't raise your BG's. Look on the bright side they are good for your heart even if they raise your BG a bit ;-)

Feb 5, 2010 marke 655 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Simple Form to assist Meal CP Calculation Guys, Can I suggest you post your email addresses to each other via our private message facility i.e the message inbox in the left hand menu on every page. Posting your email address on a public forum is not a good idea since spammers scan ALL websites for email addresses to send spam to. I don't want us to be responsible for your email boxes filling up with spam. Sorry to be paranoid but there are bad people out on the net you know....

Feb 5, 2010 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Red Wine/Tonic Wine On the course we were told that there are no carbohydrates in red wine or tonic wine. Yet my sugars go up when drinking these drinks.. Anyone got any insight.....

Feb 5, 2010 mandyrobertson9 10 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Glucotabs: Where they can be found? The medical shop have just started stocking a key ring that has a container which holds 4 glucotabs. Received an e-mail from them the other day and have ordered a couple to try. The 10 tablet tubes are great but I think this key chain idea will be a wonderful alternative. I always have keys on me but seem to spend ages trying to locate a 10 tablet tube at times before i leave the house!

Feb 5, 2010 vic demain 87 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition. Unfortunately shazz, it would appear not. Not to worry though, I have made a few adjustments, which, hopefully will help reduce the amount of hypo's.