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    Happy New Year! Do you have any diabetes-related goals for 2023? Tell us in the comments!

    Home > LC Polls > Happy New Year! Do you have any diabetes-related goals for 2023? Tell us in the comments!
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    67 Comments

    1. Jneticdiabetic

      Increase time in range and exercise more.

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    2. Kim Davis

      Lower my A1C to 6.0 & raise my TIR to 80% or even higher.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Claude Laforest

      Start my hybrid pump so I can get a relief.

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    4. Kelly Wilhelm

      Increasing TIR with goal of hitting 100% at least a once! My range is 70-130 so I’ll be happy with a 80% TIR for most days.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. cynthia jaworski

        Your TIR limits are more ambitious than most. I think I will adopt your settings this year. You show that it can be done, and that kind of illustration is a great motivator for me.

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    5. Bob Durstenfeld

      Keep my Time in Range >80% consistently

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    6. Teri Morris

      I want to be much more serious in my control. My dog and I both need to shed some pounds.

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    7. Brett Crystal

      Lose a few pounds and lower my a1C.

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    8. Ernie Richmann

      My goals include increasing my strength and fitness, avoiding extreme lows/highs, and building relationships with others which studies show this reduces stress.

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    9. Jerome McClellan

      Increase my time in range.

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    10. Trina Blake

      I always have the typical lose weight – but then getting my ballerina- body back is kinda impossible (I’ve been retired for a long time from the ballet world). But I do have a goal: I want to gain respect for me – and the other patients with D (of any type) from the HCP’s at the practice I have to use due to insurance. They have an attitude that I find offensive – that we should ”
      settle” for an A1C of 7. Why can’t we aim – and achieve for many of us an A1C closer to the non-D range?
      Why must they assume that patients are not engaged and working to manage their T1D? A Dx of T1D (or, in my mind any type of D) doesn’t require a Dx of 3 co-morbidities: stupidity, laziness and a propensity to lie (in response to things like what did you eat? why did you have that high/low bg? Why aren’t you doing meal boluses? – my response to that is I believe you need to eat something to warrant a meal bolus -etc).

      Yes, I can be cranky – but sometimes you have to be cranky to advocate for good care and treatment.

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      1. Kathy Hanavan

        I commend that goal. That attitude is not ok for any provider, It is unfortunate that that clinic is your only option – aargh!

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    11. Lori Lehnen

      In 2023, I have 2 goals: I will participate in one T1D study and track/limit the amount of fat I eat.

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    12. Alice Zamora

      My HB will be 1 most of the year

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Lawrence S.

        What is “HB?”

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    13. Judy Hampton

      I would love to increase my time in range even though my doctor is satisfied with 80%. I plan to be more aware of my diet and avoid too much junk food.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Ken Raiche

      To stay the course of being in control of this thing called T1D to the best of my abilities. Cheers……..🍷🍷 and yes only red wine will be included in this equation. 😊

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    15. rick phillips

      June 21 will be my 49th diaverseray. My goamvtis year? Get to 50

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      1. Greg Felton

        I’ll hit #48 in 2023, and my goal is also to reach #50!

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Edward Geary

      Weight loss land improved kidney function

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    17. Kathy Hanavan

      Keep up my TIR of > 90% and allowing myself a bit more freedom with eating and exercise.

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    18. Yaffa Steubinger

      Really the same goal as every year and that’s to stay in range as much as possible without getting upset that perfection is never going to happen in this area.

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    19. Franklin Rios

      Keep myself heathy

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    20. Ron Pierce

      Finding a Cure for T1D rather than “just living with it”. That’s my goal.

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      1. Russell Buckbee

        I like that. Good luck to all of us in that.

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    21. Lawrence S.

      Decrease my VERY low blood glucoses. I’ve had too many of them, especially recently. Try to use more extended boluses, and take my insulin a little closer to my meal time.
      I’ve injured my back and have not been able to run. Currently, I’m riding my bike and walking. But, I need to get my back straightened out, or find another aerobic exercise that I can to without going to the gym (covid restrictions).
      Also, my recent blood test had a cholesterol over 200. I think it is tied to my lack of aerobic exercise. I already eat a low cholesterol diet, but I’ll have to pay closer attention to my fat meat and fat intake.

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      1. Wanacure

        Lawrence, when I had a broken hip I got some physical therapy exercises to maintain strength and flexibility. When I was healed enough, I got a pedaling machine that I could use while seated in a chair. It had a readout of calories, expended, time, and total number of cycles in a workout. Doctors encouraged me to exercise, exercise, exercise! I started with a walker in my house, then ventured onto the lawn, then across the street, then 1/2 block, then 1 block, finally around the block…step by step, day by day, gradual incremental progress. I had help from generous neighbors (immigrants). I used the walker and accessible county buses equipped with retractable ramps, often used for wheelchairs, to get around. Finally I just needed a cane, then not even that. Then I alternated seated rowing machine with elliptical and stationary bike plus weights and yoga at local Y: this was pre-Covid. Hope to get back to gym during days and periods of least clients. Like early early morning or mid-morning or mid-afternoon? Have you tried swimming laps? Or doing yoga in a swimming pool?

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      2. Wanacure

        Healthy fats are avocados, walnuts, almonds, seeds, nut butter, seed butter, olive oil. I even eat eggs, yoghurt and cheese. Fats help me feel satiated. I avoid hydrogenated fats often present in margarines, and any product with palm oil. Seldom eat red meats and deep fat cooked foods. Grass-fed beef w/o nitrates or nitrites or added hormones are supposedly safer. But wild-caught salmon and sardines are rich in heathy omega-3 fats. I avoid yoghurts with corn syrup, honey, “fruit,” etc.

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      3. Lawrence S.

