noblehead said:Last one was 6.3 which I'm well pleased with and cholesterol and bp were all below normal, if 4.5% is where you want to be James I hope you get there soon :thumbup:
James12 said:keep up the good work everyone!
noblehead said:Last one was 6.3 which I'm well pleased with and cholesterol and bp were all below normal, if 4.5% is where you want to be James I hope you get there soon :thumbup:
unfortunately the problem is.. 'normal' is highly contested term when it comes to diabetes management. At the end of the day, most people have a1c of 4-5%. If your a1c is higher than this you are damaging your body. Its quite simple.
Think about it like this, would you put petrol in a diesel car?
Thundercat said:I really detest the word normal. Doctors seem to love it.. Anyone else dislike it or am I just over sensitive?!
.Heres the graphical summary of HbA1c/complications in the DCCT which is T1 specific.A slight contradiction to the various statements about keeping your HB1AC below 6.5 % in this link. This study suggests > 6 % could lead to complications:- What to believe.
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045678.php
James,
Studies have shown that the frequency of complications approaches unity with the non-diabetic population at an HbA1c of around 6.5%. Look up the DCCT trial. Another study has shown that Type 1 diabetics with an HbA1c < 6% have a higher mortality rate.
I'd argue that its dangerous to aim for an HbA1c in the 4s as you will likely lose your hypo symptoms. It only takes a single hypo to kill you.
true, the word becomes problematic when it comes to diabetes mannagmentI really detest the word normal. Doctors seem to love it.. Anyone else dislike it or am I just over sensitive?! Must be a better word. If things aren't running as 'normal' then I'm 'abnormal'!
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