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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      It varies significantly I can become hypo instead of hyper due to being sick at times.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      For me, to become functional again after a hypo, it takes about a half an hour. But to fully recover, meaning that I feel like it hadn't happened, is now more than hour. Getting older has definitely expanded those timelines.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      The older I get the longer it takes to recover. Luckily, I don’t have many lows now that I’m on a pump/CGM closed loop system.
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      How often do you take a “vacation” from wearable diabetes technology (insulin pump, CGM)?
      Only when the pump or sensor fails & I'm not with the next replacement. Not really a vacation. (I've had them fail on vacation, too.)
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      How often do you take a “vacation” from wearable diabetes technology (insulin pump, CGM)?
      as soon as T1D "takes a vacation", then I will too! ;)
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      For me, to become functional again after a hypo, it takes about a half an hour. But to fully recover, meaning that I feel like it hadn't happened, is now more than hour. Getting older has definitely expanded those timelines.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      A really sticky low means it takes longer than usual for me to recover.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      For me, to become functional again after a hypo, it takes about a half an hour. But to fully recover, meaning that I feel like it hadn't happened, is now more than hour. Getting older has definitely expanded those timelines.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      The older I get the longer it takes to recover. Luckily, I don’t have many lows now that I’m on a pump/CGM closed loop system.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      The older I get the longer it takes to recover. Luckily, I don’t have many lows now that I’m on a pump/CGM closed loop system.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      A really sticky low means it takes longer than usual for me to recover.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      For me, to become functional again after a hypo, it takes about a half an hour. But to fully recover, meaning that I feel like it hadn't happened, is now more than hour. Getting older has definitely expanded those timelines.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      The older I get the longer it takes to recover. Luckily, I don’t have many lows now that I’m on a pump/CGM closed loop system.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      It varies significantly I can become hypo instead of hyper due to being sick at times.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      For me, to become functional again after a hypo, it takes about a half an hour. But to fully recover, meaning that I feel like it hadn't happened, is now more than hour. Getting older has definitely expanded those timelines.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      The older I get the longer it takes to recover. Luckily, I don’t have many lows now that I’m on a pump/CGM closed loop system.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      For me, to become functional again after a hypo, it takes about a half an hour. But to fully recover, meaning that I feel like it hadn't happened, is now more than hour. Getting older has definitely expanded those timelines.
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      The older I get the longer it takes to recover. Luckily, I don’t have many lows now that I’m on a pump/CGM closed loop system.
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    What was your most recent A1c?

    Home > LC Polls > What was your most recent A1c?
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field 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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    10 Comments

    1. Molly Jones

      Mine was 6.0 and it is usually around this range. My “time in range” for BG is usually 75%.

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    2. Nevin Bowman

      5.5

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    3. Lawrence Stearns

      For years, my A1c remained within the 5.5 to 5.9 range. Since I’ve been on Tandem Control IQ program, my A1c’s have consistently run 6.1. I was surprised that it went up. But, I guess 6.1 is a good number. I have less low blood glucoses.

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      1. Karen Brady

        yes, sometimes fewer lows and a slightly higher A1c is a good thing!

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    4. Ahh Life

      6.3, a number way too low from my goal of 7.0. For younger folks, this may not be a good recommendation. But for older folks, other considerations may dominate. The realities of “dead in bed,” severe hypoglycemia, increased incidents of dementia may rear their ugly heads. ☢

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    5. Patricia Dalrymple

      Mine is 5.7. Endo not happy. Lows make up 10% of my collected BGs. He wants them at 4%. So, he is slowly lowering my basal rate. And I have to raise my after dinner extra Bolus when I eat out. At home I am very disciplined. Not so much when I eat out.

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      1. Karen Brady

        I’m the same re: home vs. eating out. I’m finding I’m NOT great at estimating carbs when I don’t have labels or cook it myself

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    6. Sahran Holiday

      It was 6.1. This dopey website has it as 7 someting. Happens again am unsubscribing. That there is no way to correct an answer is absurd. Unprofessional.

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      1. Patricia Dalrymple

        Oh Sahran, please don’t unsubscribe. I look forward to your comments!!

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    7. TEH

      For the first time in 30 years, I have gotten below 7, last time it was 6.8. Now I need to keep it there.

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