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Jul 22, 2016

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

wow, your seem to be very resistant......

how are your doses now...?

Jul 22, 2016

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bolus calculator?

If you need to actually get the pump in hand to confirm the bolus delivery does that not eliminate the need for another bolus calculator?

I am assuming your pump can receive your recent blood sugars wirelessly and then go from there.....

what pump are you on?

Jul 16, 2016

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Campign to increase access to Strucured Education

Diabetes UK are currently running a campaign to try and increase access to Structured Education for the UK. It can be found here:http://bit.ly/29rtqoo. You'll be prompted for your name, postal address and e-mail address and the system will generate an e-mail for you to review which is then sent to the Clinical Head of your local CCG. Please take the time to participate. Thanks.

Jul 16, 2016

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bolus calculator?

Alan, There are issues in writing an app based bolus calculator as NICE consider the result to be a medical device which then needs to go through their safety approval process. See the following thread for the impact on the dafenonline mobile app: http://www.dafneonline.co.uk/forums/1/topics/2769.

Jul 16, 2016

Alzibiff 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bolus calculator?

Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere but does anybody know of an app/program available for smartphones - I used an iPhone - which will calculate bolus values for a given amount of CHO and BG value, (maybe taking into account active insulin too)? Needless to say, I am using an insulin pump and although it can do this for me already, it is not so convenient when I have the pump wedged into my sock rather than clipped to a belt Smile

Alan

p.s. Just found an app in the iTunes store called "Bolus Wizard" and have downloaded it. S'funny as when I did a search on iTunes using "Bolus" as the search term, it didn't show up - hence my post on the forum Embarassed

Did a search for "Bolus Wizard" in Google and it pointed me to iTunes! Hey ho.

pps The reason I didn't find any apps when I first searched was because I was not searching on my iPhone - my search only showed up apps suitable for the device I was searching on so that explains that. Now .... I have found quite a few bolus calculators but most are not (in my view) very good either because they don't consider variables such as correction values and/or BG results or the units they use for BG are not mmol/l which I am familiar with. I am now trialling another one - cost Â£5.99 - to see how well this fits my requirements

Jul 14, 2016

Type1Bri 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes UK

Hi all
I am doing a 10 mile walk for Diabetes UK.
It's the London Bridges Challenge and would really love it if you could sponsor me
www.justgiving.com/Type1bri

Jul 14, 2016

Type1Bri 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My own website

Hi all
I have made a website where I can blog and share useful info for the Type 1 community
Please do check it out
www.type1bri.com
Many thanks

Jul 13, 2016

Davidpratt 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / CP free lunch

I want to try a low carb diet as i find it hard to controll my bloods. I have read some of the remarks and i feel i would have better control . I am going to read the book

Jul 8, 2016

alturn 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / High BG (probably caused by stress issues)

Thanks Warwick - BG of 25 must have been horrendous. I had ketones of 0.4 when at 15, and also lose weight rapidly when that high which means even less soft tissue for injections. Don't want to go that high.

Highest BG since has been 11.7, last few days mostly in 7-9 range which is a little bit high but not that unusual

I've increased my Levemir to 14&14 which seems to have helped, also now use my thighs where Levemir doesn't seem to be quite so effective.

The underlying stress cause isn't a short-term issue, so expect to be up-n-down. If BG goes up again, just have to accept that may have to increase BI and/or ratios.

J

Jul 8, 2016

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / High BG (probably caused by stress issues)

Stress will raise BGs, and I find a couple of days before I come down with a cold, I tend to go high. Just getting over a cold now, and my BGs hit 25 last week which is very unusual for me.

Have they settled down now?

Jul 3, 2016

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Feedback requested on DAFNE curriculum & workbook for Physical activity

I found big problems with DAFNE in regard to exercise because despite following the rules the best I could, often I'd go high (20+BG) after a work out, then aggressively drop when I corrected. This has made doing exercise extremely intimidating. I have had to resort to outside sources to help tackle understanding this problem (I have learnt a lot from a book called "Your Diabetes Science Experiment" by Ginger Vieira for example), which DAFNE does not even try to explain. This issue has been very challenging with my DSN team because they don't like that I'm not able to stick 100% to DAFNE. They don't have anything in place to tackle exercise effect on BGs phobia too.

