back to basics a1c

Tsukia · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 04:41 PM

well i got my a1c resaults today. i am at 10.3 which = about 13-14 bg
my doctor wants me to eat more vegitables and fruits though. He thinks it is my diet as to why my numbers are high and not the insulin ratio or other meds.
any way we will see

danwalt · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 01:14 PM

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with diabetes yesterday.

spike · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 01:39 PM

10.3 is pretty darn bad. You need to discuss more specifically with your doctor what you are doing wrong. I say "wrong", because that indeed is the case. it could be 1 thing, 2, things or 5 things you aren't juggling properly. Insulin amount, insulin type, not enough bg testing, eating too many carbs with too little exercise, etc, etc. For your own good, ask your doc more questions.

AND HOW OFTEN ARE YOU TESTING, that your A1c is so lousy, anyway?

and YES, this is a "tough love" post, on my part. No screwing around.

Take your DM seriously or it is going to "take you".

TAutry · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 02:43 PM

Spike is right on.

Getting an A1c reading that high should be a major league wake up call. You need information, a plan and willingness to make changes in your management routine or you are heading in the direction for some very unpleasant complications down the road.

If your doctor didn't tell you these things already, add to the above list: A new doctor.

While this may appear like "ganging up" or overreacting it isn't. You have a condition that can maim and kill you, if it is not managed. Whatever it takes, you need to begin today to take steps to get your A1c below 7.

Now, after that bit of verbal "slapping around", let me remind you that at Diabetesforums we are all in the same boat. We all have diabetes. This is an online support group with a ton of information and experience from which you can draw.

Please post your questions, your rants, your raves, what have you. We will try to help you get in control.

We take care of our own.

Tsukia · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 03:04 AM

well first off in my origional post when i started getting back on track after a year of not doing anything my A1C was 17 and i didn't have any negative effects. Secondly i have been working on bringing my numbers down but I am having trouble and i am working with my doctor and dietician.

After a year of not doing anything I think it may take a year if not longer to get back to perfect numbers. i do realize that my numbers are high and am working on all sides of this but my insulin dosage is between me and my dietician than my doctor. My doctor i great and is helping me in different aspects but my dietician is the one that is working with me and my insulin numbers.

compared to the 17, 10 is really good and it has been coming down over the last nine months but unfortunately i don't have a magic wand to magically make my bgs and diet and exersise all work perfectly and get my numbers 100% normal immediately.

Am i the only one who fell off the wagon and is trying to get back on. I am 22 and married if i don't take care of myself i know what will and can happen. I joined the forum for support and in this thread all but one have ragged on my lack of control. Did anyone of you read my other posts?!??

anyway i am sorry i am stressed enough with my numbers to have people tell me what i already know and make me more stressed about the numbers because instead of encouraging me I get everyone parenting me.
anyway ....

trunkles · #6 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 03:45 AM

I think you've done extremely well to get from 17 down to 10. None of us have a magic wand, more's the pity.

You'll get there though. May take a while, but, as you obviously WANT to get there, you'll do it!

You'll find everyone in here is on your side and is trying to be helpful. Most of us have been through similar problems as you are now and understand how difficult it can be.

Good luck and keep us informed of how things go.

Cyborg · #7 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 04:49 AM

Great improvement. Keep up the good work!

am1977 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 11:10 AM

I think people just want to emphasize how important it is to control your diabetes~ they don't mean harm by it or mean it in a disrespectul way. So please do not take it personally.

Obviously, Diabetes is not always easily controlled & it can be a very difficult, draining disease to live with 24/7. Especially since we get no breaks, vacations, or days off from it... it's here with us all the time. But, that said, just b/c it's with us round the clock, doesn't permit us to neglect our health. we have to do everything in our power to stay in control of it and stay healthy. Otherwise, there could be some nasty complication

... which I'm sure we all are aware of.

I think it's AWESOME that you have brought your A1c down... every improvement made is notable & important. But as you probably know, there is still improvement necessary. Hopefully, this is something you are continuing to work on with your doctor and diabetes team. Not to mention, that having a support network is also very important. If you aren't in a support group, I hope you will continue to come visit here for that... We really are a friendly group. Sometimes, b/c we are online, and can't always tell the tone of other posters things become miscommunicated. But I think I can safely say that most of us have very good intentions

So please stick around and get to know us - I think you will be glad you did.

