mayannaise
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
I'm exactly the same! HBA1c usually round 13 - 14 too. Only experienced 'normal' results during each of my 4 pregnancies. Have type 1 now for 27 years and just cant get a grip on it.mine has only ever been below 10 whilst pregnant, usually 12-14, have been type 1 for 28 years and cant seem to get any control, no long term effects so cant be that bad!!!!!! :lol:
HbA1c 96 (fed up)
Mostly it takes hard work and a lot of monitoring. I'm a 5.9%er and to get there required a) a freestyle Libre and b) Sugar surfing. That was down from 7.2% two years ago, which was in my lifelong range of 7-7.5.I'm new here but not so new to type 1. I've been diagnosed for 10 years now.
What I am a bit shocked by are those of you who say you have hba1c levels of 4-5%! I'm really shocked. My tests have never been below 8, and in the last few years are more like 11-12%. I don't see how it can be done.
Mostly it takes hard work and a lot of monitoring. I'm a 5.9%er and to get there required a) a freestyle Libre and b) Sugar surfing. That was down from 7.2% two years ago, which was in my lifelong range of 7-7.5.
It required understanding changes in timing of insulin, how exercise worked and a whole lot more.
I have a theory that the more beta cells you have, the easier it is, but it is all about managing yourself.
Do you have any tips for those of us who are struggling to reach anything below 7.8%? What food do you eat and how often do you test? Thank you!Re: What are your H test results?
Mine was recently 6.6%. Been diabetic for the last 21 years and so far never higher than 7.3%
Mine is 7.8 and they have advised me against trying for a baby! Did you have any compications or issues with pregnancies? Is it really bad, if I fall pregnant now?mine has only ever been below 10 whilst pregnant, usually 12-14, have been type 1 for 28 years and cant seem to get any control, no long term effects so cant be that bad!!!!!! :lol: