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May 9, 2023

Deryck 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude. Embarassed

Apr 11, 2023

Vince G 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

When I went through my honeymoon period (about 12 months) using up any residual insulin. I found that I could manage with a relatively low basal and very low instant insulin and like yourself exercise is a very good tool too.

You seem to have your basal under control, my base requirements tend to change depending on the season, summer is lower than winter.

Now I find the morning effect is greater and at breakfast I can use a factor of 3 to 1 sometimes. With the this reducing during the day.

I also find that unexplained spikes in sugars can be an early indicator of illness, days before the event.

It's all good fun, don't get too worried and keep in touch with your diabetic nurse to seek a second opinion if all else fails.

Apr 5, 2023

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

I found that my sensitivity to insulin could change hugely without warning during my honeymoon period. It never seemed to be a gradual thing, but sudden unexplainable jumps.

There are also many factors that can influence insulin sensitivity. This link describes 42 of them - https://diabetesresearchconnection.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose/

Is this still an issue, or has it settled down/become the norm?

Mar 30, 2023

Chris L C 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

You might have been disappointed with the Dexcom One system, why, because whilst it provides continuous readings via Bluetooth when the app is synchronised with Glooko so you can record carb intake, insulin dosage exercise etc. Absolutely none of these features are visible in the Clarity reports which is a problem I am currently experiencing when I'm trying to adjust my ratios etc or looking for trends as to why I either go high or have a hypo.

I'm trying to convince OCDEM to upgrade me to G6 which apparently covers all these features.

If anyone out there has a fix around this I'd love to hear from you.

Feb 28, 2023

HannahW 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook

Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you

Feb 24, 2023

CheekyWaffle 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this.

Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads been raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down.

I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes:

Chai pudding carbs:
40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs
15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs
3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs
200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs
1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs
1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs
Total carbs =5.56g carbs

I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low:
Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this.

Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads bee raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down.

I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes:

Chai pudding carbs:
40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs
15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs
3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs
200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs
1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs
1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs
Total carbs =5.56g carbs

I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low:
40g frozen raspberries - 0.6g
15g chai seeds - 3.6g
3g Options hot choc powder - 0.3g
200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.9g
1tsp sweetner - 0.0g carbs
1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 1.1 g
Total protein =6.5g

So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?!

I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise.

Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?!

So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?!

I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise.

Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?!

Dec 16, 2022

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected !

Are you asking if the temperature of the sensor affects its performance or if cold weather affects our natural insulin needs....

I would probably say both.....

I personally have had to do a full review becasue of the cold weather........minor adjustments to basal downwards but I have had to increase the insulin I need for carbs..... male 39

Dec 13, 2022

John H 21 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected !

Good afternoon folks, and hope that some advice may be given regarding the title of my post.
As a well seasoned diabetic diagnosed in 1976 with many things that have changed over many years, I have a new question regarding what may be going on with me right now.
We used to understand that our bodies would be using stored energies carb's ETC when colder weather happens. And for me I was no exception to this rule, however I have been reading reports on the media that some have experienced the opposite effects. This makes for a concern regarding how this change has happened or is it an age thing combined with the illness, as I am experiencing the same effects.
I am using the Libre 2 system which has up till now been ok, but the current sensor is about 4mmol higher in measurement to actual bg, also my phone downloaded a full upgrade of Android 13, this has benefitted me in ways that are not pleasing, the phone loses contact with the sensor all the time apart from the scan process, giving excessive pointless notifications even with my phone right in front of me, thus the alarms are now muted in the hope that the next sensor will function without app updates halfway thorugh its useage time - still have 6 days remaining.
So to sum this up, is it a new thing with elevated glucose measurement when it turns cold (Male 54y/o).
Any advice would be great.
Many thanks in advance - John H.

May 9, 2023 Deryck 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude.

Apr 11, 2023 Vince G 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! When I went through my honeymoon period (about 12 months) using up any residual insulin. I found that I could manage with a relatively low basal and very low instant insulin and like yourself exercise is a very good tool too. You seem to have your basal under control, my base requirements tend to change depending on the season, summer is lower than winter. Now I find the morning effect is greater and at breakfast I can use a factor of 3 to 1 sometimes. With the this reducing during the day. I also find that unexplained spikes in sugars can be an early indicator of illness, days before the event. It's all good fun, don't get too worried and keep in touch with your diabetic nurse to seek a second opinion if all else fails.

