Target HbA1c - Page 2

amylo · #16 (**permalink**) 01-16-2006, 04:14 PM

Thanks, I appriciate the help :0)

someone · #17 (**permalink**) 01-16-2006, 04:20 PM

No problem.. just took 5 minutes

I figured it was worth doing.

SugaryOne · #18 (**permalink**) 01-20-2006, 01:37 AM

Don't worry too much about it, there have been times when my HbA1c got up to 11.3 - just work on getting your numbers down gradually, next time aim for 8.0 or 8.5.

amylo · #19 (**permalink**) 01-20-2006, 05:21 AM

Im trying not to worry, it would help if i could see my specialist but cant get an appointment (havnt seen him for almost 2 yrs), seems hes snowed under with diabetics.

Im going to try and get it down, so far so good but Im a bit stressed at the mo, im in my final yr at uni so things are a bit heavy. Also i start rehersals for my dance tour which will mean dancing from 9am-5pm every day, something i havnt done before so god knows what will happen to my BS, still im not going to let it stop me!

Thanks for the suppport by everyone x

Ailsa · #20 (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 04:48 AM

Hi Amylo,
Don't know much about humalin but assume its similar to protophane which has a 12 hour profile & needs to be taken at regular times. As Erin suggests you could try taking it at 11pm & see if that helps. You should be able to get a graph of its activity profile if you do a web search.

Long acting insulins need to be taken at regular times. If you are taking it too late you will run out & get a high reading followed by an overlap if the next one is too soon afterwards with hypos occuring
It could be that Lantus might work better for you so that may be worth checking out.
It's pretty hard to get an A1c below 7.0 on MDI. I agree with Erin. It's not good to be too ambitious & it takes a while for your results to drop. Just aim to do a little better each time & you'll get to a place where you are comfortable.

maggiewjk · #21 (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by amylo

Sorry, does anyone know what 100 is in British levels?

That explains the headaches over the last week or so then. Ive been trying really hard and giving myself extra insulin as and when. The problem is that i dont have much of a routine so to have the same insulin every day doesnt really work and i find it hard to stop my bs from swinging. Im guessing that swinging from low to high is just as bad as having it permenantly high?

Thanks for the advice x

the answer is 5.3 and i am not that clever! go to Diabetes information centre
on the web and i printed out this conversion chart . I hope this helps you.
I am fron Ireland although now living in australia and our reading here are the same as you.

Cinnabon · #22 (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 07:15 AM

Amylo you will get it down in no time. Slowly is best.

Jeez, Someone.. chill out a bit... lol.

lelggren · #23 (**permalink**) 02-02-2006, 05:43 PM

Bring it down gradually. Miracles won't happen overnight. I had a 9.4 in October last year, and It scared me something fierce....I had an 8.4 in January this year, and so it is coming down. If you expect to have a perfect number next time, and it doesn't happen, you will just beat yourself up for it. Definately, do all that you can to bring it down as much as possible because we both know that 9.4 is really really high. But, any progress is some progress

rzrbks · #24 (**permalink**) 02-02-2006, 06:09 PM

With your schedule I know it's very difficult, but you could try and standardize
your eating patterns.

When I have to spend time traveling, I carry stufff to eat with me, even if it's just granola bars and fruit, that way I stick as close to a regimen as I can.

That way, I'm less likely to have hypers and hypos, and I do make sure that I take my Basal at the same time every night (+ - 30 minutes).

If I miss my basal time, I know that I'm going to be off the next day.

gettingby · #25 (**permalink**) 02-02-2006, 06:11 PM

I don't know if I have responded to any of your posts before so, if I haven't...Hello and Welcome.
I've learned through 20+ years experience that it is best to bring A1C's down slowly. In a year's time, I managed to bring mine down from being in the 9's to 7.2 before jumping back up to 8.1 (working on that though). It's gonna take time. In dealing with diabetes as long as I have, I have learned one thing. There ARE NO QUICK FIXES !! It takes time and dedication but your posts show that you are dedicated and that's a big plus.
Take care of yourself and continue to post often.

*Disclaimer: This is the way I do things. What works for me may not work for all.Take my advice as just that, ADVICE*

amylo · #26 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 03:36 AM

I must appologise, I didnt realise people were still relpying to this post, so thats why I havnt answered.

Thankyou for your support, as long as I get it down a bit for next time I'll be happy. having said that they've just put me on lantus so with a new regeme it may take awhile!

Amy xx