Recent Posts by mum2westiesGill

Jun 13, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Hi Anele,
- Re your BI & buttocks - do you manage to get right round to the back for injecting into the buttocks or just sort of at the side of the buttocks?
- Re QA - that sounds like a really good idea of injecting into thighs for brekkie & dinner then stomach for lunch.
- For any corrections before bed or any snacks I presume this is your QA?
- just a refresher for me re changing injection sites would you do this all in one go or gradually?

I completed an X-Pert insulin course just a few weeks back which was very similar to things done on a DAFNE course but sometimes it's good to have a refresher from someone.

Many thanks
Gill Smile

Jun 13, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Hi Anele46,

Thanks for your reply/comments.

Yes that's right I only use my stomach for QA but I do always inject in different areas & in a sort of smiley face below my belly button.

I use right & left thighs for BI

(whiskysmum) Gill Smile

Jun 13, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Mon 3/06 - Wed 5/06

Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Jun 13, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Fri 31/05 - Sun 2/06

Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Jun 10, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android - adding entries with no wifi connection

I know I need a wi-fi connection for uploading entries so they go onto the main site but do I need a wi-fi connection for adding entries.

The reason i'm asking is because I'm going on holiday for a week and may not have access to a Wi-Fi connection at times.

Jun 5, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Tue 28/05 - Thu 30/05

Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Jun 4, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbohydrates and Protein

If you eat carbs and include some protein what happens BG wise? Same question for if there were just carbs and no protein?

Sometimes I have a sandwich with paste on or sometimes I have some type of protein such as sliced meat (chicken/ham etc), cheese, tuna etc

Jun 1, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI)

Garry said:
Would you consider using the online Diary. I thought everyone had access to use the online diary. It would make your posts so much faster as no extra typing involved!
Agree. My DAFNE consultant used to say make BI changes of 20%...so you are sure of the outcome. But agree that steady progress should be the way forward.
Regards
Garry

Hi Garry,
I do have a recent topic "My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed" using the online diary

May 31, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI)

Increasing Lantus (BI)

31/05/2013
6.2 - bedtime
11.1 - this morning for me

30/05/2013
7.7 - bedtime
18.2 - this morning for me

29/05/2013
no test - bedtime
14.5 - this morning for me

28/05/2013
9.7 - bedtime
10.5 - this morning for me

So looking back at the last 3 days I'm thinking my BI needs increasing. I'm currently taking 20u split - 10u am & 10u pm & am undecided whether to increase by 2u (11u am & 11u pm) or 4u (12u am & 12u pm).

What does anyone think please?

May 30, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Sat 25/05 - Mon 27/05

Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Ditto to what I posted on May 26, 2013 3:27pm re entering carbs correctly

I feel as though I'm stuck in a rut at the moment ie even though I'm testing when I should ie fasting, before meals and before bed also watching BG levels I'm not making any adjustments. Not really checking for any 3 day trends.

May 29, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Subscribing to a Topic

Hi Simon,

Sorry only just seen this reply. That's fabulous! Thank you Smile

May 27, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Subscribing to a Topic

Hi,

When you subscribe to a certain topic how/where can you find a list of the ones you're subscribed to?

May 26, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Wed 22/05 - Fri 24/05

Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Also am I entering the carbs correctly:
Fri 24/05 at 11.45 I had 35g cho and as you can see I've entered this as 3.5
at 15.09 I had 48g cho and as you can see I've entered this as 4.8

I feel as though I'm stuck in a rut at the moment ie even though I'm testing when I should ie fasting, before meals and before bed also watching BG levels I'm not making any adjustments.

May 26, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Sun 19/05 - Tue 21/05

Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

May 22, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Carbs - Rounding Up/Down & BG levels

As well as "rounding up" or "rounding down" carbs do you also consider your BG levels ie low end of target (but not hypo!) & higher end of target?

Thanks in advance for any replies Smile

May 21, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / BG Diary / Carbs as CP's Entry

If something was 35g cho how would I write this as cp's into the BG diary on here?

If something was 48g cho how would I write this as cp's into the BG diary on here?

