By Richard Surridge
I will admit that this is not the most exciting title in the world to use for my first blog, but it's what's weighing on my mind at the moment. So here goes.
About a year ago (and I really can't believe it was that long ago!) I did the DAFNE course. For those of you who have not come across this yet, DAFNE is a course designed to help you adjust your insulin dosages to account for what you eat, theoretically meaning that you can eat whatever you want as long as you inject accordingly. Sounds fairly simple, and the basic rules are.
But, of course, it's all the subtle refinements which confuse me. Every single thing I ever do seems to have an affect on my dosages. If I do any sort of exercise, I have to half my dosages. This has to continue into the next day. After that I can return to normal. Apart from my evening meal, which remains halved. Sex has to be taken account of, although only for the next meal. But I need a quick snack after ("Excuse me darling, I just need to nip off for a cracker..."). My background dosages are a law unto themselves which I won't try and explain. Needless to say it's taken me a long time to come even close to understanding all of this. And, of course, it's all unique to me, so there's no point in asking for advise from the nurse.
All of this is currently weighing on my mind as I've just returned from holiday. I'm a teacher and have just spent 5 days relaxing in Brussels and enjoying the fantastic food. However, my sugar levels have been going through the roof. And I was sure I was calculating my meals correctly. Eventually I worked it out. I wasn't working. I was too relaxed. More insulin needed!
Now I need to remember to take something else into account - I am enjoying myself too much?!
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