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Nov 17, 2015

Frazer 16 posts

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

Thanks Phil - Abbotts told me the glue has not been changed but perhaps you are right and it has been strengthened.
Could you try being a little less vigorous in future Wink

Nov 17, 2015

Phil Maskell 194 posts

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

Frazer,

Your issue might be mine and others fault, my first few sensors kept dropping off during or after vigorous exercise due to sweat, recently this is less likely. I think they have changed the glue or at least its strength, this might now be your issue. Have a word with Abbott.

Not sure knowing this will help though.

Phil

Nov 17, 2015

Frazer 16 posts

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

Thanks very much Stephen - that's really informative. I'll give it a go.

Nov 16, 2015

Yelekreb 11 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Location

The app keeps asking for my location. Why is this and how do I turn it off?!

Nov 16, 2015

stephenbrowne 37 posts

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

Hi Frazer
So sorry to hear you have had so much trouble. One of the problems with diabetes is that we are at greater risk of soft tissue infections than the general population. Sometimes it is possible for the skin to become colonised by staphylococcus aureus bacteria with no sign of its presence. If however the skin becomes punctured or broken in this situation an infection can start. This is even more likely for people with a history of eczema or if the blood sugars have been a bit high,but can occur even without this. In such circumstances .
Sometimes one can reduce the occurence of infections by regular use of chlorhexidine shower gel (e.g. Hibiscrub wash - something which can be bought from the community pharmacy and use for handwashing, baths ans showers. I have found Skin Safe spray helpful to use after cleaning the skin with an alcohol wipe before applying the sensor. Skin Safe is really meant for people with ostomies (such as colostomies or ileostomies) but you can get a free sample from the firm that make it . My free sample has lasted for ages. I do hope you are able to get this problem sorted. Best wishes!

Nov 16, 2015

Frazer 16 posts

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

Hi All
I am now on my 12th sensor and the last three have caused a really bad infection on my arm (one so bad the sensor was pushed off).
I would attached a photo but it's not a pretty sight! I am going to write to Abbotts and send them a picture and see what they say.
The first few sensors did not cause this problem so I don't know why this has started happening now. I rang Abbotts to check they haven't changed they adhesive but they insist they haven't and say nobody else has complained. They did however replace two of the sensors for free. I know Tegaderm and Cavilon spray have been mentioned previously on this thread as a solution but is anyone else suffering from this problem?
If so any alternative solutions?
I will be very disappointed if I have to stop using the Libre but will have to if this persists.

Nov 13, 2015

Yelekreb 11 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Low GI bread

Try Livlife bread. 3.8 g / slice tastes good too. Online from Waitrose/Ocacdo or http://www.livlifefoods.co.uk

Nov 13, 2015

Simon 578 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps

Hi April,

I'm afraid not in the short term - this is EU law which we have to fall in line with (or risk the consequences). Longer term we are looking at getting the app certified but we need a company to help us do this and so far it seems the NHS aren't willing to help.

Simon

Nov 10, 2015

Agall 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps

Hi

Thanks for a wonderful App. Its so so disappointing that it has lost its main functionality, that of helping to calculate QA insulin etc.

Like most Type 1s (had it for 35 years) this was a most valuable function that saved time on peoples busy schedules, as we all know with this weird and wonderful disease ANYTHING that can help our daily routines is a bonus.

Is there anything we can do to put pressure on to get this function back into the App?

This in my view is draconian! we are living in 2015!

Thanks

AG

Nov 9, 2015

Simon 578 posts

Topic: Site Development / Formatting url BBcode is broken

I've just tested above and it seems to be working OK - can you try and use it in a post on this thread and I'll see where the code is messing up. Note you have to add in the the http:// on the URL.

Nov 9, 2015

Simon 578 posts

Topic: Site Development / Formatting url BBcode is broken

http://www.dafne.uk.com

DAFNE UK

Nov 6, 2015

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: Site Development / Formatting url BBcode is broken

When trying to use the url BBtag to add links to a post, it's rendered useless because the url BBcode puts the www.dafneonline.co.uk address bit to sit at the front of the link address when the post is up. It is just where it directs to; it does not change the displayed url if no custom text is added.

Just a heads up in case site devs weren't aware it was broken.

Thanks! Smile

Nov 4, 2015

grumpydunn 11 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / DAFNE Excel Spreedsheat

send me your email address and I will email it to you

Nov 4, 2015

Tom Tait 1 post

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / DAFNE Excel Spreedsheat

Hi All,
I had a editable DAFNE chart in Microsoft excel has anyone got a copy they could email
me as I have misplaced it,

Regards

Tommy
Jervis Bay Australia

Nov 1, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Fewer injections

This device allows you to insert a port into your injection site and then inject into that port without injecting into your skin. Each port lasts 3 days and they cost Â£72 for a box of 10. It could be helpful if you have an issue with 5 injections a day, I suppose.

www.medtronic-diabetes.co.uk/minimed-products/i-port-advance?utm_source=Desang&utm_medium=Advert&utm_campaign=i-Port Advance Desang

I think the above link works if you Copy and Paste it.

