if you're on injections then ask them for a educational course for type 2 and injectionsI don't think type 1's would have a problem getting into this course though... this is post is type 2's trying to get into the course. As it turns out I have no hope where I live.
I don't think type 1's would have a problem getting into this course though... this is post is type 2's trying to get into the course. As it turns out I have no hope where I live.
if you're on injections then ask them for a educational course for type 2 and injections
yeh i hered about the type 2 courseThis is my email to them:
I’m just curious, I can see you offer the DAFNE course here although it says it is only for those with type 1 diabetes.
I’m type 2 and I’m on full time insulin therapy (apridra and lantus). I’m wondering if this course would be of benefit to me?
Are you flexible with allowing other insulin dependant diabetics to attend this course? I am on insulin for life now because my c-peptide test showed I produce insufficient insulin. I’ve been on insulin since beginning of 2010 and haven’t really had much training on how to manage on it.
If you have a separate course aimed at insulin dependant type 2’s, I would appreciate if you can let me know the details.
In anticipation of your reply.
This was their response:
Thank you for your email enquiry.
The DAFNE course is for people with type 1 diabetes only. Sorry but you won’t be able to attend that one.
We have general programs for people with type 2 diabetes – ‘DESMOND’ and ‘Living with Diabetes’. I’m sure you’d find these helpful but they are not specific for people on 4 x day insulin – so perhaps not what you are seeking.
I would suggest a series of individual appointments with a diabetes dietitian or diabetes nurse educator would be of most benefit to you.
Kind regards
So yes, they have courses for type 2's.... but it appears they're not courses for type 2's on insulin.
yeh i hered about the type 2 courseask them can they fit you onto dafne as you're fully on insulin and you think it benefit you.
if they say no at least you asked :3
"DAFNE was developed for people with Type 1 diabetes and as such is not appropriate for people with Type 2 diabetes. There is no evidence that intensive insulin therapy is of benefit for people with Type 2 diabetes." http://www.dafne.uk.com/341.html
(just quoting!)
There is an Xpert insulin course in some areas for people with both T1 and T2 .http://www.xperthealth.org.uk/people-with-diabetes/x-pert-insulin (but just realised that you are Australia so sorry, not much help.)
As soon as you go on to insulin you should be treated as a type 1Well I enquired with the association here that runs our DAFNE course and I get a response saying you must be type 1 only. I actually let them know I'm an insulin dependant type 2 and they acknowledged there is nothing for type 2's in my boat. So they suggested if I wanted to learn anything I have to book sessions with a dietitian and diabetes educator. The thing is I've already seen both of those multiple times and I've not been taught much beyond how you inject and do what your endo told you to do. I think it is disgraceful that type 2's at later stage get left out of things that could be helpful.
As soon as you go on to insulin you should be treated as a type 1
It depends on the area you live. I was insulin dependent type 2 until the beginning of Feb this year and I got offered alace on dafne. Unfortunately I couldn't attend as my Mrs was in hospital. As soon as I got put on to insulin I got the same treatment as a type 1. When I went back in the beginning of Feb I was rediagnosed as a type 1 LADA. And the diabetic centre I attend have been fantastic for the past 3 years
Thank youGood luck Cumberland with your course I have been on the Desmond 1 day course.
I was told by dn for endocrologist that my mixed insulin lasts 18 hours. So that would work out about right.Wow
I learned something important today I think all of us in the group did regarding basal injections
I like others had been told to inject twice daily 12 hours apart (I do mine 10am and 10pm) the educators told us to inject before bed and as soon as we get up in the morning ensuring there is a 7 hour gap so if I inject at 10pm I should inject again when I rise 6,7,8,9am and not wait till 10am
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