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Oct 23, 2015
sarahfergo
6 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / restaurants hi all just wondering if anyone has a list of restaurants that can actually supply the carbs in meals they cook in the north east?
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Oct 23, 2015
Davey54
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE and Insulin Pumps. Hi Novorapidboi26,I agree that all education is a good thing, having said that, I can't think of any good reason to do this course. I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for nearly 41yrs and, with the way things have changed and the introduction of technology over the years, you have to learn to keep up. I'm happy to learn, providing it's something new. I also understand from some Healthcare Professionals that young teenage diabetics a reluctant listen and learn about their condition, treatment, technology etc. I find that difficult to understand or accept. Things are far better now than when I started at 16yrs old. They need to get a grip!! Thanks For Your Reply Davey54 |
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Oct 22, 2015
Dyonisus
9 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No insulin for 2 months Retina test results: small sign of diabetes due to poor management, my fault?Thanks Boots and The Gore surgery! |
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Oct 22, 2015
Dyonisus
9 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / No insulin for 2 months I just came back from my retina scan at Basildon Hospital. They have found a sign of diabetes, poor management, that will need monitored closer from now on.Now, I have been unable to inject for the last 2 months,because neither Boots ot the Gore surgery could provide the insulin pens or the box of needles for the pens. Today I've got 2 boxes of insulin. I would like to explain to me why this has been allowed to happened. Thank you |
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Oct 22, 2015
lucy1gus2
13 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Polyols Thanks |
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Oct 22, 2015
John Syer
19 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps
Thanks for the article link Yelekreb. This is great food for thought (working out the carb content is left as an exercise for the reader), now all we have to do is convince the Powers That Be that the QA calculation falls under the auspices of "basic arithmetic operations" and falls outside the medical device purview, although I fear that it is more likely "intended to provide additional information that contributes to diagnosis and/or treatment" and therefore within. |
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Oct 21, 2015
aprilp
4 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Red spot on leg Has any diabetic reading this had a little red patch on their leg which has grown bigger and formed a blister. I'm worried. |
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Oct 21, 2015
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Polyols the myfitness pal website stated that for each teaspoon of Xylitol there is 4g of carbs... |
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Oct 21, 2015
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE and Insulin Pumps. All education is worth it in my opinion, but for a pump veteran like yourself, no, I cant see what information they could give you that would be new and useful..........your already making your own adjustments to dose with a pump orientated approach to the DAFNE principles probably.......... can you think of anything.......? |
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Oct 21, 2015
Warwick
425 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Low Carb I've recently lost my hypo awareness. I only found this out after wearing a CGM and sleeping through multiple hypos that my CGM picked up. It is probably safer to take a small amount of carbs, and then look at reducing your basal to avoid the situation happening too often. Obviously you don't want to add a lot of carbs back in if you can help it, but losing hypo awareness is a major pain right now. |
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Oct 20, 2015
Dyonisus
9 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No insulin for 2 months I called yesterday to my surgery. I was told to phone in the eve.I called today and the nurse told me that my insulin was ready. Once there, I got the precription. I was under the impression that were insulin pens. I got frustrated because I was not felling well. I had a stomachache, my hips were in pain and lower back was giving me a hard time. I thought should make an effort, is just 5 minutes away walking and did not have any for 2 months. By the time I've returned realize there was only 1 type of insulin in the prescription. I called again,told to come back to get the second item. If I am lucky, will inject before the end of the week. I have the prescription to go to any chemist, but We all know they keep a low supply. Next Friday it will be 3 weeks since I had the test at hospital, why that it takes so long to get these results? The GP will phone to tell me, at least I do not have to make an appointment. In the meantime they are offered hundreds of pounds bonuses to stop refering patients to hospital. Just for doing their jobs, what a joke! |
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Oct 19, 2015
Dyonisus
9 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No insulin for 2 months I have taken a fasting test more 2 weeks ago at Basildon Hospital.the nurse will not tell me the results because she is not qualified. Do really need to see the GP just to tell me my sugar levels are high or low. Have of the time they look on the Internet because they now very little on the subject.The way I see it, they have lost the results as they have done in the past and will have to go back to hospital for another test. I work really hard to see the day when my sugar levels are stable. Do I really deserve to be left in the dark due to incompetence? |
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Oct 19, 2015
Alan 49
284 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No insulin for 2 months You urgently need to escalate this, Dyonisus, your blood-sugars must be sky-high - are you able to test or is that denied to you as well? Contact the Basildon Health Trust, or whatever they're called. You need to get this sorted ASAP.You could also contact Diabetes UK on 0345 123 2399 - they might take this up with the health authority involved. |
