[Scarlett]

Went to the endo today..
I went from a 7.7 to a 10.5 on my A1C (quarterly, of course)
he wanted to put me on anti-depressants
i told him that nicer weather is coming and i'll be able to get outside more and play in the dirt with my plants and yard.....forget the pills!!!!!

[davef]

Scarlett,

Sorry to hear you didn't get great results. Do you know why the numbers have climbed up? Is there anything you are struggling with? I'm a Type 2 not on insulin, but if there are specific problems I'm sure some of the T1's here could help.

In relation to the anti-depressants, I would never try and convince somebody to take pills they don't need (personally I only take a pill if the Doctor is really sure I need it) but if you need some medicanal help, then do consider it. One of my friends has suffered from depression on and off for some years and told me that she doesn't like taking tablets as it labels her as being mentally ill, she said that she feels the problem with that is that she would prefer a broken leg as people could clearly see it as an illness and nothing more.

Take care of yourself, you have had your numbers down before and you can do it again!

If you need support then lean on us, we are here for you,

[pari]

Hello Scarlett
I'm sorry too for increasing your HA1C.
Idon't know any thing about the reason that.but I heard that Ha1C increase at winter and there is a relation between high Ha1c and coldness.Can your high Ha1c is related to that?

[ant hill]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

Went to the endo today..
I went from a 7.7 to a 10.5 on my A1C (quarterly, of course)

Hello Scarlett, I think that the Basel can do with a lift or you have to see about some exercise in your day.

he wanted to put me on anti-depressants
i told him that nicer weather is coming and i'll be able to get outside more and play in the dirt with my plants and yard.....forget the pills!!!!!

Yes I agree with you and the endo is not a psychiatrist Sacrlett and stay away from them.

[morrisma]

Scarlett,
That is a big jump. Do your meter logs bear this out? Winter is hard for lots of people. Spring is here and more sunlight is on the way. BTW, you live in Jersey so you must have sand, not dirt!
Mike

[notme]

Scarlett, I am sorry about your increased A1C. It can be so frustrating. Mine also went up (the last time I had one done) and I was bummed. I think you are right to try to avoid the anti-depressants. Spring and Summer have a way of making life look much better. Hopefully, with the added gardening and the desire to bike ride or walk your dog, your A1C and mood will improve.

[Eddy]

I fail to see how antidepressants would improve your A1c. If you feel you need them, talk with a qualified professional. Otherwise... you've turned lower A1c numbers before, and probably can do so again. If something is changing in your body, I imagine that testing/adjustments would be the most logical approach.

Did you have a short period where you ran particularly high? e.g., a couple weeks of being sick with BG 200 mg/dL above normal? If so, that wouldn't do your A1c any favors; said example could account for a 1% increase.

Your profile mentions yelling at kids; I suspect you have some stress in play, too.

My two cents: Hang in there, and wait for the next one.

[Scarlett]

hey... thanks for the replies guys.....yes, yes and yes to everyone's suggestions as to why there was SUCH an increase

The real reasons are:
1) menopause....just started 2 years ago (I hear it takes FOREVER!!!!!!)
2) lots of highs-too many to count and no explanation...I take the NovoLog and my BS's still don't go down-i'm on a 1:15 ratio and usually take 1 unit more for the excess that leaks out when i remove the pen
3) frustration with both kids (every day is a life crisis for the 22 yr. old-she's VERY high strung) the 17 yr old incessantly plays on the computer and forgets to do anything (that aggravates me!!)
4) I secretary (support approx 15-20 people) for over 40 hrs. a week and am mentally exhausted at the end of the day...i need a vacation too!

I know there are a lot of excuses here.....but.....it is what it is.
I'm going to try to be a good girl and play in my NJ SANDBOX!!!

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

1) menopause....just started 2 years ago (I hear it takes FOREVER!!!!!!)

As a not-yet-30 male, I don't think I can offer much advice there...

Originally Posted by Scarlett

2) lots of highs-too many to count and no explanation...I take the NovoLog and my BS's still don't go down-i'm on a 1:15 ratio and usually take 1 unit more for the excess that leaks out when i remove the pen

It's tempting to suggest another site or a longer needle. I wonder how much is actually leaking.

Also: coffee? allergies? inconsistent basal action?

Originally Posted by Scarlett

3) frustration with both kids (every day is a life crisis for the 22 yr. old-she's VERY high strung) the 17 yr old incessantly plays on the computer and forgets to do anything (that aggravates me!!)

Oh oh.

Originally Posted by Scarlett

4) I secretary (support approx 15-20 people) for over 40 hrs. a week and am mentally exhausted at the end of the day...i need a vacation too!

Sounds like a vicious circle going.

Several people on here (self included) have observed that it's more difficult to get back in range than it is to stay in range. Any chance that you could take a Saturday afternoon to get numbers in your "happy range", then try to hold it Sunday? You might need to be less available for the kids...