Jul 2, 2016

Peter 109 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter)

Speaking to an Abbott representative at the DAFNE Collaborative last week, he said that they are about to announce an App which will replace the current reader needed to see glucose levels. The first version will be Android only, but will replace the need to purchase the reader altogether for those who haven't made that investment yet. IOS version to follow.

Jun 27, 2016

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Noodles

I would go with the packet as manufacturers have to be accurate in what they state as far as values are concerned. Some will give you values for raw and cooked so make sure you pick the right one. Misleading information could, if it caused a problem, leave them open to all sorts of legal issues. I personally always use the manufacturers values. as there ar so many different types of pasta the Dafne book can at times only generalise.

Jun 24, 2016

MARION BEAVER 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Noodles

I'm confused ..I decided to cook some noodles and I noted on the packet ( 85g) that there was 10g of carbohydrates per 100 gram which should translate as 1 cp yet I note from the carbs list that I should allow 7 cp per 100g packet of uncooked noodles ...where am I going wrong?

Jun 23, 2016

alturn 78 posts

Topic: General Discussion / High BG (probably caused by stress issues)

MY BGs are currently running high (10-15), with ketones of 0.5 am, and 0.8 at lunch. I don't believe this is due to medical cause but a life-style issue. Averages over last few months were mostly in the 7.0 to 8.0 range.

If no improvement later, will consider treating as minor illness under DAFNE rules. Not got a great appetite and feeling a bit off-colour but suspect that is related to high BG. Also will raise with GP as had an appointment for another reason (think this takes priority). It seems I don't handle stress very well.

As the issue may not be resolved in a short period, has anyone any advice?

Jun 19, 2016

sjohno 37 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Feedback requested on DAFNE curriculum & workbook for Physical activity

Hi Peter

I think the DAFNE curriculum & workbook for Physical activity is good as a stepping stone or a good basis of what you need to know about how to manage exercise BUT I think DAFNE needs to stress that every T1 is different and it doesn't necessarily work for everyone.

Thanks

Sarah

Jun 16, 2016

marke 681 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / CP free lunch

Warwick, sorry you cannot say that is not true and quote a book. We are ALL different and whilst it may not be true for you it may be true for some others. We can debate the breakdown of protein into sugars forever but that won't make it any more applicable to you or me. Personally I don't agree with low carb diets, but if people wish to practice them then its their prerogative to be misguided Wink

Jul 22, 2016 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello wow, your seem to be very resistant...... how are your doses now...?

Jul 22, 2016 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bolus calculator? If you need to actually get the pump in hand to confirm the bolus delivery does that not eliminate the need for another bolus calculator? I am assuming your pump can receive your recent blood sugars wirelessly and then go from there..... what pump are you on?

Jul 16, 2016 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Campign to increase access to Strucured Education Diabetes UK are currently running a campaign to try and increase access to Structured Education for the UK. It can be found here:http://bit.ly/29rtqoo. You'll be prompted for your name, postal address and e-mail address and the system will generate an e-mail for you to review which is then sent to the Clinical Head of your local CCG. Please take the time to participate. Thanks.

Jul 16, 2016 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bolus calculator? Alan, There are issues in writing an app based bolus calculator as NICE consider the result to be a medical device which then needs to go through their safety approval process. See the following thread for the impact on the dafenonline mobile app: http://www.dafneonline.co.uk/forums/1/topics/2769.

Jul 16, 2016 Alzibiff 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bolus calculator? Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere but does anybody know of an app/program available for smartphones - I used an iPhone - which will calculate bolus values for a given amount of CHO and BG value, (maybe taking into account active insulin too)? Needless to say, I am using an insulin pump and although it can do this for me already, it is not so convenient when I have the pump wedged into my sock rather than clipped to a belt Alan p.s. Just found an app in the iTunes store called "Bolus Wizard" and have downloaded it. S'funny as when I did a search on iTunes using "Bolus" as the search term, it didn't show up - hence my post on the forum Did a search for "Bolus Wizard" in Google and it pointed me to iTunes! Hey ho. pps The reason I didn't find any apps when I first searched was because I was not searching on my iPhone - my search only showed up apps suitable for the device I was searching on so that explains that. Now .... I have found quite a few bolus calculators but most are not (in my view) very good either because they don't consider variables such as correction values and/or BG results or the units they use for BG are not mmol/l which I am familiar with. I am now trialling another one - cost Â£5.99 - to see how well this fits my requirements

