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Dec 9, 2009

Carolin 83 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Should I split my Levemir?

Hi Alan,
In most cases we would recommend Levemir is taken twice a day as it doesn't really last for 24hours.
As Marke rightly points out, there is too little data from these 2 days to draw firm conclusions (thinking about the DAFNE step-wise approach), however if your BG is dropping significantly overnight the most likely reasons are:
Bed-time BI is too high
Tea-time QA may still be affecting bed-time BG (a large dose of QA could still be active up to 5hrs later)
Exercise during the day.
I note you had been swimming, so that's a possibility.
Remember to follow the step-wise approach and rule out all other possible causes first.
Be aware that if you do go for splitting your BI, you may well need to review your QA:CP ratios too.
Hope this helps.

Dec 3, 2009

Andy Chance 1 post

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Rationale - Please read

I have a Blackberry Bold 9000. It seems to work well, quite easy to use and read the display. It is easy to add diary entries. I will try the other functions.

Dec 2, 2009

Simon 574 posts

Topic: Site Development / Date Helper problem

Hi Alan,

Sorry about that - all fixed now.

Thanks,

Simon

Dec 1, 2009

Alan 49 280 posts

Topic: Site Development / Date Helper problem

When doing the 'multiple entries' option in the BG diary, the 'date helper' option for today gives 11209, which is then flagged as 'field length' problem.

Dec 1, 2009

hilda 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Penfill cartridges?

Hi Gillian

yes Lantus comes in 3 ml penfill , you need to get Autopen 24 not autopen on its own, to use with Lantus

Nov 30, 2009

john day 54 posts

Topic: Questions ? / BG Diary at Clinic

Simon..

With regard to Min/Max â€“ memo to me .. look at the options available more closely!

Re ratios, I suspect my request was a bit jumbled. I was not asking for Avg ratios at all, but merely the given end-of week ratio result(s) .

If a ratio is not available for the last day reported, then use the last value that is given. ..in fact that sounds the better rule anyway, automatically covering for omissions and reflecting possible user behaviour .. â€˜unless entered, itâ€™s the sameâ€™.

â€˜Most commonly used ratioâ€™ could be confusing, not reporting the latest state of play... so suggest steer clear of that.

Cheers, John

Nov 29, 2009

Simon 574 posts

Topic: Questions ? / BG Diary at Clinic

Thanks for your comments Karen and John. I'll feed your requirements into the next version of the summary.

John - one thing, you can specify your own 'low' and 'high' threshold values via the text boxes at the top of the summary - is this what you mean?

Also - with regard to the ratios, would it be OK to report on the most commonly used ratio for each time of day, rather than a calculated average? This would be easier to add I think.

Cheers,

Simon


Dec 9, 2009 Carolin 83 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Should I split my Levemir? Hi Alan, In most cases we would recommend Levemir is taken twice a day as it doesn't really last for 24hours. As Marke rightly points out, there is too little data from these 2 days to draw firm conclusions (thinking about the DAFNE step-wise approach), however if your BG is dropping significantly overnight the most likely reasons are: Bed-time BI is too high Tea-time QA may still be affecting bed-time BG (a large dose of QA could still be active up to 5hrs later) Exercise during the day. I note you had been swimming, so that's a possibility. Remember to follow the step-wise approach and rule out all other possible causes first. Be aware that if you do go for splitting your BI, you may well need to review your QA:CP ratios too. Hope this helps.

Dec 3, 2009 Andy Chance 1 post	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Rationale - Please read I have a Blackberry Bold 9000. It seems to work well, quite easy to use and read the display. It is easy to add diary entries. I will try the other functions.

Dec 2, 2009 Simon 574 posts	Topic: Site Development / Date Helper problem Hi Alan, Sorry about that - all fixed now. Thanks, Simon

Dec 1, 2009 Alan 49 280 posts	Topic: Site Development / Date Helper problem When doing the 'multiple entries' option in the BG diary, the 'date helper' option for today gives 11209, which is then flagged as 'field length' problem.

Dec 1, 2009 hilda 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Lantus Penfill cartridges? Hi Gillian yes Lantus comes in 3 ml penfill , you need to get Autopen 24 not autopen on its own, to use with Lantus

Nov 30, 2009 john day 54 posts	Topic: Questions ? / BG Diary at Clinic Simon.. With regard to Min/Max â€“ memo to me .. look at the options available more closely! Re ratios, I suspect my request was a bit jumbled. I was not asking for Avg ratios at all, but merely the given end-of week ratio result(s) . If a ratio is not available for the last day reported, then use the last value that is given. ..in fact that sounds the better rule anyway, automatically covering for omissions and reflecting possible user behaviour .. â€˜unless entered, itâ€™s the sameâ€™. â€˜Most commonly used ratioâ€™ could be confusing, not reporting the latest state of play... so suggest steer clear of that. Cheers, John

Nov 29, 2009 Simon 574 posts	Topic: Questions ? / BG Diary at Clinic Thanks for your comments Karen and John. I'll feed your requirements into the next version of the summary. John - one thing, you can specify your own 'low' and 'high' threshold values via the text boxes at the top of the summary - is this what you mean? Also - with regard to the ratios, would it be OK to report on the most commonly used ratio for each time of day, rather than a calculated average? This would be easier to add I think. Cheers, Simon