Recent Posts - DAFNE Online

Feb 4, 2010

marke 686 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info

lizzie,
you need a new phone :-) Most mobiles today have internet access which is why we have a mobile version of the site

Feb 4, 2010

Lizzie 87 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll

I quite liked the old phrase really, that's why I haven't voted yet.

Feb 4, 2010

Lizzie 87 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info

That's good in theory but when out you don't have access to the internet.

Feb 4, 2010

davewybrow 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pump :)

I have been on pump since the start of December and it is excellent (Animas 2010), wear it on belt during day and in elastic bandage around thigh at night.

Control much better, easy to adjust high BG without extra injection. I am using Inset II giving sets on abdomen.

Happy to discuss if anyone interested.

Feb 3, 2010

RachelA 10 posts

Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries

Hello

I know this has been asked before but I was wondering if there is anyway of increasing the number of entries per day. I am currently on split doses of levemir, and have a booster shot of humalog at 6am to keep the dawn phenomenon at bay. As I am currently pregnant I am also checking before meals and 2 hours after and having quite a lot of hypos. I have ended up writing some of the results into the comments boxes so that I can keep a record of them, or just missing some readings out.

Thanks

Rachel

Feb 3, 2010

shirley 9 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using?

Optium xceed

Feb 3, 2010

mandyrobertson9 10 posts

Topic: Site Development / Printing out on line diary

Wonderful! Thank you

Feb 3, 2010

DavidJ 23 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Exercise and high BG

Hi,
When we had the snow a few weeks ago. I was shovelling snow from my drive and my BG went from 5 to 18 after about a hour and then down to 3 a couple of hours later. I think it's the liver glycogen pushing the glucose up and then when you refill your liver your BG falls again. Test again after a couple of hours and see if you can spot a pattern. It is a dilemma.

Feb 3, 2010

marke 686 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 578 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 23 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 686 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 for HCPs / 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 for HCPs / 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 for HCPs / 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 4, 2010 marke 686 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info lizzie, you need a new phone :-) Most mobiles today have internet access which is why we have a mobile version of the site

Feb 4, 2010 Lizzie 87 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE strapline poll I quite liked the old phrase really, that's why I haven't voted yet.

Feb 4, 2010 Lizzie 87 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Restaurants with carbohydrate info That's good in theory but when out you don't have access to the internet.

Feb 4, 2010 davewybrow 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Pump :) I have been on pump since the start of December and it is excellent (Animas 2010), wear it on belt during day and in elastic bandage around thigh at night. Control much better, easy to adjust high BG without extra injection. I am using Inset II giving sets on abdomen. Happy to discuss if anyone interested.

Feb 3, 2010 RachelA 10 posts	Topic: Site Development / Online BG Diaries Hello I know this has been asked before but I was wondering if there is anyway of increasing the number of entries per day. I am currently on split doses of levemir, and have a booster shot of humalog at 6am to keep the dawn phenomenon at bay. As I am currently pregnant I am also checking before meals and 2 hours after and having quite a lot of hypos. I have ended up writing some of the results into the comments boxes so that I can keep a record of them, or just missing some readings out. Thanks Rachel

Feb 3, 2010 shirley 9 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What meter are you using? Optium xceed

Feb 3, 2010 mandyrobertson9 10 posts	Topic: Site Development / Printing out on line diary Wonderful! Thank you

Feb 3, 2010 DavidJ 23 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Exercise and high BG Hi, When we had the snow a few weeks ago. I was shovelling snow from my drive and my BG went from 5 to 18 after about a hour and then down to 3 a couple of hours later. I think it's the liver glycogen pushing the glucose up and then when you refill your liver your BG falls again. Test again after a couple of hours and see if you can spot a pattern. It is a dilemma.

Feb 3, 2010 marke 686 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 578 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 23 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 686 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 for HCPs / 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 for HCPs / 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 for HCPs / 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