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Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2023? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
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Waking up alive every day.
I don’t think you can wake up dead? Lol
My goal was to help another T1D make life with T1D better and healthier, this year has been full of that.
I need that!!
I’m sure this was supposed to be in 2023. My biggest D accomplishment this year was switching from DIY Loop app to run my Omnipod and Dexcom in a hybrid closed loop system to iAPS with a very different algorithm. It works incredibly and allows me so much more brain space.
So you’re getting glucagon as well?
Best time in range ever! Yay technology!
Through my pump and Dexcom, I have achieved a lower-than-ever A1C, of which I am quite pleased!
Being in the top 1% of my Endos patients. Sharing Afrezza with people who have never heard of it and hearing them having success with their diabetes management.
43 years with Type 1 and no complications. A1c under 6.3 all year.
I’ve continued to keep my A1C between 6.5 and 6.9 the entire year. I helped my great nephew transition from multiple injections to Afrezza so he can avoid the scarring that I had accumulated.
Had my first-ever sub 7 A1C. 🙂 Dexcom for the win!
I received the Joslin medal for 75 years of Type 1.
I wasn’t typ3 1 or 2
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I made it to age 70, 46 years with T1D. Kept my A1c below 5.8 all year. Upgraded my Tandem Pump in preparation for the Dexcom G7 sensor (next year). Continued exercising, including 4.5 mile runs every other day. Went to the gym on days I didn’t run. Got all of my vaccines: Covid 19 (7th vaccine), Pneumonia 20, RSV, and influenza. Stayed independent: still mowing my lawn and taking care of my home. Had cataract surgery in one eye. Staying active and productive.
Woke up every day, A1c’s in 6’s and 5’s, TIR 80% or higher(I do get in to the 90’s) 99% of the time, continued doing Ride.JDRF.org, helped other T1’s in my circle with supplies and questions. Not bad for 49 1/2 years in.
I hope you mean 2023 because I can’t remember 2021. 😉 In 2023 I upgraded my Medtronic 770 pump to 780 and switched to their newest sensor, which is much improved. My TIR, which has always been good, improved significantly.
Nothing earth shattering. I continue to learn by reading, talking to others, participating in webinars. Captained aJDRF walk team and raised a significant amount of money for diabetes research. Volunteered at Camp Ho Mita Koda, a camp for diabetic children. Took care of myself with some frustration at times. Now training for a 100K walk on June 1. So dar I am the oldest person who has entered-will be 75 on race day.
I started using a CGM, Dexcom G6, in 2021!
my A1C was in the 5’s all year.
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2021?
Survived 61 years with T1D this year. I have out lived doctors who told my parents “don’t expect her to live beyond her teens”, have delivered two beautiful and talented children into this world and have 5 grandchildren to see grow up, and made it through a life long teaching career and am in retirement. So I guess I have been blessed fully by a loving Lord and Savior with getting this far. I am hopeful for more years ahead too!
May God continue to bless you!
I was do happy to have collaborated on two published articles. The first was about how rheumatologists can treat patients better. While not diabetes-related, it is essential for any doctor. The second was about holistic treatments for arthritis. While considering these treatments we examined the potential impact on diabetes.
I started using my Dexcom in 2021. Now that 2023 is ending; me, my A1C, and my fingertips are very happy.
Not proud of dealing with Dexcom and my problems with the first 12 hours after inserting a new sensor. Even their “great” G7 leaves alot on the table in the first 12 hrs. “No Fingersticks”, what!
Just make guesses when the receiver shows 43 but a fingers tick says 122.
And the company stock has problems with a horrible EPS , which should be 3 times higher!!
Hate to say this but, . . .Sigh! . . . Everyone’s earnings per share should be 3 times higher.
I used Medtronic from 2007 until 3 months ago. I changed to Omnipod 5 with Dexcom cgm. I feel so free and non stressed with no finger sticks, no tubing and a great auto insulin system! The pod even primes itself. Best move I’ve ever made.
Don’t you mean 2023?
Managed to achieve 5.9 A1c last endo visit. Will be transitioning from G3 to G4 with the 780G in 4 days for the start of 2024.
Survived and thrived
I celebrated my 50 year anniversary of having diabetes in April of 2023. I feel very lucky that I don’t have any major complications and that technology has made some great advances. Now if we only could find a cure.
I’ve been able to keep my A1C below 7 and have also had my time in range above 70%
Two quarters that my A1C was 5.9 and a 6.1. Contribute this to cgm and Tslim Control I/Q.
I’m still here and functioning after 68 years living with T1D! My Endo and Diabetes Educator invited me to be interviewed by HMO marketing to kick off November as Diabetes Month. I was asked to tell my diabetes story. After a good mug of coffee I talked for two hours about a lifetime as a science fair experiment with many adventures along the way. I emphasized the need to acknowledge and listen to the patient’s voice and how grateful I was for the medical staff who did. My much abbreviated story was posted on Facebook with several photos. I don’t know how many people paid attention to it but I appreciated the recognition of being nominated by my doctor and educator.
I, with 1500 others, completed the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial, a multiyear study that proved definitively that control of blood sugar reduces complications. We were awarded the Banting And Best Award for outstanding diabetes research.
I finally got my A1C in the 7% range. After almost 30 years. I don’t have any diabetes complications. Which is a miracle
I really find Time in Range useful in day to day control. I’ve managed 70% most of the time!😃
I had my first encounter with the paramedics after 67 years with T1D.
I had a night time low that my wife could not rouse me from.
May last A1C has me at 2 years at 5.9 or less. The cgm has helped me get through this. On the downside, I no longer qualify for most clinical trials since my A1C is less than 7. Oh well.
Started using a CGM and lowered my A1C.
Yes! I went from 10.8 A1c to a 6.7!!!!!!!!!
February 12, 2023 was my 25th diaversary. I sent off for my 25th award medal from Lily and 25th year medal from CWD.
I had my lowest reported A1C of 6.2 thanks to the software upgrade of the MiniMed 789G!
62 years for me, went from MiniMed to tandem pump so nice to have the CGM and the pump working together
62 years of living with T1D in my body. A1Cs for past 12 months have been at 6.7 – 6.8 with Tandem X2 CIQ. Can’t complain about that.
50 year diaversary as of Christmas Eve.
Reaching 59 years with T1D with no complications!
I upgraded to the Medtronic 780g system.
Well, my diabetes achievement in 2023 was to continue playing tennis, not get injured and improve my time in range (60-100). I did my last A1C was 5.8 which was an improvement from 6.0
As a type 1 diabetic I have found weight loss a huge challenge. I have lost a total of 65 pounds. Understanding my problem was a large part of the problem. I was over compensating for my lows and causing a yo-yo effect. I needed the right doctor with the right treatment advice to get me there. So, this is a multiple effect, better control of my A1C numbers, better weight, and less fear leaving of leaving my home.
I’ve returned my A1C to 6.4 from 6.7 earlier this year.