Hba1c Thread - Page 2

Lloyd · #16 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 11:02 AM

My current A1c is 5.3, the highest it has been is 8.6

-Lloyd

Matt9332 · #17 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 04:05 AM

Well right now, i'm taking it one step at a time and my new HBa1c goal is 8-9%, it isnt the best but I think it'll be easier for me to get it down if I target something i'm capable of then after aim above what i've achieved.

JT007 · #18 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 08:36 AM

Hey Matt,

I am 22 and going through the same ordeal. I haven't really done well taking care of myslf the last couple of years and I just very recently, within the last 3-4 months started to better. I had my A1c done 4 months ago and it was 14.7. Horrible I know and I was ashamed. I took some initiative, completely reworked my insulin:carb ratio, my sliding scale, my carb intake, and exercise, and now, just 3 months later, it is already down to 11.3.

Motivation is my biggest enemy too. It is hard to want to tackle what we have to. It might get harder before it gets better for you. I am not trying to discourage you. I have had it since I was 5 and I was doing moderately well when I was your age until I hit about 19, then I didn't want to deal with it anymore. I had dealt with it long enough I decided and just didn't have the motivation to deal anymore. But here I am, getting back on track and feeling great about it. I feel 2008 will be a good year for me. I am trying to think positive.

And remember, one of the best motivators is this site right here. It has helped me a lot. Just reading the posts can be a tremendous help.

Try not to worry yourself to death about it.

Good Luck!!!

JT

Matt9332 · #19 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 09:39 AM

Thinking positive will help, this forum has helped me a whole lot. Thanks again guys!

anmi · #20 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 07:15 AM

Hi all, i am type 1 for almost 2 years.

My last HbA1 was 8.5 so i am a little disappointed because i try to keep a very constant normal line of the sugar blood.

Generally, i have very good values, i mean there are full days having values between 80-100 but if something is going wrong like a big flue or a little bit more stress then usual, it goes up for a day or two. For example, I had to fly out of the country, I am very scarred of the flight... when i landed, i was 480!!! of course, i took it down with extra insulin units ... but common, it was a record for me... the biggest ever

. Second time I flied, I knew the lesson, took some extra units before leaving and at landing, was 150 ... phew

Is this 8.5 caused by having once or twice a big value? 8.5 is a value that will cause me problems/complications in the future if is maintained for a long time? Before 8.5 I was 7.3...

tanyatype1 · #21 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 08:58 AM

Hi anmi! Have you considered going on an insulin pump?

anmi · #22 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tanyatype1

Hi anmi! Have you considered going on an insulin pump?

Hi Tania, I have been thinking about this but I live at the end of the world

, meaning in Romania, Eastern Europe and here is very difficult to find the insulin needed for pump.

I talked with my endo and she advised me not to buy one (not to say that you can't even buy one because you cannot find it here - but i have friend outside the country and I have to go outside usually, so wouldn't be a big problem) because the insulin is not distributed in time...

so I might have problems with this... So, those of you who live in USA, be happy... at least can get latest treatment technologies... we here we'll be the last

I am currently on Lantus and Novorapid which improved my treatment. I began with Insulatard and ActRapid which I didn't handle it so well - big values, got a lot of weight etc.

lilituc · #23 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anmi

I talked with my endo and she advised me not to buy one (not to say that you can't even buy one because you cannot find it here - but i have friend outside the country and I have to go outside usually, so wouldn't be a big problem) because the insulin is not distributed in time...

so I might have problems with this...

What's the problem? Getting vials of Novorapid? Or getting the pump supplies? I think you can draw from the pen cartridges still; I know you can do it with a syringe.

UpNorth · #24 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 03:50 PM

My last: 5.4

I've had lower though, but as long as i stick below 7 i'm happy

I was diagnosed type1 just days before i turned 19. I'm soooo glad i got through the whole teen hormone roller coaster before i got Diabetes.

anmi · #25 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lilituc

What's the problem? Getting vials of Novorapid? Or getting the pump supplies? I think you can draw from the pen cartridges still; I know you can do it with a syringe.

both...
i don't know, the pump uses also Novorapid? I didn't have yet problems in finding Novorapid but i know that pumps use other type of insuline, isn't so?

UpNorth · #26 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by anmi

both...
i don't know, the pump uses also Novorapid? I didn't have yet problems in finding Novorapid but i know that pumps use other type of insuline, isn't so?

Pumps can use Novorapid, Humalog or Apidra

It's all about personal preference there. I've only ever used Novorapid and Humalog though

Haven't even tried Apidra for injections... I only like the Novopens

anmi · #27 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UpNorth

Pumps can use Novorapid, Humalog or Apidra

It's all about personal preference there. I've only ever used Novorapid and Humalog though

Haven't even tried Apidra for injections... I only like the Novopens

YES? wow... this is a good news... still I could have problems with getting pump supplies... what does it need exactly?

UpNorth · #28 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anmi

YES? wow... this is a good news... still I could have problems with getting pump supplies... what does it need exactly?

The pump needs special cartridges that fits THAT pump model, but those things come empty and you fill it with insulin youself from a vial. Then need infusionsets for insulin infusion. Most brands use standard luerlock sets, but Minimed uses another kind. But yeah, that's pretty much it... cartridges and infusionsets. And of course, batteries for the pump

As for the insertion of the infusion needle, some do it manually, others use an inserter, but that's all about personal preference, and if inserter is available with the sets used. Other than that, need some kind of skin cleaning stuff, preferably something like they use in hospitals to clean the skin before putting an IV in.

I've tried both pump and MDI, and definitely prefer MDI, but that's just my personal choice, other's would never change back to pens or syringes...

anmi · #29 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 11:10 AM

Thanks a lot for all the infos... I will talk with my endo.
Another question... and sorry for keep putting all these questions

... why did you give up pump?

UpNorth · #30 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 11:36 AM

I really don't mind having the injections, i even enjoy having a silent laugh at people staring at me when i inject in public

and my control is very good on MDI, and i don't like having the infusionsets in summer, i get itching from them

Of course, now it's winter, but last time i tried the pump for a while, i had a set malfunctioning on me and i was without insulin for a few hours through the night and woke up very high and was struggling all day to get my sugar down again

I just use my pump on and off now when i feel i want a break from the pens

Think i might use my pump next time i go abroad too... It really took some fiddling to get it right with the Levemir doses when flying for about 10 hours and the destination is +7h from home