May 20, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Thu 16/05 - Sat 18/05
Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

May 18, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hello I am new on here

Hi Grumps,

Firstly congratulations of becoming a DAFNE graduate Smile

. As you already know I'm not a DAFNE graduate but have just recently finished doing the X-Pert insulin course in my local area. I find this site very helpful for use of the BG diary & joining in/getting help from other DAFNE grads.

Secondly I'd like to say that I know Grumps as I am also from the closed facebook group "special diabetic friends" a great group to join.

Enjoy your day Grumps Smile

May 16, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Mon 13/05 - Wed 15/05
Can anybody see if there are any trends I am missing?

Have done today a meter control solution test - all was ok Smile

Also wondering of 2 possibilities:
1. changing BI back to once a day instead of a morning & evening dose - not really happy about this because I feel happy in myself atm doing the split dose
2. upping ratios slightly from 1:1 to 1:1.5

May 16, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Fri 10/05 - Sun 12/05
Can anybody see if there are any trends I am missing?

May 16, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed

Tue 07/05 - Thu 09/05
Can anybody see if there are any trends I am missing?

May 9, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting

Garry said:
Jacobs good. You are right. If it is 15g or more - we normally 'round it up' to 20g CHO or 2 cp. If it is less than 15g - say 14.9g we normally 'round it down' to 10g CHO or 1 cp.

Treat biscuits...much nearer 3. If it is 25g or more - we normally 'round it up' to 30g CHO or 3 cp. If it is less than 25g - say 24.9g we normally 'round it down' to 20g CHO or 2 cp.

Regards
Garry

Thank you Garry Very Happy

I'm such a "doubting thomas" always doubting myself

May 9, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting

Have I counted these correctly?

Jacobs cornish wafers x4
- 4.8g cho ech = 19.2g = 2 cps

Treat size biscuits x2
- 13.7g cho ech = 27.4g = 2 cps (or maybe 3 cps?)

Apr 28, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Rapid-acting Insulin - Overstacking

Wondering what others would do if you had eaten a meal but wanted to eat your next meal before the insulin duration (3 - 5 hrs) is over?

Apr 28, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average

no test - bedtime
21.8 - this morning

BG 5.1 - teatime

Jun 13, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Hi Anele, - Re your BI & buttocks - do you manage to get right round to the back for injecting into the buttocks or just sort of at the side of the buttocks? - Re QA - that sounds like a really good idea of injecting into thighs for brekkie & dinner then stomach for lunch. - For any corrections before bed or any snacks I presume this is your QA? - just a refresher for me re changing injection sites would you do this all in one go or gradually? I completed an X-Pert insulin course just a few weeks back which was very similar to things done on a DAFNE course but sometimes it's good to have a refresher from someone. Many thanks Gill

Jun 13, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Hi Anele46, Thanks for your reply/comments. Yes that's right I only use my stomach for QA but I do always inject in different areas & in a sort of smiley face below my belly button. I use right & left thighs for BI (whiskysmum) Gill

Jun 13, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Mon 3/06 - Wed 5/06 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Jun 13, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Fri 31/05 - Sun 2/06 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Jun 10, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android - adding entries with no wifi connection I know I need a wi-fi connection for uploading entries so they go onto the main site but do I need a wi-fi connection for adding entries. The reason i'm asking is because I'm going on holiday for a week and may not have access to a Wi-Fi connection at times.

Jun 5, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Tue 28/05 - Thu 30/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

Jun 4, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbohydrates and Protein If you eat carbs and include some protein what happens BG wise? Same question for if there were just carbs and no protein? Sometimes I have a sandwich with paste on or sometimes I have some type of protein such as sliced meat (chicken/ham etc), cheese, tuna etc

Jun 1, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI) Garry said: Would you consider using the online Diary. I thought everyone had access to use the online diary. It would make your posts so much faster as no extra typing involved! Agree. My DAFNE consultant used to say make BI changes of 20%...so you are sure of the outcome. But agree that steady progress should be the way forward. Regards Garry Hi Garry, I do have a recent topic "My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed" using the online diary

May 31, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increasing Lantus (BI) Increasing Lantus (BI) 31/05/2013 6.2 - bedtime 11.1 - this morning for me 30/05/2013 7.7 - bedtime 18.2 - this morning for me 29/05/2013 no test - bedtime 14.5 - this morning for me 28/05/2013 9.7 - bedtime 10.5 - this morning for me So looking back at the last 3 days I'm thinking my BI needs increasing. I'm currently taking 20u split - 10u am & 10u pm & am undecided whether to increase by 2u (11u am & 11u pm) or 4u (12u am & 12u pm). What does anyone think please?

