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hba1c lowering for ivf

claire_786

claire_786

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Location
birmingham
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Ok so my ivf has been delayed cause of my hba1c which I'm gutted about... so I've been working hard to lower it down and it was 9.2 in November and 8.8 in February and 2 weeks ago 8.2 so I am doing some think right and trying soo hard to get it to 7% but now I understand why it should be low and concentrating on getting to that number and I'm having my diabetes appointment every month and any tips to get it lower quicker
 
What are your carb counting skills like Claire, don't know if you've seen the following but it's an on-line carb counting course similar to what is taught on the DAFNE course:

http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/

Also, if you've not done any basal checks for a while then you should look to do them first to make sure your background insulin is set at the right dose. Good luck and hope all goes well.
 
Finding low carb snacks has helped me steady my levels a lot, I always feel hungry so it's good to be able to have something that won't affect you.

I have to be boring atm aswell considering my carb counting skills aren't the best, sticking to foods I know well so I know near enough the exact amount of insulin to have.
 
I lot would suggest you start with a basal test and make sure that is right
http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/info/?page_id=120

have you got your name down for one of the courses with the team?
simple workbooks to go with the online link from noblehead
Carbohydrate Counting ,
Carbohydrate Counting – The Next Steps

TAG ‘total available glucose’
https://healthonline.washington.edu/document/health_online/pdf/CarbCountingClassALL3_05.pdf

has the dietitian suggested a carb level.? you could try a 100-130g of carbs a day on low carb higher fats, where healthy fats replace some carbs
http://www.practicaldiabetes.com/SpringboardWebApp/userfiles/espdi/file/March 2014/PP Unwin final proofs revised.pdf
I wouldn't go under 50g because I have read doubts about ketogenic and fetal development in mice


it’s a long page and a few good video’s
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
 
noblehead said:
What are your carb counting skills like Claire, don't know if you've seen the following but it's an on-line carb counting course similar to what is taught on the DAFNE course:

http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/

Also, if you've not done any basal checks for a while then you should look to do them first to make sure your background insulin is set at the right dose. Good luck and hope all goes well.
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My carb counting is ok I always read the label plus I've stopped all sweets and ill check the link out
 
L3wisr said:
Finding low carb snacks has helped me steady my levels a lot, I always feel hungry so it's good to be able to have something that won't affect you.

I have to be boring atm aswell considering my carb counting skills aren't the best, sticking to foods I know well so I know near enough the exact amount of insulin to have.
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My carb counting is ok. I do the same with sticking to the same foods that I know I don't snack anymore I will just have a cup of tea with sweetener I think I'll look online for low carb ideas
 
claire_786 said:
Ok so my ivf has been delayed cause of my hba1c which I'm gutted about... so I've been working hard to lower it down and it was 9.2 in November and 8.8 in February and 2 weeks ago 8.2 so I am doing some think right and trying soo hard to get it to 7% but now I understand why it should be low and concentrating on getting to that number and I'm having my diabetes appointment every month and any tips to get it lower quicker
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Hi claire_786, what has really helped me get my bs's down is not just eating lchf but portion control,it seems like a little tweak but since iv'e been doing it my bloods have stayed in the low 5's high 4's,all the best ::))
 
Claire..all the very best for your ivf...








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