Recent Posts by Alan 49

Sep 18, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

I have some Word documents that allow me to print my own diaries. You'll need some A5 photographic paper (for the covers) and plain A5 paper (for the diary pages). You'll also need a printer that can print on A5 stationery (most inkjet printers do, I understand, but I'm not certain) and a stapler. I can email these documents to you if you're interested.

Sep 2, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Conversion from Humalog insulin to Novorapid insulin

Hello Sarah

You're right, it's not Actrapid - it's NovoRapid I've got in the fridge. What an idiot! When I was discussing this with my DSN, she talked about changing to Actrapid, and when I picked up the prescrption, I put it straight into the fridge. Apologies all round Embarassed

Aug 31, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Conversion from Humalog insulin to Novorapid insulin

The reason for the change was that when I was on Humalolog, I used a Lilly Memoir pen, which had a display and a memory which allowed me to see details of previous injections. This was great, but the battery ran out and Lilly no longer manufacture Memoir pens. The only other pen with displays is the Novo Nordisk Echo pen, which my DSN got for me. This uses Actrapid insulin - hence the change.

Aug 30, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Conversion from Humalog insulin to Novorapid insulin

I will soon be converting to Actrapid. My DSN has told me that their characteristics are very similar and that I should have no problems. I would welcome any input from people who have done this, or who know haw similar they are.

Aug 30, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir

I now have a Novopen Echo and will soon be converting to Actrapid insulin. I have raised a separate topic regarding this conversion and would appreciate any input you could give on it.

Jun 5, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir

Thanks Warwick, that's very interesting - i'll follow that up.

May 18, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir

The battery in my Humapen Memoir pen has finally expired. I understand that Lilly no longer make them. Is there anything similar that will display the date and time and dosage of injections?

Feb 2, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Hypos

Dean, if you provide a bit more info, like what background insulin you're on and perhaps an extract from your blood- glucose diary showing the problems you're having, then you might get some more responses.

Jan 24, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre to be available on the NHS.....

The website address for this petition is

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/204550

You'll have to copy and paste this to get to it

Jan 5, 2018

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Split Levemir dose

Yes, Ruth - that's what I would do - increase the 10pm Levmir by 1 unit and see what effect that has. You may have to increase it again, if you're still high in the morning. I would leave the morning dose unchanged.

Nov 13, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / URGENT ADVICE NEEDED - Lancet Devices - Discontinuation of One Touch Comfort Lancets

I used to use one lancet a week - testing 5 times a day and never had any problems. If by 'double-dipping' you mean using a lancet more than once, that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Your diabetes specialist nurses should have a good supply of finger-prickers and lancets.

Oct 28, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and Cals

I like to have it handy 'just in case'. I don't have a smart phone for apps, but my son has just given me an iPad - I'll have to ask him if I can put apps on that. Thanks novorapidboi.

Oct 25, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and Cals

I have an old copy (4th Edition) of Carbs and Cals for Diabetics and wondered whether it has been updated, or whether there is something better. It must have pictures of food, because I have no idea what 35 grams of anything is. Any ideas would be welcome.

Sep 16, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / DAFNEplus Survey

Why have us oldies (>75) been excluded?

Sep 15, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre to be available on the NHS.....

I hope Abbott are geared-up for the volume of sensors that will be required.

Aug 5, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Anxiety / Stress and Dose Adjustment

From my limited knowledge I have heard tha when adrenaline is released, your system assumes that additional energy is about to be needed and triggers the release of glucagon from the liver - so your BG rises.

Jul 29, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Sensitivity

Thanks for the replies - very useful.

Jul 26, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Sensitivity

Can someone please explain - in simple terms - what this is and what effects it can have.

May 30, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / High blood sugar in morning

I don't think you should worry too much about a reading of 8.3 - I wish I was 8.3 every morning.
If your reading is exactly 8.3 EVERY morning, you should check the meter out with the control solutions that came with the meter.

May 16, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Broken Humapen

I guess you will have got a replacement Humapen by now and are in the process off sorting your BG levels out. You should really have a backup Humapen and a backup pen for your Levemir. I have a backup BG meter as well and also a second finger pricker "just in case".

Apr 24, 2017

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin pens

Trish
I got mine from the diabetes support team at my local hospital, but I don't think Lilly are making them any more. I will really miss mine when the battery eventually runs out.

Dec 26, 2016

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Centre code

Sorry - I didn't answer your first question: I think your status would be 'User' rather that 'Graduate', but I don't think it would restrict your access.

Dec 24, 2016

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Centre code

Go to 'Settings' (in the orange bar above), then choose 'Enter Centre Code - I think this should do it.

Nov 29, 2016

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Zero or Diet?

Coke Zero and Diet Coke - what's the difference?

Nov 15, 2016

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Statin effect on blood sugars

I'm on Simvastatin - no noticeable effects on blood glucose.