May 30, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Sat 25/05 - Mon 27/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing? Ditto to what I posted on May 26, 2013 3:27pm re entering carbs correctly I feel as though I'm stuck in a rut at the moment ie even though I'm testing when I should ie fasting, before meals and before bed also watching BG levels I'm not making any adjustments. Not really checking for any 3 day trends.

May 29, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Subscribing to a Topic Hi Simon, Sorry only just seen this reply. That's fabulous! Thank you

May 27, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Subscribing to a Topic Hi, When you subscribe to a certain topic how/where can you find a list of the ones you're subscribed to?

May 26, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Wed 22/05 - Fri 24/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing? Also am I entering the carbs correctly: Fri 24/05 at 11.45 I had 35g cho and as you can see I've entered this as 3.5 at 15.09 I had 48g cho and as you can see I've entered this as 4.8 I feel as though I'm stuck in a rut at the moment ie even though I'm testing when I should ie fasting, before meals and before bed also watching BG levels I'm not making any adjustments.

May 26, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Sun 19/05 - Tue 21/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

May 22, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Carbs - Rounding Up/Down & BG levels As well as "rounding up" or "rounding down" carbs do you also consider your BG levels ie low end of target (but not hypo!) & higher end of target? Thanks in advance for any replies

May 21, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / BG Diary / Carbs as CP's Entry If something was 35g cho how would I write this as cp's into the BG diary on here? If something was 48g cho how would I write this as cp's into the BG diary on here?

May 20, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Thu 16/05 - Sat 18/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends in this block I am missing?

May 18, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hello I am new on here Hi Grumps, Firstly congratulations of becoming a DAFNE graduate . As you already know I'm not a DAFNE graduate but have just recently finished doing the X-Pert insulin course in my local area. I find this site very helpful for use of the BG diary & joining in/getting help from other DAFNE grads. Secondly I'd like to say that I know Grumps as I am also from the closed facebook group "special diabetic friends" a great group to join. Enjoy your day Grumps

May 16, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Mon 13/05 - Wed 15/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends I am missing? Have done today a meter control solution test - all was ok Also wondering of 2 possibilities: 1. changing BI back to once a day instead of a morning & evening dose - not really happy about this because I feel happy in myself atm doing the split dose 2. upping ratios slightly from 1:1 to 1:1.5

May 16, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Fri 10/05 - Sun 12/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends I am missing?

May 16, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / My BG (Trending) Diary - All Comments Welcomed Tue 07/05 - Thu 09/05 Can anybody see if there are any trends I am missing?

May 9, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Garry said: Jacobs good. You are right. If it is 15g or more - we normally 'round it up' to 20g CHO or 2 cp. If it is less than 15g - say 14.9g we normally 'round it down' to 10g CHO or 1 cp. Treat biscuits...much nearer 3. If it is 25g or more - we normally 'round it up' to 30g CHO or 3 cp. If it is less than 25g - say 24.9g we normally 'round it down' to 20g CHO or 2 cp. Regards Garry Thank you Garry I'm such a "doubting thomas" always doubting myself

May 9, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb Counting Have I counted these correctly? Jacobs cornish wafers x4 - 4.8g cho ech = 19.2g = 2 cps Treat size biscuits x2 - 13.7g cho ech = 27.4g = 2 cps (or maybe 3 cps?)

Apr 28, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Rapid-acting Insulin - Overstacking Wondering what others would do if you had eaten a meal but wanted to eat your next meal before the insulin duration (3 - 5 hrs) is over?

Apr 28, 2013 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Topic: General Discussion / 7-day waking average no test - bedtime 21.8 - this morning BG 5.1 - teatime