Nov 1, 2015

DavidBlackman 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps

Applications in general. I take it from the posts that a number of people highly value the DAFNEonline app so I assume that a lot of type 1s use a variety of these apps to help them manage their diabetes. I have just read through the NICE, and Australian equivalent, health care professionals guidelines for treating type 1s and there is NO mention anywhere of the benefits of these apps. On that basis my assumption is that many type 1s are well ahead of the HCPs in understanding the benefits of this tool.

Any thoughts anyone?

David, Australia.

Oct 30, 2015

Type1Bri 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Meet up with some fellow type 1's

Hi

We are meeting on the 28th November at 12.30pm in The Crown and two chairman pub in Dean Street London
Would be great to see you there Nita

Oct 30, 2015

Nita 7 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Meet up with some fellow type 1's

Hi
I would love to meet up, where are you planning to meet up. I work in London in Aldwych, if it is office space/meeting room I can help you out. Please contact me on 07852805950. Regards Nita

Oct 29, 2015

Type1Bri 11 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Meet up with some fellow type 1's

Hi All

I am a member on the forum at diabetes.co.uk
We are planning a meet up in Central London on Saturday 28th November
If anybody fancies going please message me or join up to the forums on diabetes.co.uk and look out for the thread there
We have met up 3 times this year and each time it has been great to meet others in the same boat so to speak

Oct 29, 2015

Jack Butel 6 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Holdalls

jalacy, thanks for that something that I had not considered. will let you know how I get on.

Oct 29, 2015

jalacy 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Holdalls

I recommend the pencil case in STAPLES. It is the the perfect size opens up fully and has a little inside pocket for needles etc. It is mall enough to be fairly unobtrusive and light. I find the kit bags tend to be over the top and heavy. Good Luck!

Oct 28, 2015

Garry 328 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Red spot on leg

Bit late to reply I'll admit. Is it around an injection site? Have you been bitten? Hope it has cleared up now and you are back to normal.
Regards
Garry

Oct 26, 2015

Claire007 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Newly graduated!

Thank you for your replies, I'm definitely interested in the libra, but I understand there's a bit of a waiting list! I may as well express an interest now I guess and start saving my pennies!
I'm doing ok thanks Sarah, still a little nervous if I have to give a correction as I'm very sensitive at the moment due to the honeymoon so always err on the side of caution!
Good to know I can have access to the data in the long term, cheers.

Oct 26, 2015

Claire007 4 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps

I shall aim to spread the word where I can! I'll mention the data that can be gleaned at the dafne follow up in a few weeks. Thanks for your reply.

Nov 17, 2015 Frazer 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Thanks Phil - Abbotts told me the glue has not been changed but perhaps you are right and it has been strengthened. Could you try being a little less vigorous in future

Nov 17, 2015 Phil Maskell 194 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Frazer, Your issue might be mine and others fault, my first few sensors kept dropping off during or after vigorous exercise due to sweat, recently this is less likely. I think they have changed the glue or at least its strength, this might now be your issue. Have a word with Abbott. Not sure knowing this will help though. Phil

Nov 17, 2015 Frazer 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Thanks very much Stephen - that's really informative. I'll give it a go.

Nov 16, 2015 Yelekreb 11 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Location The app keeps asking for my location. Why is this and how do I turn it off?!

Nov 16, 2015 stephenbrowne 37 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Hi Frazer So sorry to hear you have had so much trouble. One of the problems with diabetes is that we are at greater risk of soft tissue infections than the general population. Sometimes it is possible for the skin to become colonised by staphylococcus aureus bacteria with no sign of its presence. If however the skin becomes punctured or broken in this situation an infection can start. This is even more likely for people with a history of eczema or if the blood sugars have been a bit high,but can occur even without this. In such circumstances . Sometimes one can reduce the occurence of infections by regular use of chlorhexidine shower gel (e.g. Hibiscrub wash - something which can be bought from the community pharmacy and use for handwashing, baths ans showers. I have found Skin Safe spray helpful to use after cleaning the skin with an alcohol wipe before applying the sensor. Skin Safe is really meant for people with ostomies (such as colostomies or ileostomies) but you can get a free sample from the firm that make it . My free sample has lasted for ages. I do hope you are able to get this problem sorted. Best wishes!

Nov 16, 2015 Frazer 16 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Cyborg Times (new BG meter) Hi All I am now on my 12th sensor and the last three have caused a really bad infection on my arm (one so bad the sensor was pushed off). I would attached a photo but it's not a pretty sight! I am going to write to Abbotts and send them a picture and see what they say. The first few sensors did not cause this problem so I don't know why this has started happening now. I rang Abbotts to check they haven't changed they adhesive but they insist they haven't and say nobody else has complained. They did however replace two of the sensors for free. I know Tegaderm and Cavilon spray have been mentioned previously on this thread as a solution but is anyone else suffering from this problem? If so any alternative solutions? I will be very disappointed if I have to stop using the Libre but will have to if this persists.