        Wanacure:
        I had responded to your two comments directly from my email. I hope you got them.

        Thank you so much for the time and thought you put into your reply. I appreciate it. I will certainly incorporate some of your ideas. Thank you. 

        Yes, bike riding does not raise my heart rate enough, unless I stand up and pump as hard as I can for as long as I can. But, I have damaged my bike doing that. That’s my problem, I push myself beyond my limits.
        But, we must keep on moving forward and doing what we can to improve our lives.
        Best wishes,

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    22. Russell Buckbee

      /As usual, I plan to keep my BS more stable. First step is to ask end about Symlin.

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      1. Ms Cris

        Symlin can work very well for so many! I hope it works well for you. One if its creators was my Endo for years. I didn’t have luck with it, though I tried for a year – it was too inconsistent of a response for me.

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    23. Irene Blanchard

      Yes, my goal is to keep my A1Cs 5.8-6.3.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Lawrence S.

      I would like to request a goal for all of us T1D Exchange users. Could we try to use less acronyms when we are writing. Many times I have no idea what a person is talking about because I don’t understand the abbreviations they use. I enjoy reading your comments, but I would like to understand what you are talking about. Thanks.

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      1. Gary Taylor

        T1D = Type One Diabetes
        BG = Blood Glucose
        BS = Blood Sugar
        TIR = Time in Range
        A1c = Glycated hemoglobin
        CGM = continuous glucose monitor
        MDI = Multiple daily injections

        That’s all I can think of right now. I hope this helps.

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      2. Lawrence S.

        Gary Taylor,
        Thanks for your input, but , what I am referring to are the uncommon acronyms that come up. Usually, there are one or two different ones that are used daily. Also, please be aware that there are always people new to the site, and new to diabetes. Thanks, again.

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    25. gary rind

      this year will be 20 with T1D!
      keep A1C under 6
      keep TIR above 90%
      assuming the knuckleheads at Freestyle can manufacture enough sensors, get on the Libre3

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Natalie Daley

      Stay alive and functional!

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    27. LizB

      I want to decrease the amount of time I spend under 70. I hate highs so as a result I spend too much time in the lower range.

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    28. Mary Dexter

      Survive another year

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    29. james zellerhoff

      To get results for the ongoing studies of my “A typical diabetes “
      Jim

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    30. Carrolyn Barloco

      At least 75% time in range.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. Dawn Adams

      Work to reduce the shaming and stigmatising language around diabetes that is used by my colleagues

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    32. Maureen Helinski

      Just to keep going without problems

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    33. terrih57@msn.com

      For 2023, I would like to keep my time in range 75 or better (better diet and exercise)

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    34. cynthia jaworski

      Improve my fitness and balance. I notice that many of my friends who are long-term tid seem to have problems with balance, as well. Proprioception may be yet another casualty of tid.
      So nw I add this to my list of aspirations.

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    35. Pauline M Reynolds

      My goal is to keep on keepin’ on.

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    36. Ronald Troyer

      Enjoying the new Generation 5 Omnipod that connects to my Dexcom G6. In the few days that I have had it I can tell it will allow me much better sleep keeping the chart on a flat line. My HbA1c goal is to keep it in the 5.7-6.2 range where it has been during the last year.

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    37. Greg Felton

      Any 2023 accomplishment will be dependent upon good diabetes control, so every goal is diabetes-related! I do plan to bike 100 miles in a JDRF destination ride this year, after a 3-year layoff.

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    38. Jeff Perzan

      Improve my A1c.
      Improve my average BG readings with less standard deviations.

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    39. Jen Farley

      Would like a steady blood sugar. I have been seeing my endocrinologist monthly so let’s hope it happens.

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    40. Ms Cris

      1. Maintain my TIR, and A1C <5.5%
      2. More advocacy for T1D rights and cure research.

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    41. Melissa Childers

      Keep A1c near a 6.0 or lower.

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    42. Bonnie Lundblom

      Like many others have said I too would like to increase my time in range and avoid problems with low blood sugar events.

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    43. Catherine Davis

      Get the Dexcom G7!

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    44. KCR

      All I want to do is get back in my “diabetes groove”, by which I mean Pods/boluses work as expected so that I am not having to correct and “catch up” as often. On a more positive note, I signed up for a meditation class run by and for T1Ds.

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    45. Wanacure

      When I pointed out to my endocrinologist that A1c lab results above 5.7 are marked with red exclamation points by default, and our goal.should be to get A1c below 5.7, she said she “understood my confusion,” BUT….
      Arguing with her & my dietitian just increases my stress hormones. 🙁

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      1. Lawrence S.

        Odd. My Endocrinologists have wanted me to keep my A1C’s a bit higher to avoid low blood sugars.

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    46. PamK

      I always try for better blood sugars/A1C each new year. This year, I am adding Time in Range!

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    47. Kristen Clifford

      Lose weight and lower my A1C

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    48. Kelli Christiansen

      To get healthier, all around, inside and out. Also to stop rebounds of high and low.

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    49. Amy Sczepanski

      GET A1C DOWN TO A 5.5

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    50. Shelly Smith

      My goal is to do the best I can! I would love to lose a few pounds and learn more of how to bolus to keep my after-meal numbers level.

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    51. Cheryl Weaver

      Still hoping for a cure after having T1D for 64 years. I never hear anything about a cure anymore, or new research findings on a cure.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    52. John Henninger

      Make it to 2024 …. and beyond

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    53. Marie Katzen

      Experimenting with my diet to keep my glucose levels straight and not spiky

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    54. LoloMama53

      Eating healthier and getting more exercise

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    55. Lori Smith

      I want to make sure I do Control My Blood Sugars a lot better than I have been. Lose more weight and exercise more.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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