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    Happy New Year! Do you have any diabetes-related goals for 2024? Tell us in the comments!

    Home > LC Polls > Happy New Year! Do you have any diabetes-related goals for 2024? Tell us in the comments!
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    69 Comments

    1. Lenora Ventura

      Continue doing the very best I can in managing what requires 100% of my active participation

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    2. jamesmpii

      Get my A1c back under 6 and time in range into the 90s. Try a pump for a while, so I at least can compare with MDI.

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    3. Molly Jones

      As always: to limit the extreme highs and lows I have or to spend more time in range.

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    4. Lindsey Whitnell

      Not a New Year’s goal but in general, aiming for more time in range and a lower standard deviation

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    5. Ahh Life

      No. Other than following the advice my cardiologist gave me after my second hearth catheterization in 2019, to wit:

      “I don’t know what you’re doing, but keep on doing it. Your numbers are arteries better than 5 years ago when we last did this procedure.” 😉

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    6. Carrolyn Barloco

      Time in range 70% or better
      lose 5-10 pounds
      A1c below 7
      fill activity rings three times per week

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    7. Don P

      goal is to celebrate 70 yrs as T1 with the great health & non complication status to date. Best wishes everyone.

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      1. Mick Martin

        @Don P. Congratulations, sir, on managing your diabetes so well. I may not know you personally, but I truly do hope that 2024 is a good year for you … the same as I hope for everyone else.

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    8. Lawrence S.

      I answered, “Yes.” But, honestly, I don’t remember ever having New Year resolutions.
      But, this year, I hope to start using the Dexcom G7 sensor. Otherwise, I will continue to do the general things that I do daily to control my diabetes: Continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, try to not get sick, etc. etc. etc.

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      1. Anita Stokar

        You will not want to be without a CGM once you start one. Good for you for wanting to start a CGM

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    9. Yaffa Steubinger

      I’d really like to limit my nigh time lows so I can sleep without interruptions from my Dexcom.

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    10. james zellerhoff

      Yes
      My top rated Diabetic doctor is retiring
      So choosing anew one ??

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    11. Kathy Hanavan

      I’m eligible for a new pump (years on TSlim and CIQ) and am anxious to compare the new Beta Bionics pump that requires no carb counting (!!) with Omnipod 5 which I am currently trying and love no tubing, but it has other issues. Looking forward to G7 too.

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    12. Irene Blanchard

      Yes, my 2024 goal is to change over to a closed loop insulin delivery system with the upgraded Dexcom G7 CGM with a new pump, perhaps the Tandem TSlim upgrade or ILet. We shall see what effective and efficient system comes about with recommended success..

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    13. Janice B

      Same goals as always to keep striving to do the best I can.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    14. KIMBERELY SMITH

      Working on picking up weight

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    15. Karen Mielish-Clausell

      My goals are to lower my A1C change my dr

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    16. Mary Boudousquie

      My goal is to have better time in range with less effort. Getting a new pump that should help me do that automatically (iLet Bionics).

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    17. Edward Geary

      Improve TIR to 80 percent, improve or maintain kidney function, transition to plant based diet, lose weight and exercise daily.

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    18. Bruce Schnitzler

      Maintaining my current state of health.

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    19. Shelly Smith

      My goal is to upgrade to the Dexcom G7; and otherwise simply do the best I can!

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    20. John McHenery

      Figure out why my closed loop takes me into low glucose alarms soon after going to bed when the system tells me I am well above target and there is no active insulin in me?

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    21. Eva

      2024 diabetes related goals are to: 1) improve/maintain my time in range during long tennis matches; 2) monitor/chart the macro and micronutrients of meals and how they impact blood glucose, and 3) increase my knowledge of horticulture and adaptogens for health.

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    22. Bob Durstenfeld

      I would like to get my A1c back below 6% and my Time in Range back above 80%. Getting past holiday food and back to the gym should help.

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    23. Donal Conway

      One of my goals for 2024 & possibly 2025 is to be part of a team in Ireland with the National health care agency HSE to develop a new Health care app for all patients/partners to be able to access the app whenever they want help with the many health conditions out there especially mental health with all of its complexities, I will be part of a team of five initially and I have already submitted a 4 page document on the many issues, problems and items I want to see covered by its use.

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    24. Karen DeVeaux

      Get into an endocrinologist and get a pump

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    25. Deyait Watson-Irvine

      I would like to maintain weight loss and a lowered A1C

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    26. Gustavo Avitabile

      I always try to improve my management and exploit advancements. I answered NO because this is not related to what year it is. Nothing changes when date is no longer 2023.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    27. Elvis Oswalt

      To find a new Endocrinologist since I have relocated to West Tennessee.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    28. cynthia jaworski

      My goal is to do the best I can. Get up every morning.

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      1. Russell Buckbee

        Great goal Measurable and doable. Love it.

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    29. Bret Itskowitch

      As a T1D for almost 50 years, my last A1C was a 6.7. This is thanks to exercise, eating well AND my CGM. My goal is to go below 6.5 and stay there 😊.

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      1. Russell Buckbee

        Good luck, but be careful. We showed in research that to run below 6.5 is dangerous and not generally necessary.

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    30. Donna Condi

      I would like to make 2024 the year I shed a few pounds (like 20-30). I know if I do it will mean making changes to my pump but figuring out the right NEW settings would be worth it.

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    31. T1D4LongTime

      I want to transition to Dexcom G7 CGM, reduce my Highs from 10-15% to less than 5%. More structured, regular exercise. In August, I will be selecting my next closed loop delivery system. My goal is to select a system that provides the means to better handle my brittle diabetes (I have good control with no dangerous lows, but want to eliminate/curtail the carb-induced spikes in BG).

