Recent Posts - DAFNE Online

Feb 3, 2010

marke 655 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info

Ruth,
This seems like a very good idea, I will look at adding something to the carb counting pages so that people can 'add' the sites that do provide this information. I'm sure it will benefit a lot of people, especially if it works on the 'mobile' version of the site since you could then check if the restaurant you are in has a list and then go to it !

Feb 3, 2010

RuthW 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info

Hello,
I just wanted to highlight restaurants which do a carb info sheet or online resource. (Of the places I mostly eat) So far I've found Nando's, Starbucks and Witherspoons.
Wagamama's have a statement which isn't helpful to DAFNE people! Perhaps if enough people email them they will add a nutritional content! http://www.wagamama.com/food/dietary/diabetic

Pizza express have a nutritional content and a statement saying they will add one by the end of the year. I think it would be good if all restaurants did this after all it cant just be people with diabetes who would benifit! And if a witherspoons pub can produce such a detailed list then they all can! Please think about it and if you want email them and maybe we can get it done? If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions for other restaurants who do or don't have it, I'd happily email them.

[email protected]
http://www.wagamama.com/contact/feedback
http://www.iguanas.co.uk/feedback.asp

cheers,

Ruth

Feb 2, 2010

littleboots 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise and high BG

Hi, have just started doing exercise(circuit training for 1hr about 3 times a week) for the first time since doing DAFNE. i've found that my BG is usually high afterwards, normally 10-12mmol/l before starting and up to 16mmol/l an hour after. i just want to know should i correct this high BG after exercise?

Feb 2, 2010

Simon 574 posts

Topic: Site Development / Printing out on line diary

Hi Mandy,

Just added a fix - does it look better now?

Thanks,

Simon

Feb 2, 2010

Derek Brown 32 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

Hi EeeBee and john day.

Regarding the ratios columns, they don't have to be added if you don't use/need them in your recording routine. I found them very usefull and was why I requested if it could be added to the diary.

I also checked and it will update wether or not you put a ratio value in, it's purely upto the individual if they have a need to put the ratio in.

Feb 2, 2010

LizB 22 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll

Hi Mark - one more vote for you (I followed your link). Sorry not to have done it earlier, but I found that Christmas really threw my routine (but not my blood sugars - yippee) so I haven't been on the site much since then. Back on board now though. Good luck with the new strap line.

Feb 2, 2010

marke 655 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll

Well our Poll to help choose a new DAFNE phrase or 'strap line' to go if a new logo is a bit of a non-event. Only 53 people have voted
so far out of a membership of 2000+. Not a very good turn out I'm sure you will agree.
Part of the reason for DAFNE Online is to put you in touch with the people who control 'DAFNE', to give you a say in its future. This is one such opportuntity, admittedly not a major one however if people don't contribute then we may not get as many opportunities in future.
So come on people get to that voting page and vote, you know it makes sense !!

You can vote here

Feb 2, 2010

Karen Westwood 38 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

What a great idea - use the Optium xceed

Feb 2, 2010

mandyrobertson9 10 posts

Topic: Site Development / Printing out on line diary

Can anyone help? Since joining the group last summer I have printed out a copy of my online diary every week and keep it in a file so that if i have an appointment I can just grab the last few pages and go. It always fitted nicely onto an A4 sheet.
Today I tried to print out my results for the last two weeks in January and the print is huge - takes 2 pages and looks confusing!! I'm not a whizz with computers but I don't think its my PC. Anyone know how I can reduce it before printing?
Thanks

Feb 2, 2010

Matilda 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

One touch Ultra Easy

Feb 2, 2010

shazz_5683 13 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Booklet

I got a replacement from my hospital diabetes centre....

Feb 2, 2010

shazz_5683 13 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition.

I am not a HCP but I seem to recal my time in DAFNE it was mentioned that after such a long time Hypo's can go un-noticed not sure what the reason was!?