What's the lowest you usually go? i.e., do you have some "wiggle room" to bring yourself lower without fear of going hypo?

[Scarlett]

[quote=Eddy;322286]As a not-yet-30 male, I don't think I can offer much advice there...
good -don't go there!!!! it's not a happy place

It's tempting to suggest another site or a longer needle.
(now there might be a good tip since i recently noticed the needle is shorter) I wonder how much is actually leaking.
(i counted 4 drops = 1 unit....sometimes the insulin looks like i'm shooting it when it's coming from me

Also: coffee? allergies? inconsistent basal action?
(yup to the coffee-nope to the allergies-what do you mean by "inconsistent basal action" it's my bolus' that are messing me up along with sitting on my a__ all day and not much of a change in sight-it's my job to wait for the phone to ring and to be there when it does!!! - i have to keep eating! i can't get another job
my activity HAS to go up


Oh oh.



Sounds like a vicious circle going. (Ya think????)

You might need to be less available for the kids...

(funny you say less available for the kids.......my daughter smashed up her car Sunday morning while hubby and I were bowling-I didn't get her frantic 4 calls and my hubby didn't get her 6 calls......less available!!!-...............mind you-she drove the car to someone's house for the next 2 hours and then drove it home........she's a bit high strung and thinks the world revolves around her.....i just get so frustrated that "she came from my loins"

[orsaugen]

I feel for you, and with 64 years of Type 1 behind me I know how tough it can be.
My life has changed dramatically since I got my Decom CGM. If you don;t have one already I strongly recommend it. It is a fabulous tool to keep one's BG in check at all times.
All the best to you!

[Coppernob]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

hey... thanks for the replies guys.....yes, yes and yes to everyone's suggestions as to why there was SUCH an increase

The real reasons are:
1) menopause....just started 2 years ago (I hear it takes FOREVER!!!!!!)
2) lots of highs-too many to count and no explanation...I take the NovoLog and my BS's still don't go down-i'm on a 1:15 ratio and usually take 1 unit more for the excess that leaks out when i remove the pen
3) frustration with both kids (every day is a life crisis for the 22 yr. old-she's VERY high strung) the 17 yr old incessantly plays on the computer and forgets to do anything (that aggravates me!!)
4) I secretary (support approx 15-20 people) for over 40 hrs. a week and am mentally exhausted at the end of the day...i need a vacation too!

I know there are a lot of excuses here.....but.....it is what it is.
I'm going to try to be a good girl and play in my NJ SANDBOX!!!

Hi Scarlett,

I think that points 1 and 2 are related - at least, from personal experience that is my take on it. My endo and the PAs in his office agreed - it has increased my A1C at times. When my blood sugars go high and I establish that it is not a momentary thing, I set a higher basal level on my pump. That works for me - I see that you are not on the pump, but can you do something similar?
Good idea to get out in the yard - I find fresh air and exercise a great help. Good luck.

[shiftzor]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

hey... thanks for the replies guys.....yes, yes and yes to everyone's suggestions as to why there was SUCH an increase

The real reasons are:
1) menopause....just started 2 years ago (I hear it takes FOREVER!!!!!!)
2) lots of highs-too many to count and no explanation...I take the NovoLog and my BS's still don't go down-i'm on a 1:15 ratio and usually take 1 unit more for the excess that leaks out when i remove the pen
3) frustration with both kids (every day is a life crisis for the 22 yr. old-she's VERY high strung) the 17 yr old incessantly plays on the computer and forgets to do anything (that aggravates me!!)
4) I secretary (support approx 15-20 people) for over 40 hrs. a week and am mentally exhausted at the end of the day...i need a vacation too!

I know there are a lot of excuses here.....but.....it is what it is.
I'm going to try to be a good girl and play in my NJ SANDBOX!!!

I would guess (although you say it's 1unit (ouch)) that the insulin isn't leaking and instead your insulin:carb ratio is out of sync. What pen are you using? The Autopen 24 appeared to "leak" and I replaced it with a Lantus SoloStar, it’s a better pen no doubt and doesn’t "leak" as much, but the different in bg is negligible. Maybe that’s just me. 1,3,4: I cant help you there but definently take some time out for your self, i can't imagine how hard it is to do, even if its just an hour a week to check your bg and adjust I:C. Good luck.

[jerryn]

sorry to hear about that. I agree... happy pills aren't the answer.
Did he change your insulin? 10.1 is tough, trust me I've been there. Just be careful bringing it down. I hope you feel better!

[Scarlett]

wow-i really need to get on here more-i can't find half of the stuff i was reading 2-3 days ago!!!

AGAIN...thanks for the support...i'm looking up the CGM that doesn't link up, support and tell another machine what to do...i don't have a pump