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What was your hba1c before starting pumping and after?
I know for some people they go on a pump to help with hypos in which case there might not be a drop in a1c. But I thought it would be interesting to see if and how pumping has affected people's hba1c
Mine was 7 then I became ill I was building antibodies to the insulin I was on the pork and bovine insulin even on MDI could not get below 8.5 now 5.8 have not had one over 6.4in 8years.
Hadn't heard of this study, @ringi , about the amount of insulin side of things. I had thought that as the non-diabetic population presumably 'uses' a range of amounts of their own insulin varying within the same individual and indeed between different individuals, the same scenario (ie different amounts for different people) would apply to the diabetic population, based as it is on food eaten and on the demands of the body in question regarding body type, size, activity levels or episodes of illness or whatever.So does a pump let someone get a "reasonable" hba1c (often lower than they were getting before) without greatly increasing the total insulin used?
Last time I checked @ringi, there were no debates on this thread regarding HbA1c's and mortality rates...Remember that a low hba1c is not a good predictor of how long someone with diabetes will live. The best predictor of length of life seems to be how little insulin is used, but having a "reasonable" hba1c is a good predictor of avoiding complication. Therefore it is a balancing act.
(The study was done in the USA, therefore I assume no one in the steady had a very high hba1c or BG that was totally out of control with very large swings.)
So does a pump let someone get a "reasonable" hba1c (often lower than they were getting before) without greatly increasing the total insulin used?
Last time I checked @ringi, there were no debates on this thread regarding HbA1c's and mortality rates...
No idea what your agenda is wrt insulin TDD's and lifespan. But please don't come to a T1 section of the forum and spout nonsense about insulin and it's links to chronic diseases... I have a feeling that's where it's heading as I've seen if a few times before in cross posts...
If I've jumped the gun then I apologise in advance, but it's best this is nipped in the bud before it grows arms and legs.
If there is something you'd wish to say @Jaylee, you're free to reach me via PM. That's if otherwise you may feel that the thread could end up somewhat derailed...Now oddly enough.. That is exactly what the "report" function is for...
It saves two guys sharing popcorn without the experience of pumping, derailing a thread. & another member feeling uneasy regarding a chance enquiry about sumfink that was read....
Hi @saruhbeauWhat was your hba1c before starting pumping and after?
I know for some people they go on a pump to help with hypos in which case there might not be a drop in a1c. But I thought it would be interesting to see if and how pumping has affected people's hba1c ☺