I have only been diagnosed 9yrs and done my DAFNE 1 yr ago and like you i feel 'low' and test and it is 9.2 or 8.4 similar to you although had one a few months ago that was 3.0 and felt fine!

Lets hope a HCP replies!

Good Luck

Feb 2, 2010

shazz_5683 13 posts

Topic: Questions ? / GLUCOPHAGE

Hi Maddog....

I too am on metformin SR and have 4 tablets a day they do help but you need to give them a few months and keep having check ups with nurse or GP.
I dont know how long you have been a type1 but I have been one for 9yrs and they are still testing me with big ????? as too wether I am Type1 or 2 have genetic MODY??? Who knows all I know is that DAFNE helped me BIG time!!

Had my HbA1c results today and they are 8.8 ok still a little high but they were 12.6 a yr ago!!!

Good Luck

Feb 2, 2010

shazz_5683 13 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Weight gain since starting DAFNE

I have put on weight too but i dont htink its all to do with DAFNE

Slimming world is more a life change rather than a diet and I am a big fan...quick fixes inc slim fast, lighter life etc

Good luck

Feb 2, 2010

shazz_5683 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Running

I would generally say test before your run... if its below 10mmol have 1cp (unless hypo!!) test when you get back but dont adjust straight away as you may go low a few hours later.....thats what i do for the gym...are you used to running?? If you are then maybe not so much of a problem ask a HCP though or look back on DAFNE guidlines

Goodluck

Feb 2, 2010

shazz_5683 13 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Pregnancy

Hi Rachel...
Thanks for replying.
Firstly CONGRATULATIONS on being 7weeks.....I will check out these suggestions you sent thanks for that. The only one I found was Diabetic mummy but thats USA i think!

Had a check up today and my HbA1c is 8.8 at the moment still a bit high but it was 12.6 so i think i have done well! Surprised

)

Speak soon

Shazz x

Feb 1, 2010

Vivien1972 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

Accu-Chek Nano

Feb 1, 2010

ruthhutchinson 39 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

One touch Ultra easy

Feb 1, 2010

ruthhutchinson 39 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Ratio for first insulin of the day

My ratios are normally:

Breakfast 3:1
Lunch 2:1
Dinner 2:1

If I have a lie in and don't eat breakfast until lunchtime should I be doing 3:1 or 2:1?

Feb 1, 2010

SimonC 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

Optium xceed

Feb 1, 2010

christine gregg 3 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Weight gain since starting DAFNE

Has anyone else noted a gain in weight since starting DAFNE. I have put on a stone in weight. Any good diet ideas to lose it again.

Jan 31, 2010

Mark Wilcox 6 posts

Topic: Site Development / Deleting Multiple Diary Entries

Hi Simon. Thanks for adding this facility, and so quickly!! Smile

Best regards,

Mark.

Jan 31, 2010

john day 54 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

Hi EeeBee & all ..

Tend to agree with EeeBee about inconvenience of needing to enter ratios but I reverse calculate ratio from CP and QA as check on dosage taken .. and sometimes have got it wrong, especially after changing ratio in order to improve results. Semi auto entry of ratio could perhaps tempt omission of this check.

On balance though the default presentation of the last ratio used at a given event could offer the opportunity to quick compare with CP/QA mental calc and accept or enter an alaternative.

Perhaps we all enter our ratios differently .. I would enter your 1:1 just as 1. although dafne recommends 0.5 ratio changes I find I use .75 and 1.25 (entered as .7 and 1.2 for speed) as well. Any drop down would need to cater for that, hence the suggestion of offering last used as default.

Also suggest you have a look at previous posts re Diary Summary Report which had suggestion for reporting ratios used over a period of time.

Not sure about the need for the site monitor as would slow entry down again and why not just change site to a personal plan .. basically I'm a round the midriff(?) man .. approximately breakfast is 9.30 o'clock, lunch 11 o'clock(missing the button), dinner 1 o'clock and bed 2.30 o'clock. The sites will will probably then tell you if you are overusing. I would give this one a lower priority than the ratio suggestion.

