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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hanadr" data-source="post: 244644" data-attributes="member: 8110">Growing youngsters are difficult, but I would remember they have a LOT of years to live with this and that non-diabetics have an HbA1c of about 5% or even below that. I suspect the figures given by Diabetes Uk for acceptable numbers are affected by what the medics think most people can achieve with not too much trouble. GOOD control requires dedication, which isn't common in teens. A thorough discussion with your daughter on what she tthinks she can manage will help. Also, I wouldn't rely on insulin to do all the work. I'd go for a controlled carb diet and exercise too.  Having worked with teenagers all my working life, I'd also see how much responsibility for control she can handle [with your back-up of course]. The nearer your daughter can get to normal blood sugars without risking loads of hypos, would be what I'd aim for in your circumstances[ which I admit I haven't experienced, but I did have a teenager once. Now it's grandchildren<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" />)] Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution  has quite a bit about children and in that includes teenagers. I always refer to his book when Ihave a question.</blockquote>

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