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Oct 19, 2015
Dyonisus
9 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No insulin for 2 months Thanks to Boots and Gore surgery in Basildon I have not been able to inject for 2 months.When they provide the pen needles they say I can not get the pens, and vice versa! All I get is excuses from both parties. They will not give a box that cost £20 (£8.00on Ebay), just to risk costly complications that could be easy avoidable if people did their jobs correctly God help them if I have to be rushed to hospital! |
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Oct 17, 2015
Pat N
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps Hi Simon & Marke,Very disappointed that you have had to remove the Dosage auto-calculation from the DAFNE App. I found this feature very helpful in stopping my calculation mistakes.  We will be told we can only have straight Bananas next...Oh yes they did that already. I still think your app is awesome but wish I had not updated and lost this feature. Could a stand alone calculator be developed and used? Just a thought. Please don't let the negative comments get you down, you are greatly appreciated. Many Thanks, Pat. |
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Oct 15, 2015
Muncle
9 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Diagnosed just over a year ago Hi Paul, Welcome to the forum It is a lot to try and get your head around but it does get easier especially after you have done the DAFNE course which I'm assuming you'll be invited to one in the near future and it will give you hope but above all it'll give you control  I've been diagnosed 3 years now and the first year was a bit weird as I had the honeymoon period for a while where my numbers were perfect and I thought "This is easy" then all of a sudden my numbers were all over the place and at that point I realised how difficult it was going to be  Now I'm 3 years into diagnoses I realise that my numbers may not be perfect for the whole day but I have the ability to adjust so if I wake up on a 9 or 10 I don't get down about it as there is nothing I can do about my numbers when I'm asleep so I just correct and try to keep my numbers good right up to bed time Just remember you're not alone out there and you have a forum full of people to ask questions and discuss things PS As soon as you get the opportunity to go on the DAFNE course then do it, it will seriously change your life and your outlook! Cheers Mick |
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Oct 14, 2015
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Low Carb Yet another low carb question, I haven't lost my hypo signals (yet), I know when I'm running low, don't get them until about 3.5 now, if I'm exercising I need to eat, nothing I can about it (just can't keep going), but often since low carbing if I give it a bit of time before eating my body kicks in and I go up or I will have some nuts or cheese rather than sugar.Is it wise to leave it like this (I eat if I'm driving or something, but at my desk I'll have a few nuts)? If I do have sugar I'm on an up / down rollercoaster for most of the day then! I feel so much better running lower like this, but now I have the concern of loosing my hypo signals, they are already not happening til I'm lower! Is there an easy answer? Can't win, its a battle everyday! |
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Oct 13, 2015
Paul Keenan
3 posts
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Hello my name is Paul. I was diagnosed in September 2014. I have been struggling to get my head around this illness and I suppose I'm looking to chat with people who have had similar experiences/ |
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Oct 12, 2015
Warwick
425 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Low Carb Congratulations Phil. That is excellent. And well done on the HbA1c. Awesome number. There is nothing wrong with a safety net of gels. Whatever works best for you. I carry jelly beans with me. I'd use gels but I find them too sticky and sweet and inconvenient with the packaging to deal with afterwards. They do work fast though :-) Keep it up. Sounds like you are doing great. |
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Oct 12, 2015
michaelj
45 posts
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Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Fruit juice V fruit my old Dafne carbohydrate portion book gives a value of 1glas 160ml = 1.5 portions cho for fruit juice. I have a bottle each week from my milkman and always apply this value to it. Seems to work ok. |
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Oct 12, 2015
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Low Carb Hi all,I think I am finally about there, 100+ miles on the bike yesterday, scrambled eggs in butter before hand, pub lunch, Sausage in onion gravy, with chips (I had about 5 or 6 to mop up gravy). Pockets full of gels, but didn't need one. HbA1c down from 12 (old skool) 2 years ago to 6.8 Still too nervous to go out for any distance without a pocket full of gels though, what do other low carbers have if they do go hypo? Are there any other low carbers that are exercise nuts like me? Phil |
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Oct 9, 2015
Yelekreb
11 posts
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Here' an ariticle with a summary from a lawyers perspective: http://www.whitecase.com/publications/article/mobile-health-apps-are-they-regulated-medical-device |
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Oct 9, 2015
Davey54
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / DAFNE and Insulin Pumps. Hi To Everyone,I did DAFNE about 7yrs ago and for the past 5yrs I've been using a Insulin Pump with very few problems and quite good results. However, I've now been invited to attend a new DAFNE course especially for pump users. My problem is, the itineraries for the old and new DAFNE courses look the same, and I'm not sure I want waste time attending if I'm not going to learn anything new. They've also made it very clear that this course has a waiting list, and, it costs a £1,000 a patient. I'd like to know, has anyone heard of this NEW DAFNE COURSE FOR PUMP USERS and if so, is it worthwhile attending or just a waste of time? Sorry for rambling before I got to the question. Davey54 |