The a1C Results Are In!
Yesterday was a hectic day, but I did have the time to run to my Endocrinogist appointment, and I wasn’t yelled at! Phew, that is always a good feeling that I am doing something right! (Well not right, but good enough).
Our discussion went very well, and he said that he is going to work with me directly to get my blood sugars under better control…. but I need to test, test and test some more! Of course he would say that, but it does make sence too. My last a1C was a 8.9 back in November of 2012. That was higher compared to the previous one, but not worse than I have ever been. He figured I would be running about the same a1C, so he just said to work on it… especially if I plan on having kids!
Woah, where did that come from?! Yes, my thoughts exactly!
I guess I am at that point in my life (I’m 24) where people are accepting of someone having a kid, and not really surprised if…. oooppss… it happens. Well he made it very clear to me that I need to continue on my BC pills, and be extremely careful of not having a kid right now. He also stated that I should get my a1C down to a 7 before I can think about it. Then he said “one day, we will have the talk about your diabetes and getting pregnant.” Phew, he isn’t pushing me to get my a1C down just so I can have a kid. I’m not ready for all of that right now anyway.
Then he sent me on my merry little way to get my blood drawn. Ouch did it hurt! And I was all bruised up afterwards. (I hate hate hate getting blood drawn, and I certainly can’t look or I will pass out!)
Later last night I got an email from my doctor. He said just remember to test, and attached were my results! Woa, that was quick! My a1C is better, a 8.1, but still not good enough.
It takes a lot of work to have, and maintain, the perfect a1C level. I hope the non-diabetics out there can understand that. I will now be testing 8+ times per day, and trying to stay in tighter control of my blood sugar levels. Maybe I can make myself, my boyfriend and of course my doctor proud of me!
Wow, 8 times a day is a lot indeed. It’s great that you are keeping after the numbers, great work! My last A-1-C was a little under six, but being Type 2 that may be a different story, not sure. Keep up the great job Calla!
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Yes it is a different story! Like I’ve said before, you got it easy! Your body still makes some insulin, just not enough for what you eat. Mine makes NONE! lol… I would love to have a a1C of 6 (I’ve been close, had a 6.7 in 2008) but that was also with a ton of lows that made me pass out.
Good luck to you too John. We can only strive to make it better.. the results will be worth it.
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Besides testing more, did your doctor give any tips on where to make changes in your D-management? Like increasing basals or whatnot? I found that when I’m reacting to BGs, my A1C doesn’t really improve, but when I’m proactive about keeping it lower, my A1C improved. Let me know if you ever want to chat. My offer still stands. 😉
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He just told me to continue to change my pump settings, and to stay in close contact with him. I know you hate telling people your a1c, but you always seem to make me so curious! lol… and I will certainly be staying in contact with you because I want to get the a1c down!!!
Also, what a1c number did your doc tell you that you should have before you and Eric start trying for a baby? Again, not that I want to, but I’m just curious how different docs point of views are….
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Hey Calla, glad you had a good visit with your endo. You know what to do (though I definitely agree with what Allison is saying)… I’m sure you’ll bring that down in no time. About four years ago, I was hanging in the high 7s and low 8s before bringing it down. If I can do it, I’m sure you can. Good luck!
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