Sep 18, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dafne Diary I have some Word documents that allow me to print my own diaries. You'll need some A5 photographic paper (for the covers) and plain A5 paper (for the diary pages). You'll also need a printer that can print on A5 stationery (most inkjet printers do, I understand, but I'm not certain) and a stapler. I can email these documents to you if you're interested.

Sep 2, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Conversion from Humalog insulin to Novorapid insulin Hello Sarah You're right, it's not Actrapid - it's NovoRapid I've got in the fridge. What an idiot! When I was discussing this with my DSN, she talked about changing to Actrapid, and when I picked up the prescrption, I put it straight into the fridge. Apologies all round

Aug 31, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Conversion from Humalog insulin to Novorapid insulin The reason for the change was that when I was on Humalolog, I used a Lilly Memoir pen, which had a display and a memory which allowed me to see details of previous injections. This was great, but the battery ran out and Lilly no longer manufacture Memoir pens. The only other pen with displays is the Novo Nordisk Echo pen, which my DSN got for me. This uses Actrapid insulin - hence the change.

Aug 30, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Conversion from Humalog insulin to Novorapid insulin I will soon be converting to Actrapid. My DSN has told me that their characteristics are very similar and that I should have no problems. I would welcome any input from people who have done this, or who know haw similar they are.

Aug 30, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir I now have a Novopen Echo and will soon be converting to Actrapid insulin. I have raised a separate topic regarding this conversion and would appreciate any input you could give on it.

Jun 5, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir Thanks Warwick, that's very interesting - i'll follow that up.

May 18, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Humapen Memoir The battery in my Humapen Memoir pen has finally expired. I understand that Lilly no longer make them. Is there anything similar that will display the date and time and dosage of injections?

Feb 2, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Hypos Dean, if you provide a bit more info, like what background insulin you're on and perhaps an extract from your blood- glucose diary showing the problems you're having, then you might get some more responses.

Jan 24, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre to be available on the NHS..... The website address for this petition is https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/204550 You'll have to copy and paste this to get to it

Jan 5, 2018 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Split Levemir dose Yes, Ruth - that's what I would do - increase the 10pm Levmir by 1 unit and see what effect that has. You may have to increase it again, if you're still high in the morning. I would leave the morning dose unchanged.

Nov 13, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / URGENT ADVICE NEEDED - Lancet Devices - Discontinuation of One Touch Comfort Lancets I used to use one lancet a week - testing 5 times a day and never had any problems. If by 'double-dipping' you mean using a lancet more than once, that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Your diabetes specialist nurses should have a good supply of finger-prickers and lancets.

Oct 28, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and Cals I like to have it handy 'just in case'. I don't have a smart phone for apps, but my son has just given me an iPad - I'll have to ask him if I can put apps on that. Thanks novorapidboi.

Oct 25, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carbs and Cals I have an old copy (4th Edition) of Carbs and Cals for Diabetics and wondered whether it has been updated, or whether there is something better. It must have pictures of food, because I have no idea what 35 grams of anything is. Any ideas would be welcome.

Sep 16, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / DAFNEplus Survey Why have us oldies (>75) been excluded?

Sep 15, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre to be available on the NHS..... I hope Abbott are geared-up for the volume of sensors that will be required.

Aug 5, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Anxiety / Stress and Dose Adjustment From my limited knowledge I have heard tha when adrenaline is released, your system assumes that additional energy is about to be needed and triggers the release of glucagon from the liver - so your BG rises.

Jul 29, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Sensitivity Thanks for the replies - very useful.

Jul 26, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Sensitivity Can someone please explain - in simple terms - what this is and what effects it can have.

May 30, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / High blood sugar in morning I don't think you should worry too much about a reading of 8.3 - I wish I was 8.3 every morning. If your reading is exactly 8.3 EVERY morning, you should check the meter out with the control solutions that came with the meter.

May 16, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Broken Humapen I guess you will have got a replacement Humapen by now and are in the process off sorting your BG levels out. You should really have a backup Humapen and a backup pen for your Levemir. I have a backup BG meter as well and also a second finger pricker "just in case".

Apr 24, 2017 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin pens Trish I got mine from the diabetes support team at my local hospital, but I don't think Lilly are making them any more. I will really miss mine when the battery eventually runs out.

Dec 26, 2016 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Centre code Sorry - I didn't answer your first question: I think your status would be 'User' rather that 'Graduate', but I don't think it would restrict your access.

Dec 24, 2016 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Centre code Go to 'Settings' (in the orange bar above), then choose 'Enter Centre Code - I think this should do it.

Nov 29, 2016 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Zero or Diet? Coke Zero and Diet Coke - what's the difference?

Nov 15, 2016 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Statin effect on blood sugars I'm on Simvastatin - no noticeable effects on blood glucose.