Hba1c Thread

Matt9332 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2007, 11:54 PM

Hey guys, I'm matt, 14 year's old and today I just went to the doctor for my monthly check up as I am a type 1 diabetic.

I was expecting to get my Hba1c at a range from 15-25, as I just moved from Hong kong, I was very nervous I couldn't sleep for 2 days because i was in tears thinking about what's going to happen to me from my dad. But after my check I realized I got my best HBa1c since june 2006, with 12.9%. My average has been 14% so I was so happy. What is your latest Hba1c? And share your experience with your highest one.

Dan Gato · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 03:51 AM

Good that you had your A1C.

It's recommended to have an A1C of 6.5 or lower.

Use your glucose monitor several times a day, eat less carbs, ask the doctor to adjust your insuline or medications.

I've read that an A1C of over 7 causes damages to the organs.
nerves, etc.

nono87 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 03:59 AM

my HbA1c has always been below 8 however of late as you can see my last two A1c its been AWFUL!! i get really down about it so i'm aiming that when i go back for my next review in 3 months i'll be back to my old normal self i know it might not happen that quickly but i am keeping positive

2high · #4 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 04:10 AM

8.3 is my latest, down from 10.6, only 6 weeks ago

my highest ever was 17.6

Simon · #5 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 04:25 AM

My latest is 6.5%. That's the highest since going on insulin. I guess it's harder when you're younger as your hormones are all over the place. Diet can make things harder too. High carb meals are harder to estimate carb content for. What's your regime? Have you worked out a carb ratio?

nono87 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon

What's your regime? Have you worked out a carb ratio?

i'm doing the insulin:card ratio its currently trial and error and i seem to be getting the hang of it now but it still needs a bit of tweaking up. i'm working with the baseline 1 unit insulin: 15g carbs but i want to change that to 20g for my lunch time insulin and hopefully THAT should help

Matt9332 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon

My latest is 6.5%. That's the highest since going on insulin. I guess it's harder when you're younger as your hormones are all over the place. Diet can make things harder too. High carb meals are harder to estimate carb content for. What's your regime? Have you worked out a carb ratio?

Totally agree about the hormones thing. I'm half way through puberty (says my doctor) And when going through the stages of puberty your appetite will change, and more insulin intake is necessary. And for the people saying keeping it under 7 or something, I know this, but i'm having trouble because I just moved from a new country. Food is totally different, instead of a bowl of rice with chicken, its A bowl of rice with Cashew nuts, chilli, basil leaf and chicken. Adjusting is the most difficult thing for me at this time because in this new environment I get less time to play football, to socialize and really to get out of the house and enjoy the sun.

I hope I can get my HBa1c to 8 by the end of Febuary, I'm really starting to feel confident about my diabetes, and I want to stay healthy, I love my life I love everything about it and I just need some help some motivation from my parents and friends.

Thanks for the help given by the way.

xMenace · #8 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon

My latest is 6.5%. That's the highest since going on insulin. I guess it's harder when you're younger as your hormones are all over the place. Diet can make things harder too. High carb meals are harder to estimate carb content for. What's your regime? Have you worked out a carb ratio?

Being young is more difficult, but it's never easy. Always ways to improve. Mine is 6.4, up from 6.1. I'm scheduled for another on Jan. 4th, a full round of tests.

pdxdennisj · #9 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 07:44 AM

American Society of Endocrinologists suggest 7.0 as the upper limit - some docs like to lower that.

jjames · #10 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 07:49 AM

Mine has gone up!

I was down to 6.9 on MDI, but since going on the pump - I've managed to make it go back up to 8.3 (blah).

Kudos to you kid on bringing your A1C down. You already know it's high, but now you're moving in the right direction - THAT'S GOOD! Don't let the low numbers of what doctors want and what other people's are discourage you. I would agree to check your BG often, and you can even "guestimate" what your next A1C would be. Click on the "tools" page to see the A1C to BG / BG to A1C converter. It might give you SOME idea what your next A1C might be.

Good luck kido!

gettingby · #11 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt9332

Hey guys, I'm matt, 14 year's old and today I just went to the doctor for my monthly check up as I am a type 1 diabetic.

I was expecting to get my Hba1c at a range from 15-25, as I just moved from Hong kong, I was very nervous I couldn't sleep for 2 days because i was in tears thinking about what's going to happen to me from my dad. But after my check I realized I got my best HBa1c since june 2006, with 12.9%. My average has been 14% so I was so happy. What is your latest Hba1c? And share your experience with your highest one.

How long have you had diabetes? What insulins are you on? 12.9 is pretty high. What does your doctor have to say about that? Are you seeing an endocrinologist? Sorry for all of the questions but it can help us to understand where you are coming from and enable us to better help you.
Oops, almost forgot.

Matt9332 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 08:54 AM

I've been diabetic since I was in my late 7's, and now I just turned 14. I'm taking 8 Humalog at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and 27 lantus before bed. My biggest issue is, not doing regular BG's and insulin takes, but now i'm feeling more confident to do so. My doctor recommends me to ALWAYS check my BG, stay on diet and never ommit insulin. I am NOT seeing a "endocrinologist", I don't know what that is exactly

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Anyway, I'm not obeysse or having any eyes issues, but I do worry about my future and hopefully I can turn around my bad experience.

gettingby · #13 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 09:09 AM

You are definitely on the right track. An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in diabetes.
I was diagnosed when I was 13 so I went through the puberty years with the big D. From what I've seen, it's tougher during the teen years but I'm sure you will get through it without any major complications. Hang in there and stick with us. We will help get you through this.

Just take it one day at a time. Testing is really important and so is taking your insulin. Start out your day by saying "I'm gonna check at least 3 times today" and when you do that, start increasing the number. That should help.

Matt9332 · #14 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 09:11 AM

Thanks, your words are very helpful.

I will keep it in my head till I wake up!

Richard157 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 09:48 AM

Matt, I have been Type 1 for 62 years and I am very healthy. I have only a few minor complications. If we have good control and can get our A1c's below 6.5 and keep them there then we greatly increase our chances of leading a long, healthy life without serious complications. My A1c's had been below 6.0 for several years until I started pumping in June. I had a difficult start with pumping and my A1c was 6.1 last month. It was 5.6 before I started pumping insulin. Now that I have my pump routine under better control I expect an A1c around 5.5 in February.

Since you are 14 you might be interested in the following site for teens:

DiabetesTeenTalk.com - from dLife

Good luck to you!

Richard