I had an appointment yesterday too. I was feeling quite positive this time round as my HBA1C had gone from 8.6 to 8.3% which for me is progress.
I was told it had barely changed and I need stricter control. i told them that I had followed a low a carb plan for 2 months and have had the best BS's ever. I had an infection 2 weeks prior to the blood test and I am sure that didn't help my result.
I came away feeling rubbish and as usual got a bit tearful (happens every time!)
I am also on a pump and have a trek to visit the hospital having moved across london - not as far as you Marie! The pump nurses are good but once you know what you are doing with it you can manage it yourself.
So i feel like its down to me and me only. I can get my HBA1c done at my gp which I will do to check my control is improving on the low carb plan so will just visit the hospital and a matter of coourse and try not to get so emotional next time. Its so hard though!! Especially having to take a day off work to get there!!!
Sal
I was told it had barely changed and I need stricter control. i told them that I had followed a low a carb plan for 2 months and have had the best BS's ever. I had an infection 2 weeks prior to the blood test and I am sure that didn't help my result.
I came away feeling rubbish and as usual got a bit tearful (happens every time!)
I am also on a pump and have a trek to visit the hospital having moved across london - not as far as you Marie! The pump nurses are good but once you know what you are doing with it you can manage it yourself.
So i feel like its down to me and me only. I can get my HBA1c done at my gp which I will do to check my control is improving on the low carb plan so will just visit the hospital and a matter of coourse and try not to get so emotional next time. Its so hard though!! Especially having to take a day off work to get there!!!
Sal