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    32. Russell Buckbee

      1 To stay out of the hospital
      2 To run my BS slightly higher to avoid the sever lows

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      1. Russell Buckbee

        MY last A1c was 6.7 and my goal is to over 7.0 (As suggested by my Dr.)

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    33. Sondra Mangan

      Increase TIR while decreasing BG numbers.

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    34. David & Kaleo of Team Nani

      I want to focus on gaining better control over the late evening roller coaster effect that disrupts my sleep. I’ll seek to get a better plan for:
      1. Catching post dinner low or high blood sugar before it dips below 80 or sir passes 130
      2. Addressing it with carbs or exercise or insulin
      3. Managing the lagging tail since now addressing at the moment seems to not matter since hours later it suddenly responds : (

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    35. Marthaeg

      My goal is to listen to all the juicebox podcasts related to the omnipod 5 so I can really understand the settings and feel more comfortable making changes.

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    36. Carol Meares

      I’d like to remove 6-8 lbs. and maintain. My weight has crept up this past year.

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    37. Ernie Richmann

      My goal is to be a positive example for other individuals with type 1 diabetes- especially older individuals. I eill be 75 in March and I am currently training for a 100k (62miles) walk on June 1. In addition I plan to enter the Ohio senior games this summer competing is discus snd shot. I believe movement is a key to maintaining a healthy life.

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      1. Kathy Hanavan

        Impressive Ernie!!

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      2. Jneticdiabetic

        Wow, Ernie! Cheers to your fantastic fitness! Pretty sure if mid-40 year olds were allowed to enter your senior Olympics, you’d beat me by a long shot!
        Good reminder to add “exercise more” to my annual to do list!

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    38. Pauline M Reynolds

      First on the list is fixing frequent low BG’s. Was happening before, but then got pneumonia followed by Covid. Right now, I’m keeping a bottle of regular Sprite near me to forestall lows. Temporary.

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    39. Jeff Perzan

      Be in Target Range 90%+
      Average BG/SG <130 mg/dL
      Maintain HbA1c of <6.0%

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    40. Steve Rumble

      I am working with the Veterans Administration to add an Omni Pod system to my Dexcom G7!

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    41. KCR

      I don’t have a diabetes goal exactly but am embracing the intention for bringing kindness and compassion into my own life and the life of those around me. 🙏

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    42. Sherrie Johnson

      Keep tgings as good as they are 5.1. Maybe even a little better.

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    43. Amanda Barras

      Eat lower carb. Use less insulin. Lose weight.

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    44. Jane Cerullo

      Have been on MDI for three years. Will talk to Endo this month about pump options. Interested in tandem
      Mobi. Would like to be able to dose via phone app. Like being in control with MDI but may go back to pump. Less expensive on Medicare. Just a thought

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    45. Bonnie Lundblom

      My goal for 2024 is to switch from the Dexcom CGM 6 to the Dexcom CGM 7; I’d also like to stay in range a higher amount of time. Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year!

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    46. Jennifer Bounds

      I’m going to try logging significant changes in a notebook to share with my care team and document changes they want so I can have A1c results I’m aiming for.

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    47. Steven Gill

      With an a1C at 5.7 and few lows, lost almost 10lbs (thanks to Medtronic’s 780G system) want consistency. Keep active (HumaneSociety, my garden…) and keep the title as a horrible retiree.

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    48. Jneticdiabetic

      Personally, to keep A1C below 7% & increase TIR.
      Also, to keep my sweet (in more ways than one!), 70+ y/o T1D mama stable and healthy while we navigate a brain tumor diagnosis, high dose steroids and upcoming brain surgery. 🙏

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      1. Velika Peterson

        Fingers crossed for you – for a very successful brain surgery (I’ve had a brain tumor removed as a present for my 41st birthday :(), a speedy recovery and good BG control, which will be affected by the recovery and the steroids.

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    49. Jeff Balbirnie

      Nothing motivational, simply STAY ALIVE period.

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    50. Tom Rintelmann

      I started having blood sugars too close to 65 in the mornings. My goal is try and eat snacks be fore bedtime buy never need to take any fast acting insulin after my dinner dose. My goal is to land between 100 and 150 after rising.

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    51. Kristen Clifford

      Lose weight, lower my A1C, get pregnant

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    52. Velika Peterson

      Bring my teen daughter’s A1C lower (currently 7.0) and increase her TIR to 90+% (currently 75%).
      Happy New Year to everyone!

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    53. Kathleen Juzenas

      Same goals as usual: level out bG swings, exercise more regularly, improve food choices. If I’m brave enough, I’ll modify my profile settings.

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    54. George Lovelace

      75 yo T1 60 yrs in Mar. A1c low 6, no Hypo occasional High, been on Tandem CIQ 24 hr Sleep Mode using G6 buy just changed to G7 and Pump needs Upgrade, Goal #1

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    55. Jennifer Farley

      Get the G7 unit. Try to get some of the high blood sugars down. Was hoping to try the Bionic Pancreas pump but have to wait 4 more years. Maybe by then they can move to the Glucogun (spelling maybe off) added to the second chamber. Fingers crossed. Still happy with my Tslim:X2 pump. Just like the option not to count carbs. Oh Well!

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    56. PamK

      Right now, I am working with my endo to try to get better control of my blood sugars on my insulin pump. At the moment, I am experiencing a lot of highs and some low blood sugars with the adjustments that he has made. I’m hoping this will improve in the new year!

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    57. tmeagher

      Level out BG swings

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    58. Ronald Troyer

      Yes, I would like my A1C to be 5.7 at all my check ups

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    59. Mark Fuller

      I am transitioning to the Medtronic 780G system.

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    60. Mary Thomson

      Keep my A1c at or below 6.5.

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    61. Carolann Hunt

      Try to get the new insurance to give me cheaper supplies

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