Latest hba1c results

stevenson40 said:

I have had Type 1 for 61 years and was told that my last HbA1c of 57 was too low and I should reduce my insulin dose. This is especially as my night blood results are low.

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At the start of a recent Dafne course, my HbA1c was 49, and after 6 weeks of following Dafne principles, my HbA1c is now 51. I was shown how and when to reduce my insulin dose because I was really struggling with night time lows and early morning lows. I still have work to do to even out lows and highs, but pre-Dafne I was anxious and constantly testing and not dealing with low to high swings at all. Although my HbA1c has risen slightly, I feel calmer and more in control because I have a clearer set of rules to follow. I think if I really put Dafne principles in place that I will gradually be able to reduce my HbA1c back down. And low carbing helps too in reducing swings.

Natalie1993 said:

What is everyones latest results?

Ugh! Ive just had my latest results, my hba1c is 74. My one before that was 59. Im so fed up and just drained. Makes me feel like giving up, its so hard to manage. I have expressed concern to my local drs about seeing a specialist so hopefully they can get me sorted and i can work on getting back on track.

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Mine vary, the seem to hover around the 50 mark though, last one was 45. Aiming to get it lower if I can but it takes a lot of work testing blood and adjusting my insulin pump basal rates. Hoping I can get a Freestyle Libre to help out rather than doing 10 upwards tests per day. Don't give up on trying to get it lower, just cut back on the carbs, try eating less processed food helps too. I achieved the 45 without any exercise but just diet alone though I'm sure once I'm back at the gym that HBA1C will come down even more then it will be a matter of getting the balance between a none exercise basal rate and an exercise basal rate on my pump. Very hard work but... the end result is worth it!

My last HBA1C was 61, compared to 3 years ago at 139 I think I am doing well now. Very poor controlled type 1 has resulted in a few few problems for me BUT have buckled up and getting tighter control now (only taken me 40 odd years. Keep at it, if I can do it then anyone can get theirs down

Hi, I, like Lorraine Cannell eat according to a low carbohydrate plan. It's the best thing I've ever done. It has helped me reduce and more or less eliminate one insulin and half the other. I have been eating this way since last September, and my last A1C was 42. Low carb eating will help to improve your mood and give you some tools to combat the out of control way you feel. I'd urge you to give it a try, but you would absolutely need to have a really good understanding of how to adjust your insulin doses first. So the Bertie or Dafne course would be a must for you before trying out the Low Carb programme. Please don't be tempted to try it until you have this knowledge on board.
Don't believe all the nonsense you read about low carb being unsustainable and restrictive either, it doesn't have to be.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do, but I'd urge you to give the Low Carb Programme here a go. (after the Dafne course........). Talk it over with your employer, you will probably find they are quite understanding about your need to attend. Having more knowledge about your diabetes helps to combat the stress you feel when numbers are high, because you have more idea of the whys and wherefores. It's also an advantage to your employer as you are less likely to have sick days if you learn to manage this condition better. (I find this a good selling point to management).