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Dec 22, 2016

pjc21 8 posts

I am a recent diabetic, with type 1 symptoms, but not the usual history. I had a pancreatectomy a year ago, which has caused the state. The difference in my case is that, without a pancreas, I have no digestive enzymes, and have to take Creon with every meal, so that the food is digested for the insulin to get to work on it. It makes life more complicated having three variables to juggle, rather than two. Is anyone else in the same situation?

Dec 21, 2016

pjc21 8 posts

Topic: General Discussion / free style libre sensor problem

I've been using the Freestyle Libre over the last few months. I've had two failures -- once I think when I pushed the sensor in at an angle, and the needle must have bent, and another time when some of the plaster came away with the applicator. Although the needle was in on both occasions, the meter wouldn't read the sensor. On both occasions I rang Abbott (UK) and they agreed replace it, free. So my advice is to ring, and politely claim a replacement. I have also several times asked a friendly nurse to supervise me, and they seem very pleased to learn a new technique. Hope this helps.

Dec 19, 2016

KatjaA 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Accu-check Aviva Expert meter

Hi, i finished my Dafne course around 5 years ago when i was given the accu-check aviva meter which i have been using since. Due to this being a meter with bolus, i have used it as my main meter on every day basis. My GP has recently advised they dont provide test strips for this meter anymore and have therefore changed my prescription. The meter they can provide hasnt got bolus facility. Any ideas how to get around this? If i want to use bolus as part of my diabetes treatment, do i need to start paying for aviva strips myself? Anyone had similar experiences?

Dec 12, 2016

Marie Murphy 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Campaigning Against Hospitals Dropping DAFNE

This is just so sad and disappointing. Dafne was the first diabetes education I had in 22 years of being Type I. It is also the first time in 22 years that I have been shown any respect and compassion from medical professionals in treating my diabetes. After Dafne I changed from my local hospital to the Dafne clinic. I have to drive an hour to get to appointments - I don't care because I know I will be met with understanding, joint problem solving, accurate information and a compassionate attitude. Previously, I actually found it emotionally and psychologically traumatic to attend the diabetic clinic. I was chastised, criticised and treated like a four year old. It is not just diabetics that need education, but also the professionals who are dealing with them on a daily basis. A little basic psychology about how human beings respond to managing a long-term health condition would go a long way in clinics. Funding will always be an issue - this is something worth fighting for.

Dec 1, 2016

AmyElizabeth... 7 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input

You're welcome. No problem. Glad it is working for you now

Nov 30, 2016

pf 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input

Thank you it is working.

Nov 30, 2016

AmyElizabeth... 7 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input

Hello,

Firstly, at the top of the settings tab, is an " Online Credentials " tab. If you fill in your login details, then you have to tick " Diary Upload ", for it to upload to the online site, which should be just underneath the " Online Credentials ". It will do it every time you have a data / Wi - Fi connection, and have inputed a new entry

Hope that helps

Amy

Nov 30, 2016

pf 2 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input

If BG and CPs are inputted on the APP should they auto-populate the diary on the website version.

Nov 30, 2016

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Zero or Diet?

Caffeine amount I think at a guess.

Edit: After a Google search, the difference is how they're sweetened.

Nov 29, 2016

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Zero or Diet?

Coke Zero and Diet Coke - what's the difference?

Nov 21, 2016

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Would you like to be involved in research?

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have designed a questionnaire to find out how much self-management impacts on people living with diabetes. They are testing their questionnaire at the moment, and are looking for volunteers to complete their online survey. Anyone can complete the survey, as long as you live in the UK and are over 18 years old. Click here to access the survey. https://healthsurvey.shef.ac.uk/hasmid

The project is funded by The Health Foundation, and has full ethics approval. Participants who complete the online questionnaire can choose to enter a prize draw to win a Â£50 shopping voucher. They have prizes for every 50 completed questionnaires.

Dec 22, 2016 pjc21 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / no pancreas I am a recent diabetic, with type 1 symptoms, but not the usual history. I had a pancreatectomy a year ago, which has caused the state. The difference in my case is that, without a pancreas, I have no digestive enzymes, and have to take Creon with every meal, so that the food is digested for the insulin to get to work on it. It makes life more complicated having three variables to juggle, rather than two. Is anyone else in the same situation?

Dec 21, 2016 pjc21 8 posts	Topic: General Discussion / free style libre sensor problem I've been using the Freestyle Libre over the last few months. I've had two failures -- once I think when I pushed the sensor in at an angle, and the needle must have bent, and another time when some of the plaster came away with the applicator. Although the needle was in on both occasions, the meter wouldn't read the sensor. On both occasions I rang Abbott (UK) and they agreed replace it, free. So my advice is to ring, and politely claim a replacement. I have also several times asked a friendly nurse to supervise me, and they seem very pleased to learn a new technique. Hope this helps.

Dec 19, 2016 KatjaA 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Accu-check Aviva Expert meter Hi, i finished my Dafne course around 5 years ago when i was given the accu-check aviva meter which i have been using since. Due to this being a meter with bolus, i have used it as my main meter on every day basis. My GP has recently advised they dont provide test strips for this meter anymore and have therefore changed my prescription. The meter they can provide hasnt got bolus facility. Any ideas how to get around this? If i want to use bolus as part of my diabetes treatment, do i need to start paying for aviva strips myself? Anyone had similar experiences?

Dec 12, 2016 Marie Murphy 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Campaigning Against Hospitals Dropping DAFNE This is just so sad and disappointing. Dafne was the first diabetes education I had in 22 years of being Type I. It is also the first time in 22 years that I have been shown any respect and compassion from medical professionals in treating my diabetes. After Dafne I changed from my local hospital to the Dafne clinic. I have to drive an hour to get to appointments - I don't care because I know I will be met with understanding, joint problem solving, accurate information and a compassionate attitude. Previously, I actually found it emotionally and psychologically traumatic to attend the diabetic clinic. I was chastised, criticised and treated like a four year old. It is not just diabetics that need education, but also the professionals who are dealing with them on a daily basis. A little basic psychology about how human beings respond to managing a long-term health condition would go a long way in clinics. Funding will always be an issue - this is something worth fighting for.

Dec 1, 2016 AmyElizabeth... 7 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input You're welcome. No problem. Glad it is working for you now

Nov 30, 2016 pf 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input Thank you it is working.

Nov 30, 2016 AmyElizabeth... 7 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input Hello, Firstly, at the top of the settings tab, is an " Online Credentials " tab. If you fill in your login details, then you have to tick " Diary Upload ", for it to upload to the online site, which should be just underneath the " Online Credentials ". It will do it every time you have a data / Wi - Fi connection, and have inputed a new entry Hope that helps Amy

Nov 30, 2016 pf 2 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Data input If BG and CPs are inputted on the APP should they auto-populate the diary on the website version.

Nov 30, 2016 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Zero or Diet? Caffeine amount I think at a guess. Edit: After a Google search, the difference is how they're sweetened.

Nov 29, 2016 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Zero or Diet? Coke Zero and Diet Coke - what's the difference?

Nov 21, 2016 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Would you like to be involved in research? Researchers at the University of Sheffield have designed a questionnaire to find out how much self-management impacts on people living with diabetes. They are testing their questionnaire at the moment, and are looking for volunteers to complete their online survey. Anyone can complete the survey, as long as you live in the UK and are over 18 years old. Click here to access the survey. https://healthsurvey.shef.ac.uk/hasmid The project is funded by The Health Foundation, and has full ethics approval. Participants who complete the online questionnaire can choose to enter a prize draw to win a Â£50 shopping voucher. They have prizes for every 50 completed questionnaires.