Recent Posts by Alan 49

Oct 6, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin out of the fridge

I spoke with the pharmacist today and she told me that if they dispense the prescription in advance of collection, then the insulin is packaged separately and put back in the fridge. If the prescription is for home-delivery, they wait unril the delivery-driver is there then dispense it with the tablets in one bag and it arrives within 45 minutes.

That seems OK to me.

Oct 2, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin out of the fridge

Thanks Mstarosta, but had to go to ny GP (my doctor) on another matter and I told her about this. She was of the opinion 'better safe than sorry' and told me to ditch the insulin and she prescribed a replacement. I did feel rather guilty scrapping 3 boxes of Humalog -
I've no idea how much that cost the NHS. When I used to go to the pharmacy myself to collect a prescription, the insulin was always packaged separately and kept in the fridge and there was a sticker on the bag containing pills etc to indicate that part of the prescription was in the fridge. I will speak to the pharmacy as you suggest, to make sure they know that insulin should be kept in the fridge.I would have thought that any pharmacist should have already known this.

I want to know if it would be within my rights to reject any insulin which had not been refridgerated.

Sep 30, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin out of the fridge

I always get my prescriptions dispensed at the local Lloyd's Pharmacy. Because of my mobility problems, they now deliver the prescriptions to me at home. The last time I had insulin prescribed it came in a large paper bag along with all my other tablets. I had forgotten that I had requested insulin (memory problems as well!) and I left the bag unopened for a couple of days. When I opened the bag I immediately put the insulin in the fridge.

My first question is - will that insulin be OK to use?

Secondly, would I have been able to refuse that Insulin, on the grounds that it should have been refridgerated?

Sep 19, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Holdalls

Jack,

Have a look at http://www.desang.net/kitbags/ They have a variety of kitbags.

Sep 15, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Insulin and accessories holdalls

Hello Jack
you might get more responses to this topic if you posted it in the General Discussion forum.

Just a thought
Alan

Sep 8, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes

The new meter called Libre Freestyle
Beats most other meters by a mile
But Abbott hadn't planned
For the enormous demand
So if you want one you'll wait quite a while.

Sep 8, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

Jude - have a look at the topic called 'Cyborg Times (New BG meter)'.

Sep 7, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Site Development / Diary changes

Looks alright to me - thanks Simon,

Sep 4, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Site Development / Diary changes

Simon
I use a bog-standard PC to enter my readings - no real problems, but the CP box could be lengthened slightly to accommodate (say) 0+2.5. The Site boxes only show the first 3 letters (not a real problem), but the Type box only shows the first letter - so with B, your not sure if you've got Before Lunch or before Dinner. Perhaps the Date and Time boxes could be shortened.

Alan

Sep 3, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Site Development / Diary changes

Looks like the Multiple Entry page has been compressed slightly - is this deliberate?

Jun 13, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / ManageBGL

I've had an email from ManageBGL which welcomed me to their system. I have never heard of it before and certainly haven't signed-up to it. I Googled it and it is a diabetes management system. Has anybody else heard of it or signed-up to it? If so, what do you think of it?

Jun 9, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Stinging insulin

Do you keep your pens in the fridge? I was told on the DAFNE course that this can cause some discomfort.

Apr 30, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

Have a look at the 'Cyborg Times' topic in this 'General Discussion' forum - there are lots of user-comments about the Libre there.

Apr 16, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / washing hands ?

I always wash my hands before testing, but if I'm out somewhere where I can't, I use Accu-Chek sterile cleansing hand wipes. They are small and come in foil packs that easily fit in my meter case. They are specifically made for cleansing before finger- pricking. You can get them online at Boots.

Apr 11, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / DAFNE to PUMP conversion

David, you might get more responses to this if you posted it in the 'General Discussion' Forum.

Apr 8, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / A Good Night's Sleep

I cut a Nytol 'One a night' tablet in half and take that - it works for me. If it doesn't work for you, you could take the whole tablet.

Mar 30, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / insulin

I had similar problems and my diabetes nurse advised me to increase my evening Levemir by 2 units and that seems to have sorted me out.
I think there are changes going on in our bodies all the time, so things are bound to go awry occasionally.

Mar 30, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / insulin

Ellen, what BI are you using and do you split the dose?

Mar 29, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Diasend

I made a half-hearted attempt to use it, but it seems you have to download your BG readings directly from your meter. I don't think my meter can do that. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Jan 25, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Sleeping tablets

I've been having trouble sleeping for quite a while and started taking Nytol tablets - which were a great help. The leaflet that comes with them states that they may become less effective if taken continuously, so I went to my GP, hoping to get prescribed sleeping tablets. She was very reluctant to do this and suggested I continue with the Nytol.
I wonder whether her reluctance was because there was a possibility that I could have a bad hypo at night and, because of the sleeping tablets she had prescribed, sleep through it - with dire consequences.

Has anybody else had similar problems?

Jan 24, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets

I used to order a box of Tropical flavour Dextro tablets (I think it was 24 packs) from my local Lloyd's Pharmacy. After I'd done this a couple of times, they used to keep a box in store, ready for me. That way I'd never run out.
I've now changed over to Jelly Babies - more flavoursome and available in more shops.

Jan 18, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving and blood glucose testing

I'm surprised you're not already doing these tests. Perhaps you should think of it as possibly losing your licence and your job if you don't do these tests.

Jan 14, 2015

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high

Jono - did you have your flu-jab?

Nov 28, 2014

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Coca Cola Life

If I want a 'leaf drink' I have a cup of tea.