Cheers, John

Feb 3, 2010 marke 655 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info Ruth, This seems like a very good idea, I will look at adding something to the carb counting pages so that people can 'add' the sites that do provide this information. I'm sure it will benefit a lot of people, especially if it works on the 'mobile' version of the site since you could then check if the restaurant you are in has a list and then go to it !

Feb 3, 2010 RuthW 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info Hello, I just wanted to highlight restaurants which do a carb info sheet or online resource. (Of the places I mostly eat) So far I've found Nando's, Starbucks and Witherspoons. Wagamama's have a statement which isn't helpful to DAFNE people! Perhaps if enough people email them they will add a nutritional content! http://www.wagamama.com/food/dietary/diabetic Pizza express have a nutritional content and a statement saying they will add one by the end of the year. I think it would be good if all restaurants did this after all it cant just be people with diabetes who would benifit! And if a witherspoons pub can produce such a detailed list then they all can! Please think about it and if you want email them and maybe we can get it done? If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions for other restaurants who do or don't have it, I'd happily email them. [email protected] http://www.wagamama.com/contact/feedback http://www.iguanas.co.uk/feedback.asp cheers, Ruth

Feb 2, 2010 littleboots 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Exercise and high BG Hi, have just started doing exercise(circuit training for 1hr about 3 times a week) for the first time since doing DAFNE. i've found that my BG is usually high afterwards, normally 10-12mmol/l before starting and up to 16mmol/l an hour after. i just want to know should i correct this high BG after exercise?

Feb 2, 2010 Simon 574 posts	Topic: Site Development / Printing out on line diary Hi Mandy, Just added a fix - does it look better now? Thanks, Simon

Feb 2, 2010 Derek Brown 32 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries Hi EeeBee and john day. Regarding the ratios columns, they don't have to be added if you don't use/need them in your recording routine. I found them very usefull and was why I requested if it could be added to the diary. I also checked and it will update wether or not you put a ratio value in, it's purely upto the individual if they have a need to put the ratio in.

Feb 2, 2010 LizB 22 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll Hi Mark - one more vote for you (I followed your link). Sorry not to have done it earlier, but I found that Christmas really threw my routine (but not my blood sugars - yippee) so I haven't been on the site much since then. Back on board now though. Good luck with the new strap line.

Feb 2, 2010 marke 655 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll Well our Poll to help choose a new DAFNE phrase or 'strap line' to go if a new logo is a bit of a non-event. Only 53 people have voted so far out of a membership of 2000+. Not a very good turn out I'm sure you will agree. Part of the reason for DAFNE Online is to put you in touch with the people who control 'DAFNE', to give you a say in its future. This is one such opportuntity, admittedly not a major one however if people don't contribute then we may not get as many opportunities in future. So come on people get to that voting page and vote, you know it makes sense !! You can vote here

Feb 2, 2010 Karen Westwood 38 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? What a great idea - use the Optium xceed

Feb 2, 2010 mandyrobertson9 10 posts	Topic: Site Development / Printing out on line diary Can anyone help? Since joining the group last summer I have printed out a copy of my online diary every week and keep it in a file so that if i have an appointment I can just grab the last few pages and go. It always fitted nicely onto an A4 sheet. Today I tried to print out my results for the last two weeks in January and the print is huge - takes 2 pages and looks confusing!! I'm not a whizz with computers but I don't think its my PC. Anyone know how I can reduce it before printing? Thanks

Feb 2, 2010 Matilda 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? One touch Ultra Easy

Feb 2, 2010 shazz_5683 13 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Booklet I got a replacement from my hospital diabetes centre....