Apr 5, 2023 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! I found that my sensitivity to insulin could change hugely without warning during my honeymoon period. It never seemed to be a gradual thing, but sudden unexplainable jumps. There are also many factors that can influence insulin sensitivity. This link describes 42 of them - https://diabetesresearchconnection.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose/ Is this still an issue, or has it settled down/become the norm?

Mar 30, 2023 Chris L C 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. You might have been disappointed with the Dexcom One system, why, because whilst it provides continuous readings via Bluetooth when the app is synchronised with Glooko so you can record carb intake, insulin dosage exercise etc. Absolutely none of these features are visible in the Clarity reports which is a problem I am currently experiencing when I'm trying to adjust my ratios etc or looking for trends as to why I either go high or have a hypo. I'm trying to convince OCDEM to upgrade me to G6 which apparently covers all these features. If anyone out there has a fix around this I'd love to hear from you.

Feb 28, 2023 HannahW 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you

Feb 24, 2023 CheekyWaffle 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this. Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads been raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down. I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes: Chai pudding carbs: 40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs 15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs 3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs 1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs 1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs Total carbs =5.56g carbs I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low: Can anyone tell me why this food might be causing such a rise in my BG levels please? I am a DAFNE graduate and still just cannot explain it! I'm probably still in honeymoon which I know can be a bit unpredictable, but even so, I can't explain this. Soon after diagnoses, for breakfast I swtiched from oatbran to chai pudding to avoid the massive spike from the oats (no matter what type). The chai pudding only rose me by a few mmol/Ls, no insulin or exercise needed. All fine for a few months. But the last few weeks the chai pudding hads bee raising me by ridiculous amounts (e.g. from 5mmol/Ls to 11mmol/Ls) needing either lots of time, exercise or insulin to bring it down. I have checked and double checked my carb counting but cannot find any mistakes: Chai pudding carbs: 40g frozen raspberries - 2.1g carbs 15g chai seeds - 0.4g carbs 3g Options hot choc powder - 2.16g carbs 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.4g carbs 1tsp sweetner - 0.5g carbs 1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 0.0 g carbs Total carbs =5.56g carbs I am aware protein can spike too, especially as I am low carb. But the protein is low: 40g frozen raspberries - 0.6g 15g chai seeds - 3.6g 3g Options hot choc powder - 0.3g 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk - 0.9g 1tsp sweetner - 0.0g carbs 1 heaped dessert spoon Alpro no sugar yoghurt - 1.1 g Total protein =6.5g So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?! I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise. Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?! So why on Earth is this spiking me so much?! I have basal tested for the morning and basal is correct. I have tried Chai pudding at lunchtime instead of breakfast and still get the extreme rise. Please, can anyone explain why? I have now resorted to taking 0.5 units of Lyumjev just before or straight after eating it which working to stop the extreme rise but can sometimes take me down lower than I would like. But why the rise in the first place when it is well under 10g carbs and hardly any protein? I don't get it?!

Dec 16, 2022 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected ! Are you asking if the temperature of the sensor affects its performance or if cold weather affects our natural insulin needs.... I would probably say both..... I personally have had to do a full review becasue of the cold weather........minor adjustments to basal downwards but I have had to increase the insulin I need for carbs..... male 39

Dec 13, 2022 John H 21 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected ! Good afternoon folks, and hope that some advice may be given regarding the title of my post. As a well seasoned diabetic diagnosed in 1976 with many things that have changed over many years, I have a new question regarding what may be going on with me right now. We used to understand that our bodies would be using stored energies carb's ETC when colder weather happens. And for me I was no exception to this rule, however I have been reading reports on the media that some have experienced the opposite effects. This makes for a concern regarding how this change has happened or is it an age thing combined with the illness, as I am experiencing the same effects. I am using the Libre 2 system which has up till now been ok, but the current sensor is about 4mmol higher in measurement to actual bg, also my phone downloaded a full upgrade of Android 13, this has benefitted me in ways that are not pleasing, the phone loses contact with the sensor all the time apart from the scan process, giving excessive pointless notifications even with my phone right in front of me, thus the alarms are now muted in the hope that the next sensor will function without app updates halfway thorugh its useage time - still have 6 days remaining. So to sum this up, is it a new thing with elevated glucose measurement when it turns cold (Male 54y/o). Any advice would be great. Many thanks in advance - John H.