Nov 11, 2014

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Help - BG Levels

Julieann,
You might get more responses for this if you posted it in the General Discussion forum

Alan

Oct 6, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin out of the fridge I spoke with the pharmacist today and she told me that if they dispense the prescription in advance of collection, then the insulin is packaged separately and put back in the fridge. If the prescription is for home-delivery, they wait unril the delivery-driver is there then dispense it with the tablets in one bag and it arrives within 45 minutes. That seems OK to me.

Oct 2, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin out of the fridge Thanks Mstarosta, but had to go to ny GP (my doctor) on another matter and I told her about this. She was of the opinion 'better safe than sorry' and told me to ditch the insulin and she prescribed a replacement. I did feel rather guilty scrapping 3 boxes of Humalog - I've no idea how much that cost the NHS. When I used to go to the pharmacy myself to collect a prescription, the insulin was always packaged separately and kept in the fridge and there was a sticker on the bag containing pills etc to indicate that part of the prescription was in the fridge. I will speak to the pharmacy as you suggest, to make sure they know that insulin should be kept in the fridge.I would have thought that any pharmacist should have already known this. I want to know if it would be within my rights to reject any insulin which had not been refridgerated.

Sep 30, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Insulin out of the fridge I always get my prescriptions dispensed at the local Lloyd's Pharmacy. Because of my mobility problems, they now deliver the prescriptions to me at home. The last time I had insulin prescribed it came in a large paper bag along with all my other tablets. I had forgotten that I had requested insulin (memory problems as well!) and I left the bag unopened for a couple of days. When I opened the bag I immediately put the insulin in the fridge. My first question is - will that insulin be OK to use? Secondly, would I have been able to refuse that Insulin, on the grounds that it should have been refridgerated?

Sep 19, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin Holdalls Jack, Have a look at http://www.desang.net/kitbags/ They have a variety of kitbags.

Sep 15, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / Insulin and accessories holdalls Hello Jack you might get more responses to this topic if you posted it in the General Discussion forum. Just a thought Alan

Sep 8, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diabetic jokes The new meter called Libre Freestyle Beats most other meters by a mile But Abbott hadn't planned For the enormous demand So if you want one you'll wait quite a while.

Sep 8, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre Jude - have a look at the topic called 'Cyborg Times (New BG meter)'.

Sep 7, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Site Development / Diary changes Looks alright to me - thanks Simon,

Sep 4, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Site Development / Diary changes Simon I use a bog-standard PC to enter my readings - no real problems, but the CP box could be lengthened slightly to accommodate (say) 0+2.5. The Site boxes only show the first 3 letters (not a real problem), but the Type box only shows the first letter - so with B, your not sure if you've got Before Lunch or before Dinner. Perhaps the Date and Time boxes could be shortened. Alan

Sep 3, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Site Development / Diary changes Looks like the Multiple Entry page has been compressed slightly - is this deliberate?

Jun 13, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / ManageBGL I've had an email from ManageBGL which welcomed me to their system. I have never heard of it before and certainly haven't signed-up to it. I Googled it and it is a diabetes management system. Has anybody else heard of it or signed-up to it? If so, what do you think of it?

Jun 9, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Stinging insulin Do you keep your pens in the fridge? I was told on the DAFNE course that this can cause some discomfort.

Apr 30, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre Have a look at the 'Cyborg Times' topic in this 'General Discussion' forum - there are lots of user-comments about the Libre there.

Apr 16, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / washing hands ? I always wash my hands before testing, but if I'm out somewhere where I can't, I use Accu-Chek sterile cleansing hand wipes. They are small and come in foil packs that easily fit in my meter case. They are specifically made for cleansing before finger- pricking. You can get them online at Boots.

Apr 11, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: DAFNE Graduate Group (DGG) / DAFNE to PUMP conversion David, you might get more responses to this if you posted it in the 'General Discussion' Forum.

Apr 8, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / A Good Night's Sleep I cut a Nytol 'One a night' tablet in half and take that - it works for me. If it doesn't work for you, you could take the whole tablet.

Mar 30, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / insulin I had similar problems and my diabetes nurse advised me to increase my evening Levemir by 2 units and that seems to have sorted me out. I think there are changes going on in our bodies all the time, so things are bound to go awry occasionally.

Mar 30, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / insulin Ellen, what BI are you using and do you split the dose?

Mar 29, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Diasend I made a half-hearted attempt to use it, but it seems you have to download your BG readings directly from your meter. I don't think my meter can do that. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Jan 25, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Sleeping tablets I've been having trouble sleeping for quite a while and started taking Nytol tablets - which were a great help. The leaflet that comes with them states that they may become less effective if taken continuously, so I went to my GP, hoping to get prescribed sleeping tablets. She was very reluctant to do this and suggested I continue with the Nytol. I wonder whether her reluctance was because there was a possibility that I could have a bad hypo at night and, because of the sleeping tablets she had prescribed, sleep through it - with dire consequences. Has anybody else had similar problems?

Jan 24, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dextro energy tablets I used to order a box of Tropical flavour Dextro tablets (I think it was 24 packs) from my local Lloyd's Pharmacy. After I'd done this a couple of times, they used to keep a box in store, ready for me. That way I'd never run out. I've now changed over to Jelly Babies - more flavoursome and available in more shops.

Jan 18, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Driving and blood glucose testing I'm surprised you're not already doing these tests. Perhaps you should think of it as possibly losing your licence and your job if you don't do these tests.

Jan 14, 2015 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Got the flu, and now high Jono - did you have your flu-jab?

Nov 28, 2014 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Coca Cola Life If I want a 'leaf drink' I have a cup of tea.

Nov 11, 2014 Alan 49 284 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Help - BG Levels Julieann, You might get more responses for this if you posted it in the General Discussion forum Alan