Feb 2, 2010 shazz_5683 13 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Hypo recognition. I am not a HCP but I seem to recal my time in DAFNE it was mentioned that after such a long time Hypo's can go un-noticed not sure what the reason was!? I have only been diagnosed 9yrs and done my DAFNE 1 yr ago and like you i feel 'low' and test and it is 9.2 or 8.4 similar to you although had one a few months ago that was 3.0 and felt fine! Lets hope a HCP replies! Good Luck

Feb 2, 2010 shazz_5683 13 posts	Topic: Questions ? / GLUCOPHAGE Hi Maddog.... I too am on metformin SR and have 4 tablets a day they do help but you need to give them a few months and keep having check ups with nurse or GP. I dont know how long you have been a type1 but I have been one for 9yrs and they are still testing me with big ????? as too wether I am Type1 or 2 have genetic MODY??? Who knows all I know is that DAFNE helped me BIG time!! Had my HbA1c results today and they are 8.8 ok still a little high but they were 12.6 a yr ago!!! Good Luck

Feb 2, 2010 shazz_5683 13 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Weight gain since starting DAFNE I have put on weight too but i dont htink its all to do with DAFNE Slimming world is more a life change rather than a diet and I am a big fan...quick fixes inc slim fast, lighter life etc Good luck

Feb 2, 2010 shazz_5683 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Running I would generally say test before your run... if its below 10mmol have 1cp (unless hypo!!) test when you get back but dont adjust straight away as you may go low a few hours later.....thats what i do for the gym...are you used to running?? If you are then maybe not so much of a problem ask a HCP though or look back on DAFNE guidlines Goodluck

Feb 2, 2010 shazz_5683 13 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Pregnancy Hi Rachel... Thanks for replying. Firstly CONGRATULATIONS on being 7weeks.....I will check out these suggestions you sent thanks for that. The only one I found was Diabetic mummy but thats USA i think! Had a check up today and my HbA1c is 8.8 at the moment still a bit high but it was 12.6 so i think i have done well! ) Speak soon Shazz x

Feb 1, 2010 Vivien1972 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? Accu-Chek Nano

Feb 1, 2010 ruthhutchinson 39 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? One touch Ultra easy

Feb 1, 2010 ruthhutchinson 39 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Ratio for first insulin of the day My ratios are normally: Breakfast 3:1 Lunch 2:1 Dinner 2:1 If I have a lie in and don't eat breakfast until lunchtime should I be doing 3:1 or 2:1?

Feb 1, 2010 SimonC 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? Optium xceed

Feb 1, 2010 christine gregg 3 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Weight gain since starting DAFNE Has anyone else noted a gain in weight since starting DAFNE. I have put on a stone in weight. Any good diet ideas to lose it again.

Jan 31, 2010 Mark Wilcox 6 posts	Topic: Site Development / Deleting Multiple Diary Entries Hi Simon. Thanks for adding this facility, and so quickly!! Best regards, Mark.

Jan 31, 2010 john day 54 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries Hi EeeBee & all .. Tend to agree with EeeBee about inconvenience of needing to enter ratios but I reverse calculate ratio from CP and QA as check on dosage taken .. and sometimes have got it wrong, especially after changing ratio in order to improve results. Semi auto entry of ratio could perhaps tempt omission of this check. On balance though the default presentation of the last ratio used at a given event could offer the opportunity to quick compare with CP/QA mental calc and accept or enter an alaternative. Perhaps we all enter our ratios differently .. I would enter your 1:1 just as 1. although dafne recommends 0.5 ratio changes I find I use .75 and 1.25 (entered as .7 and 1.2 for speed) as well. Any drop down would need to cater for that, hence the suggestion of offering last used as default. Also suggest you have a look at previous posts re Diary Summary Report which had suggestion for reporting ratios used over a period of time. Not sure about the need for the site monitor as would slow entry down again and why not just change site to a personal plan .. basically I'm a round the midriff(?) man .. approximately breakfast is 9.30 o'clock, lunch 11 o'clock(missing the button), dinner 1 o'clock and bed 2.30 o'clock. The sites will will probably then tell you if you are overusing. I would give this one a lower priority than the ratio suggestion. Cheers, John