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GrahamS - is it OneTouch? If so, can you let me know who I should speak to about getting their PC software that hooks up and logs blood results updated? the interface is seriously poor - it all works, but my god, it's like using a computerised version of a shape sorted that my 18-month old daughter plays with...
Saying that, it works a treat and does a great job, but it does need a serious rewrite to improve look and feel.
I couldn't possibly say.
(But we didn't write the PC software 😀 )
You can get the latest version of the OneTouch DMS software from here:
https://secure.lifescan.com/LifeScan/Corporate/GB/en/YourMeter/OTDMS/default.aspx
[url= http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/inspiration_expert_advice/famous_people/sports.html ]just because you've got it, doesn't mean you can't cope with it[/url]
Wow I knew there were a few Insulin takers on here but there are so many now. I was diagnosed Feb 1970 (born 1960), I have never let my "ailment" get in the way of me doing anything. Have done a whole load of sports,ran cross country for County also. I will be 50 this year don't need the viagra yet and do have the odd hiccup.
If you need any help with your treatment during sport or adjusting diabetes into your life you can mail me anytime and I'll do my best to help you. Good luck ! 😕
Travis & Gravy thanks for the link and offer of advice....got loads to read through ..only trouble so far is being a wimp on the lancet front...its like waiting for an electric shock!..defo need to MTFU!
TBH. I find the lancets the worst bit. Sometimes fine, sometimes 'kin hurts! Every once in a while, you prick your finger, give it a squeeze and get a spurter 👿
I hate that! Worst I think is when it's cold, and even on the deepest setting I can't find any blood... "I might be hypo... I might just be too cold... Haven't a clue, medical science has failed me. I'll have some haribos on general principles"
Agree on cold mornings. Sometimes I think my blood must have drained away during the night!
Don't know what pumps are in use - but in case you haven't heard - [url] http://www.diabetes.org.uk/About_us/News_Landing_Page/Medical-device-alert---Medtronic-Minimed-Paradigm-Veo-insulin-pumps/ [/url]
Bloody hell hello all you fellow diabetic bikers-type 2 for 5 years and alot of others have said now fitter than I have been for many many years.
My advice from experience is beware of the heat and the cold as both will affect your blood sugar levels and wear an ID bracelet
http://www.medical-bracelets.co.uk/?gclid=CKWXwpy2p58CFQdl4wodfjeu1Q
that means if anyone else finds you if you have been dropped by a group or you are out riding by yourself and something happens to you and a glycogel ot two in your backpack.
You will find your own suited riding fuel (I prefer High5 4+1 and Torq Bars).
As for the cloudy eyes when your blood sugar levels are under control the clouding will go its just a sign that it was very high for a long period and I had the same when I was diagnosed (17.6).
Hope you adapt well and use it as a positive way of becoming fitter (I certainly felt better quite rapidly and have caught less coughs and colds that the rest of the household get despite the immune system problems).
FFS hasnt he cheered up yet! 🙄
*waves*
I'm Type 1 (insulin dependant) for some fifteen years now; can't recall what it's like [i]not [/i]to be diabetic. In comparison to many other medical conditions, diabetes is manageable - but then it's not as if you get a choice in the matter!
We're told it's on the increase nationally across the UK.
Any idea what brought it on Whyte?
I'm the same height and weight as you, albeit 6yrs older & since giving up alcohol in 2009, I seem to have developed something of a sweet tooth - maybe I should be taking heed of all this!
Ask about DAFNE course/info asap it is definitely the best education on how to manage 'balance' and eat normally within reason. It is hard work, but you will be ok with epics etc if you test regularly and ALWAYS carry the right fast acting carb snacks. Fat/normal coke [those small cans] are great. If you watch TDF at all you will see the best reach for a fat coke to avoid the 'bonk'.