Take care

spike · #9 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsukia

well first off in my origional post when i started getting back on track after a year of not doing anything my A1C was 17 and i didn't have any negative effects. Secondly i have been working on bringing my numbers down but I am having trouble and i am working with my doctor and dietician.

After a year of not doing anything I think it may take a year if not longer to get back to perfect numbers. i do realize that my numbers are high and am working on all sides of this but my insulin dosage is between me and my dietician than my doctor. My doctor i great and is helping me in different aspects but my dietician is the one that is working with me and my insulin numbers.

compared to the 17, 10 is really good and it has been coming down over the last nine months but unfortunately i don't have a magic wand to magically make my bgs and diet and exersise all work perfectly and get my numbers 100% normal immediately.

Am i the only one who fell off the wagon and is trying to get back on. I am 22 and married if i don't take care of myself i know what will and can happen. I joined the forum for support and in this thread all but one have ragged on my lack of control. Did anyone of you read my other posts?!??

anyway i am sorry i am stressed enough with my numbers to have people tell me what i already know and make me more stressed about the numbers because instead of encouraging me I get everyone parenting me.
anyway ....

Actually, I think those who responded, DID read your post. While you've gotten your A1c DOWN, for YOUR good (not MINE), you should continue to work on reducing it to a safe level.

What you refer to as "ragging" is appropriate concern by others who know the long term results of such a high A1c. You can either be angry at us, or channel your anger at your blood sugar levels and work on that. I'm more than willing to incur your wrath, if the result is that you start making further cuts in your numbers. You've done a great job so far--just don't stop here.

At age 22, you have the potential for a lot more years on this earth. Make them healthy ones. We want you to succeed in "the battle".

IF you want us to all gloss over your numbers, I think you are going to be disappointed. Parenting? No, geniune concern.

Stuboy · #10 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 11:29 AM

May i just point you in the direction of this thread.

it IS possible to achieve a big difference in your A1c between one test and another. You dont need a magic wand, just determination to get it right.

I myself acheived a good first A1c result after bein in hospital for 3 days bringing my levels back down at diagnosis. Im also 22.

Dont take the comments made on here as a personal attack because no one on here wants their words to come accross that way. I blame this site for my current level of control... which is a good thing because im pratically sailing with it so far considering the time i've been diagnosed.

Take heed(sp) to suggestions and advise from these people, it works!

Tsukia · #11 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 12:39 PM

I understand where people are coming from I was just having a bad day and am trying to bring my numbers down and it was just that considering that my doctor said i brought it down 15% i was happy about it then came everyone telling me it wasn't good enough on top of some things at work that i won't go into. I kinda just lost it. I apollogize to anyone who felt offended by my last post and hope that none of you take it personally.

like i said it came as a good chunk of improvement and i was excited and i do realize i still have a long way to go but i am getting there step by step
and today i had my first good bg in a week so i am no where close to perfect
fasting morning bg = 7.0

Emm · #12 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 02:18 PM

Congrats!

That's a nice big drop, well done for taking some control back

Keep us posted!

Em.

trunkles · #13 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 02:29 PM

A fasting 7.0 is grade A! Wish I saw that this morning, I was 10.3.

spike · #14 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsukia

I understand where people are coming from I was just having a bad day and am trying to bring my numbers down and it was just that considering that my doctor said i brought it down 15% i was happy about it then came everyone telling me it wasn't good enough on top of some things at work that i won't go into. I kinda just lost it. I apollogize to anyone who felt offended by my last post and hope that none of you take it personally.

like i said it came as a good chunk of improvement and i was excited and i do realize i still have a long way to go but i am getting there step by step
and today i had my first good bg in a week so i am no where close to perfect
fasting morning bg = 7.0

Stay with us and we'll help you get it down some more. All DF members are healthier for being here.

I hope you spend a fair amount of time with us here, ask questions, joke around, share your experiences with us whether it be diabetes related or something wholly unrelated. We have a "Chit Chat" forum for off-topic posts, and plenty of forums to send your DM related posts.

You now have a great big extended family!

Tsukia · #15 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 11:32 AM

well good news for me I now have my fasting bg down to fourish
i had to adjust the time of my long acting insulin(night) shot.
but it is now been at four for two days