First pump A1c

[Chappo]

5.4%!!! Got the results on Friday and have been away, so this is my first opp to post!!!

I could not believe it! And i've only been on it for a month!

My doc is a little concerned i am too controlled - he said he would like me closer to 5.8%, as the risk of losing hypo symptoms is quite high now that i'm at 5.4..

I have also noticed my hypo symptoms only kick in at around 3.0mmol/L, whereas previously they would show at around 4.0.

Anyway, i'm very happy with my result! I didn't think i'd see results so fast, but it's obviously working and my Doc reckons i've "mastered the pump" :) I highly doubt that, but i think he was riding a high after seeing my blood results :)

[gettingby]

Wonderful news Alex !!!!!!!!!!!:congrats:

[poodlebone]

Congratulations! My CDE (diabetes educator nurse) wants my A1c higher because I've lost most hypo awareness. My last A1c was also 5.4 and she wants me at 6.

[Jan B]

That's really good Alex, especially if you can maintain an A1c like that and get rid of the lows. Tight control really can hurt the hypo symtoms though. I don't notice lows now until I'm at 2 (36) or lower (1.3, or 23 yesterday) & my A1c isn't as low as yours.

[Gary_W]

That's a number to be proud of. Well done ;)

[Chappo]

Thanks everyone :)

I'm just so stoked! And i've taken his advice and 'lived a little' this weekend, including a block of chocolate for dinner on Saturday night - i woke up and was 6.1, so my Combo Bolus worked perfectly!

I am actually quite concerned about my hypo symptoms. I went to the gym on Saturday morning and was about to get back into the car and felt a little 'wobbly'. I thought it was because it was a hard session, but checked my BGs: 2.3 :eek:

I think it will now be difficult to get my A1c's "up" - i'm too happy with this number! It will definitely feel strange to be congratulated for a higher A1c :)