Nov 13, 2015 Yelekreb 11 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Low GI bread Try Livlife bread. 3.8 g / slice tastes good too. Online from Waitrose/Ocacdo or http://www.livlifefoods.co.uk

Nov 13, 2015 Simon 578 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps Hi April, I'm afraid not in the short term - this is EU law which we have to fall in line with (or risk the consequences). Longer term we are looking at getting the app certified but we need a company to help us do this and so far it seems the NHS aren't willing to help. Simon

Nov 10, 2015 Agall 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps Hi Thanks for a wonderful App. Its so so disappointing that it has lost its main functionality, that of helping to calculate QA insulin etc. Like most Type 1s (had it for 35 years) this was a most valuable function that saved time on peoples busy schedules, as we all know with this weird and wonderful disease ANYTHING that can help our daily routines is a bonus. Is there anything we can do to put pressure on to get this function back into the App? This in my view is draconian! we are living in 2015! Thanks AG

Nov 9, 2015 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Site Development / Formatting url BBcode is broken I've just tested above and it seems to be working OK - can you try and use it in a post on this thread and I'll see where the code is messing up. Note you have to add in the the http:// on the URL.

Nov 9, 2015 Simon 578 posts	Topic: Site Development / Formatting url BBcode is broken http://www.dafne.uk.com DAFNE UK

Nov 6, 2015 JayBee 587 posts	Topic: Site Development / Formatting url BBcode is broken When trying to use the url BBtag to add links to a post, it's rendered useless because the url BBcode puts the www.dafneonline.co.uk address bit to sit at the front of the link address when the post is up. It is just where it directs to; it does not change the displayed url if no custom text is added. Just a heads up in case site devs weren't aware it was broken. Thanks!

Nov 4, 2015 grumpydunn 11 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / DAFNE Excel Spreedsheat send me your email address and I will email it to you

Nov 4, 2015 Tom Tait 1 post	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / DAFNE Excel Spreedsheat Hi All, I had a editable DAFNE chart in Microsoft excel has anyone got a copy they could email me as I have misplaced it, Regards Tommy Jervis Bay Australia

Nov 1, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Fewer injections This device allows you to insert a port into your injection site and then inject into that port without injecting into your skin. Each port lasts 3 days and they cost Â£72 for a box of 10. It could be helpful if you have an issue with 5 injections a day, I suppose. www.medtronic-diabetes.co.uk/minimed-products/i-port-advance?utm_source=Desang&utm_medium=Advert&utm_campaign=i-Port Advance Desang I think the above link works if you Copy and Paste it.

Nov 1, 2015 DavidBlackman 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps Applications in general. I take it from the posts that a number of people highly value the DAFNEonline app so I assume that a lot of type 1s use a variety of these apps to help them manage their diabetes. I have just read through the NICE, and Australian equivalent, health care professionals guidelines for treating type 1s and there is NO mention anywhere of the benefits of these apps. On that basis my assumption is that many type 1s are well ahead of the HCPs in understanding the benefits of this tool. Any thoughts anyone? David, Australia.

Oct 30, 2015 Type1Bri 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Meet up with some fellow type 1's Hi We are meeting on the 28th November at 12.30pm in The Crown and two chairman pub in Dean Street London Would be great to see you there Nita

Oct 30, 2015 Nita 7 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Meet up with some fellow type 1's Hi I would love to meet up, where are you planning to meet up. I work in London in Aldwych, if it is office space/meeting room I can help you out. Please contact me on 07852805950. Regards Nita

Oct 29, 2015 Type1Bri 11 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Meet up with some fellow type 1's Hi All I am a member on the forum at diabetes.co.uk We are planning a meet up in Central London on Saturday 28th November If anybody fancies going please message me or join up to the forums on diabetes.co.uk and look out for the thread there We have met up 3 times this year and each time it has been great to meet others in the same boat so to speak

Oct 29, 2015 Jack Butel 6 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Holdalls jalacy, thanks for that something that I had not considered. will let you know how I get on.

Oct 29, 2015 jalacy 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Holdalls I recommend the pencil case in STAPLES. It is the the perfect size opens up fully and has a little inside pocket for needles etc. It is mall enough to be fairly unobtrusive and light. I find the kit bags tend to be over the top and heavy. Good Luck!

Oct 28, 2015 Garry 328 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Red spot on leg Bit late to reply I'll admit. Is it around an injection site? Have you been bitten? Hope it has cleared up now and you are back to normal. Regards Garry

Oct 26, 2015 Claire007 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Newly graduated! Thank you for your replies, I'm definitely interested in the libra, but I understand there's a bit of a waiting list! I may as well express an interest now I guess and start saving my pennies! I'm doing ok thanks Sarah, still a little nervous if I have to give a correction as I'm very sensitive at the moment due to the honeymoon so always err on the side of caution! Good to know I can have access to the data in the long term, cheers.

Oct 26, 2015 Claire007 4 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps I shall aim to spread the word where I can! I'll mention the data that can be gleaned at the dafne follow up in a few weeks. Thanks for your reply.