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.
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.
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. ☢
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.
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.
Mine was 6.0 and it is usually around this range. My “time in range” for BG is usually 75%.
5.5
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.
yes, sometimes fewer lows and a slightly higher A1c is a good thing!
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. ☢
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.
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
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.
Oh Sahran, please don’t unsubscribe. I look forward to your comments!!
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.