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What have you found is the 'guidepost' for your control in terms of numbers and A1c? Is it informed by more by your "quality of life" issues, i.e "I need to eat at least THIS way - so I'll accept 'these numbers'" or does the research showing the levels where diabetic complications can start motivate you more. And which of the guidelines do you personally follow and why have you made that decision.
Since I'm not from the UK (I'm from the US) this question was put to me in another thread:
What are others of your goals and your thoughts about my questions above?
Thanks!
Since I'm not from the UK (I'm from the US) this question was put to me in another thread:
Great question. I think the ADA sets a pretty wide net in which they're trying to catch some folks who simply won't do 'ANYTHING' about controlling their D. So they set the standards pretty loose. I don't fault them for that - but for me I prefer the IDF's (International Diabetes Foundation) guidelines which are a little tighter than the ADA. I keep my numbers between 5.0mmol and 7.7mmol all day every day. And I want my A1c under 6.0. Those are my goals.Cuglia said:I see you're from the States newdestinyx.......can I ask do you agree with the ADA guidelines and have you seen the NICE (UK) & SIGN (Scotland) guidelines. I wonder how much they all differ, if at all ?
What are others of your goals and your thoughts about my questions above?
Thanks!