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<blockquote data-quote="carbmyenthusiasm" data-source="post: 405507" data-attributes="member: 25080"><p>Hi Amber, I've researched and asked others until I was blue in the face and the best answer I could get was I need to keep my blood glucose levels as healthy as possible. You need to aim long term for an a1c of about 6. IMO.</p><p>Yes there is a risk of hypo at this target but you can reduce those risks. It may sound obvious but the best thing is to exercise more. This reduces weight and allows you to take less insulin for more carbs as your body can process carbohydrate easier. Doesn't stop hypos but allows you to take less insulin and curb the lows. You will also recognise hypos earlier the fitter you are. Also you can test more often. I'm always having to fight my corner with prescription test strips, but you've got to stand your ground. I also have a kids Novo Demi pen which gives half units which is ideal for corrections so my control has dramatically improved so I don't need to 'round up or down' which the NHS tell you to do. I think pens are great. I prefer being in full control. </p><p>Craig</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="carbmyenthusiasm, post: 405507, member: 25080"] Hi Amber, I've researched and asked others until I was blue in the face and the best answer I could get was I need to keep my blood glucose levels as healthy as possible. You need to aim long term for an a1c of about 6. IMO. Yes there is a risk of hypo at this target but you can reduce those risks. It may sound obvious but the best thing is to exercise more. This reduces weight and allows you to take less insulin for more carbs as your body can process carbohydrate easier. Doesn't stop hypos but allows you to take less insulin and curb the lows. You will also recognise hypos earlier the fitter you are. Also you can test more often. I'm always having to fight my corner with prescription test strips, but you've got to stand your ground. I also have a kids Novo Demi pen which gives half units which is ideal for corrections so my control has dramatically improved so I don't need to 'round up or down' which the NHS tell you to do. I think pens are great. I prefer being in full control. Craig Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
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