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<blockquote data-quote="crystal-claire" data-source="post: 355036" data-attributes="member: 61724"><p><strong>Re: Have you done the DAFNE/DESMOND courses or anything simi</strong></p><p></p><p>Hi everyone</p><p></p><p>I'm new to this whole forum thing, but anyway I thought I'd just share my experience <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Last week I went on the DAFNE course on recommendation of a diabetic dietician. After having been on Novomix 30 for 6 1/2 years I finally took the plunge to go onto multiple daily injections. I cannot thank the course teachers enough for the amount of information and confidence I got after going on the course. I basically had zero knowledge given to me when first diagnosed at 18, but I now feel positive for the first time about managing my condition and leading a normal life like everyone else. Unfortunately my doctor who prescribed the MDI had no idea as to what doses of Novorapid (quick acting insulin) and Lantus (background insulin) to take. As a result of this I had my first diabetic seizure or severe hypo where I ended up in A&E. I was just lucky that my fiance was with me at the time and knew what to do. Since the seizure I have been terrified of it happening again, so when I went on the DAFNE course it gave me the confidence to adjust my insulin according to what I was eating etc and this has helped reduce the number of minor hypos. One thing I would say is that there is a hypo awareness session on the course where you can bring in a partner or friend who may need to know what to do in the event of a hypo. My partner came along and shared his experience of my seizure, everyone including me were absolutely shocked as to what actually happens with a severe hypo, but found it very useful when explaining to their partners how they can help (I cannot actually remember anything, apart from waking up with a very badly bitten tongue). </p><p></p><p>So if anyone if offered the opportunity to go on the DAFNE course, or wants to go on the course I would highly recommend it. It is one week you will definitely not regret giving up holiday to attend.</p><p></p><p>If anyone wants to ask any questions please feel free too <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crystal-claire, post: 355036, member: 61724"] [b]Re: Have you done the DAFNE/DESMOND courses or anything simi[/b] Hi everyone I'm new to this whole forum thing, but anyway I thought I'd just share my experience :D Last week I went on the DAFNE course on recommendation of a diabetic dietician. After having been on Novomix 30 for 6 1/2 years I finally took the plunge to go onto multiple daily injections. I cannot thank the course teachers enough for the amount of information and confidence I got after going on the course. I basically had zero knowledge given to me when first diagnosed at 18, but I now feel positive for the first time about managing my condition and leading a normal life like everyone else. Unfortunately my doctor who prescribed the MDI had no idea as to what doses of Novorapid (quick acting insulin) and Lantus (background insulin) to take. As a result of this I had my first diabetic seizure or severe hypo where I ended up in A&E. I was just lucky that my fiance was with me at the time and knew what to do. Since the seizure I have been terrified of it happening again, so when I went on the DAFNE course it gave me the confidence to adjust my insulin according to what I was eating etc and this has helped reduce the number of minor hypos. One thing I would say is that there is a hypo awareness session on the course where you can bring in a partner or friend who may need to know what to do in the event of a hypo. My partner came along and shared his experience of my seizure, everyone including me were absolutely shocked as to what actually happens with a severe hypo, but found it very useful when explaining to their partners how they can help (I cannot actually remember anything, apart from waking up with a very badly bitten tongue). So if anyone if offered the opportunity to go on the DAFNE course, or wants to go on the course I would highly recommend it. It is one week you will definitely not regret giving up holiday to attend. If anyone wants to ask any questions please feel free too :-) [/QUOTE]
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