[amylo]

Well I got my HbA1c result back today. I knew it would be high but....9.4.

Im so disapointed with myself for turning into the 'rebelious student' i often get grouped with

Anyway, should i be trying to get it down to about 5 for next time or should i reduce it gradually? Ive got a dr appointment for thursday...im scared

On a more positive note, i got a 1st for my last uni assesments!! Im doing something right!!

[amylo]

sorry, think i've put this in the wrong place...

[someone]

Your a1c reflects your readings from the last 3 months. Just keep your readings around 100 give or take 20, and your a1c will begin to go down. Just don't try to get it down by being low all of the time, that is not good either.

[JediSkipdogg]

I would try to bring it down slowly. The problem with dropping it fast from a 9.4 is that you will experience some headaches and such quite often until your body adjusts to you running at the new level. Also, if you have quite a few lows, then dropping your A1C might make those lows occur more often and could cause problems (including some ambulance rides.)

[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

[Erin]

100 mg/dl (american) is roughly 5.5 mmol (The rest of the world)

For future reference:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/blood_sugar.htm

[am1977]

Amy,

I would aim to bring that A1c down slowly. To drop to 5 all of a sudden would be quite a big jump and you don't want to do that by risking having a lot of lows. Not to mention, that it's good to have this goal of bringing your A1c down, but it's easier said than done. To have these lofty goals, might only lead to disappointment. Try setting a small goal and taking small steps to get there. One thing I'd suggest is testing more often. That way you can treat if need be or leave things as is. It gives you the feedback if action is needed.

Good luck (and btw welcome )

[Erin]

What kind of insulin are you taking? It may be the kind of insulin you're on isn't working with your lifestyle.

And, personally, I wouldn't try for an a1c of 5 while being a student. The lifestyle just doesn't lend itself to having that kind of tight control. Yes, you should shoot for something lower than 9, but I think having an A1c of 6-7 would be quite acceptable. That of course is MY perspective, and each person should make their own decisions about their health and control.

[someone]

i am a student, and i have 5.4. being a student is no excuse.

[amylo]

thankyou for that converter, ive saved it

Can i just say thankyou for everyones quick relpys, its nice to know that there are people willing to support a stranger

Im currently on Humalog x3 and Humalin I x1, and i take extra Hulamlog when i need it

Since last tues ive been testing like a mad woman! My fingers dont know whats hit them!! Ive had an average of 10.4 mmol, ranging from 3.4 to 22 odd. Another question i have is, can Humalin be taken before u go to bed when ur still up. What i mean is, at the weekends i work late untill about 2am. That means by the time i get home to have my nighttime insulin my bs is really high. Would it be ok to have it about 11pm while im still at work? Or is it not designed for that kind of usage?

[amylo]

I never said being a student WAS an excuse

Im a dance student. As everyone knows its hard enough going to the gym once a week and working out how much insulin to have/how much to eat, let alone dancing for several hours a day then working tll 2am. I just said that i dont have a normal 9-5 routine

[Erin]

Originally Posted by someone

i am a student, and i have 5.4. being a student is no excuse.

you're also on a pump.... WHOLE different ball game.

And as i said, it's up to every individual (and their doctors) to make those decisions about their health.

[Erin]

Originally Posted by amylo

Since last tues ive been testing like a mad woman! My fingers dont know whats hit them!! Ive had an average of 10.4 mmol, ranging from 3.4 to 22 odd. Another question i have is, can Humalin be taken before u go to bed when ur still up. What i mean is, at the weekends i work late untill about 2am. That means by the time i get home to have my nighttime insulin my bs is really high. Would it be ok to have it about 11pm while im still at work? Or is it not designed for that kind of usage?

10.4 isn't terrible... but I'd shoot for single digits. The odd 3 or 22 happens, the key is to fix it ASAP. I take my Lantus at 11pm regardless of where I am or what I'm doing (assuming I remember). I've not noticed any problems taking it when I'm still up and being active, and I think Humalin is pretty similar in function to Lantus, so I think taking it at the right time is more important than what you are doing at that time.

[amylo]

Originally Posted by Erin

I take my Lantus at 11pm regardless of where I am or what I'm doing

Thats good to know, think i'll take it to work with me and do it there. I always asumed i could only do it when i went to bed

[someone]

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

Here, i wrote this small converter to convert back and forth.
http://sdev.eotz.com/other/bgconvert.php