Recent Posts by Annette Bell

Jul 14, 2012

Annette Bell 58 posts

Thanks Carolin. I thought I remembered being told "4 is the floor". i.e. 4 should be the lower limit before any corrective action was taken. I will change my target ranges accordingly. I still don't understand the effect of exercise on my BG. I usually do some aerobic type exercise first thing in the morning, but don't have any breakfast, therefore, don't have any QA insulin. My BG has usually risen considerably by lunchtime even if my "breakfast" BG is relatively low. Confused

Jul 9, 2012

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: Site Development / Targets range

Thanks both - targets online duly amended! My graphs look much better now Wink

Jun 25, 2012

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: Site Development / Targets range

Hi!
I was printing off my graphs for my diabetic clinic check today and realised that the BG targets on them don't actually reflect the targets I have entered on my iPod app. My upper target is 8 at all times of the day and my lower is 4 (apart from driving) as this seems to suit me best for correctional purposes. The target bands on the graph, however, vary through the day and tend to be lower than 8. This makes my results look a lot worse than they are, when my HbA1c is 6.2. Is there a way of personalising the target bands in the graphs?

Jun 25, 2012

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: Site Development / Injection site list

JennyNZ said:
Hi there. I've just started using the on line diary, too and think its great but was going to ask the same question - being able to record 2 different injection sites. I think the graphs are great - I always thought I was great at site rotation until I started using your programme and realised how much I was favouring sites. one thing - you only have one &quot;buttocks&quot; could you make that &quot;left&quot; and &quot;right&quot; as well? thanks

Yes! I have been thinking exactly the same as you for some time now. There should be left & right buttocks just as there are left & right thighs etc. Also, I too use 2 different areas when giving BI & QA at the same time so 2 injection site boxes would be much better. (I enter my results on my iPod app)

Jun 3, 2010

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB

Yes - I looked at getting a cable when I first got the meters, but found they are not (or at least weren't then) compatible with a Mac.

Jun 2, 2010

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB

I am actually using the One Touch Ultra of which I have two versions - the Ultra 2 for use at home, & the Ultra Easy to take out as it is smaller.

May 30, 2010

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB

Thanks - that was helpful - I don't think I'll bother with one - it would be too complicated getting my strips prescription changed knowing my GP surgery. I'll stick with writing my results in my diary.

May 29, 2010

Annette Bell 58 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB

Does anyone have one of these or know anything about it? Is it worth getting?

Jul 14, 2012 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: Site Development / Targets range Thanks Carolin. I thought I remembered being told "4 is the floor". i.e. 4 should be the lower limit before any corrective action was taken. I will change my target ranges accordingly. I still don't understand the effect of exercise on my BG. I usually do some aerobic type exercise first thing in the morning, but don't have any breakfast, therefore, don't have any QA insulin. My BG has usually risen considerably by lunchtime even if my "breakfast" BG is relatively low.

Jul 9, 2012 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: Site Development / Targets range Thanks both - targets online duly amended! My graphs look much better now

Jun 25, 2012 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: Site Development / Targets range Hi! I was printing off my graphs for my diabetic clinic check today and realised that the BG targets on them don't actually reflect the targets I have entered on my iPod app. My upper target is 8 at all times of the day and my lower is 4 (apart from driving) as this seems to suit me best for correctional purposes. The target bands on the graph, however, vary through the day and tend to be lower than 8. This makes my results look a lot worse than they are, when my HbA1c is 6.2. Is there a way of personalising the target bands in the graphs?

Jun 25, 2012 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: Site Development / Injection site list JennyNZ said: Hi there. I've just started using the on line diary, too and think its great but was going to ask the same question - being able to record 2 different injection sites. I think the graphs are great - I always thought I was great at site rotation until I started using your programme and realised how much I was favouring sites. one thing - you only have one &quot;buttocks&quot; could you make that &quot;left&quot; and &quot;right&quot; as well? thanks Yes! I have been thinking exactly the same as you for some time now. There should be left & right buttocks just as there are left & right thighs etc. Also, I too use 2 different areas when giving BI & QA at the same time so 2 injection site boxes would be much better. (I enter my results on my iPod app)

Jun 3, 2010 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB Yes - I looked at getting a cable when I first got the meters, but found they are not (or at least weren't then) compatible with a Mac.

Jun 2, 2010 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB I am actually using the One Touch Ultra of which I have two versions - the Ultra 2 for use at home, & the Ultra Easy to take out as it is smaller.

May 30, 2010 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB Thanks - that was helpful - I don't think I'll bother with one - it would be too complicated getting my strips prescription changed knowing my GP surgery. I'll stick with writing my results in my diary.

May 29, 2010 Annette Bell 58 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Bayer Contour USB Does anyone have one of these or know anything about it? Is it worth getting?