Cut A1C in HALF!
When I was diagnosed, my A1C was 14. Of course, I knew very little about diabetes at the time... but figured that was pretty bad when I never saw a doctor's chart that went up that high. Three months after diagnosis, my A1C went down to 7. I am curious to know the success that others have had!!
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Permalink Reply by Steve Collington on -
When I was diagnosed, my first A1C was 22 (I'm told infection boosts your A1C rating).
I was let out of hospital at an A1C of 11.
Now I'm at 8.4 and aiming for 7.0 next month.
Then I plan on getting serious about reducing further...
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Permalink Reply by Leona Peterson on -
I was at 10. Three months later, at 7. Now (8 years later) at 5.5 to 5.9 - wobble in there.
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Permalink Reply by Jenn B. on -
Keep up the great work! Cutting it in half is fantastic!
I was diagnosed T1 about a year and a half ago at 9%. A couple months later, 5.6% Each subsequent one has been close -5.5, 5.7, 5.8 --I am very obsessed and hard on myself about it...momentarily frustrated about the 5.8% and then realizing, that is STILL good, I probably just "relaxed" a touch from when I was first out of the hospital. Like others said, almost dying can scare you...or the threat of all the complications. When I was in the hospital at diagnosis, the CDE told me all the horrible things that could happen if I don't get it under control. Ha...I had no idea at that moment just how hard that would be.
I eat very low-carb, vegetarian and test often (8-10/day). My Endo says I am doing great...but I STILL have to fight him to write my prescription for enough test strips. Says "keep doing what you are doing" but in the next moment, wants to change it! I know having "good control" is not all from one thing, but I really believe testing frequently is HUGE.
Good luck on the next one. :)
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Permalink Reply by Joan Robinson on -
I'm new on here but i was diagnosed on july 7,2009 and my A1C was 12.9 now as of oct.2009 it is 6.3%.My doctor just told me if i lose another 25 lbs i'll be off the pills altogether.
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