Jul 14, 2016 Type1Bri 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetes UK Hi all I am doing a 10 mile walk for Diabetes UK. It's the London Bridges Challenge and would really love it if you could sponsor me www.justgiving.com/Type1bri

Jul 14, 2016 Type1Bri 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My own website Hi all I have made a website where I can blog and share useful info for the Type 1 community Please do check it out www.type1bri.com Many thanks

Jul 13, 2016 Davidpratt 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / CP free lunch I want to try a low carb diet as i find it hard to controll my bloods. I have read some of the remarks and i feel i would have better control . I am going to read the book

Jul 8, 2016 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / High BG (probably caused by stress issues) Thanks Warwick - BG of 25 must have been horrendous. I had ketones of 0.4 when at 15, and also lose weight rapidly when that high which means even less soft tissue for injections. Don't want to go that high. Highest BG since has been 11.7, last few days mostly in 7-9 range which is a little bit high but not that unusual I've increased my Levemir to 14&14 which seems to have helped, also now use my thighs where Levemir doesn't seem to be quite so effective. The underlying stress cause isn't a short-term issue, so expect to be up-n-down. If BG goes up again, just have to accept that may have to increase BI and/or ratios. J

Jul 8, 2016 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / High BG (probably caused by stress issues) Stress will raise BGs, and I find a couple of days before I come down with a cold, I tend to go high. Just getting over a cold now, and my BGs hit 25 last week which is very unusual for me. Have they settled down now?

Jul 3, 2016 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Feedback requested on DAFNE curriculum & workbook for Physical activity I found big problems with DAFNE in regard to exercise because despite following the rules the best I could, often I'd go high (20+BG) after a work out, then aggressively drop when I corrected. This has made doing exercise extremely intimidating. I have had to resort to outside sources to help tackle understanding this problem (I have learnt a lot from a book called "Your Diabetes Science Experiment" by Ginger Vieira for example), which DAFNE does not even try to explain. This issue has been very challenging with my DSN team because they don't like that I'm not able to stick 100% to DAFNE. They don't have anything in place to tackle exercise effect on BGs phobia too.

Jul 2, 2016 Peter 109 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Speaking to an Abbott representative at the DAFNE Collaborative last week, he said that they are about to announce an App which will replace the current reader needed to see glucose levels. The first version will be Android only, but will replace the need to purchase the reader altogether for those who haven't made that investment yet. IOS version to follow.

Jun 27, 2016 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Noodles I would go with the packet as manufacturers have to be accurate in what they state as far as values are concerned. Some will give you values for raw and cooked so make sure you pick the right one. Misleading information could, if it caused a problem, leave them open to all sorts of legal issues. I personally always use the manufacturers values. as there ar so many different types of pasta the Dafne book can at times only generalise.

Jun 24, 2016 MARION BEAVER 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Noodles I'm confused ..I decided to cook some noodles and I noted on the packet ( 85g) that there was 10g of carbohydrates per 100 gram which should translate as 1 cp yet I note from the carbs list that I should allow 7 cp per 100g packet of uncooked noodles ...where am I going wrong?

Jun 23, 2016 alturn 78 posts	Topic: General Discussion / High BG (probably caused by stress issues) MY BGs are currently running high (10-15), with ketones of 0.5 am, and 0.8 at lunch. I don't believe this is due to medical cause but a life-style issue. Averages over last few months were mostly in the 7.0 to 8.0 range. If no improvement later, will consider treating as minor illness under DAFNE rules. Not got a great appetite and feeling a bit off-colour but suspect that is related to high BG. Also will raise with GP as had an appointment for another reason (think this takes priority). It seems I don't handle stress very well. As the issue may not be resolved in a short period, has anyone any advice?

Jun 19, 2016 sjohno 37 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Feedback requested on DAFNE curriculum & workbook for Physical activity Hi Peter I think the DAFNE curriculum & workbook for Physical activity is good as a stepping stone or a good basis of what you need to know about how to manage exercise BUT I think DAFNE needs to stress that every T1 is different and it doesn't necessarily work for everyone. Thanks Sarah

Jun 16, 2016 marke 681 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / CP free lunch Warwick, sorry you cannot say that is not true and quote a book. We are ALL different and whilst it may not be true for you it may be true for some others. We can debate the breakdown of protein into sugars forever but that won't make it any more applicable to you or me. Personally I don't agree with low carb diets, but if people wish to practice them then its their prerogative to be misguided