Newly diagnosed type 1

[matthew84]

Found out yesterday I am type1 so much to take in and learn and they are trying to send me on the dafne course is that some thing worth doing or is it some thing I can teach my self through looking into diabetes

 

[noblehead]

Absolutely it is, for an idea what it's all about have a look at the following which is an on-line version oif the course:


http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/

 

[matthew84]

Ok I'll have a look thank you

 

[manicarrie]

I have heard it is worth doing as it teaches you about dosing and what your food/ insulin does in your body and how it all works together. Unfortunately I haven't done one yet as the first one offered clashed with work (they wouldn't give me the time off) and the second one clashes with school pick up

 

[Daibell]

Hi. Views on DAFNE vary based on feedback I've seen. Just be aware that some presenters will ignore the effect of carbs on diabetes and focus on matching carbs to insulin; nothing wrong with that but keep the carbs down where you can to avoid weight gain and the need for too much insulin

 

[Emmotha]

Hello Matthew. I was diagnosed in June age 29 so understand what u r going through! Lots to take in.
I'm going on DAFNE week after next so can let you know, but I've managed so far without it.
Send me a message if u want any tips from someone a couple of months ahead of you

 

[matthew84]

Ok thank you yeah I've got to see a dietician next week I think the most annoying thing that I find is having to do the blood tests my fingers feel abused but I guess over time it's some thing you get used to and let me know how that dafne course went I think it's a couple of weeks yet before I have to do mine

 

[Emmotha]

Yeah you'll get used to the testing, rotate which fingers u use to test and change the lancet (the sharp bit) in your finger pricker regularly cuz if it gets blunt it hurts more. You'll probably find you test loads for a while to get used to everything.

I figure even if the DAFNE course isn't that useful it will be good to meet other ppl in the same situation. A friend of mines husband was recently diagnosed and when we all met up for a night out we were boring on about it all evening lol

 

[Type1Bri]

I was diagnosed on 11th September type 1. Have been signed up for the DAFNE course, although was told it could be a 6 month waiting list. Had my diabetes clinic on Friday 19th September and a DAFNE instructor came into my meeting too, she feels I have grasped carb counting well, I use an app called '' fat secret'', its great fro colorie and carb counting. She is going to try and get me onto the course asap so fingers crossed. Once you get your head into carb counting and your insulin ratios it all becomes a little clearer.
Good luck, we will all get to a stable level eventually im sure!!

 

[jack412]

as well as the online course noblehead put up
these workbooks may help, ask the nurse to go through it with you
Workbook 1http://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9225 Carbohydrate Counting.pdf
Workbook 2http://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9226 Carbohydrate Counting the Next Steps.pdf

Carb listhttp://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9227 Carbohydrate Tables A6.pdf

Diaryhttp://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/Publications/9228 Free Diary Portrait A4.pdf

Basal testinghttp://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/info/?page_id=120

Sick day ruleshttp://www.diabetes-healthnet.ac.uk...flet_-_Sick_Day_Rules_for_Type_1_-_Nov_13.pdf
Sick day rules flowcharthttp://www.leicestershirediabetes.org.uk/uploads//documents/Type1 Sick_day_rules_InsulinV3.pdf

 

[mcwarrior]

Welcome to the club, i was diagnosed on 30th June this year, So much to learn, just on my honeymoon period now, so numbers are good most of the time. Not sure how long that will last.
Just when you start to get your head round it all you go in to the honeymoon phase, and you will think the docs got it wrong and your cured, unfortunately you wont be, its just sticking 2 fingers up at you, to wind you up.