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- 8 months ago
  
  Lori Smith has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  I have been losing more weight and trying to exercise more
- 8 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Michael Andrews has commented in the same post you commented in :
  How many times in 2022 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  Participated in a Diabetes Education online group through the Clemson University Coop Health Extension. It was great and it meant that we had weekly meetings over a few months, so more meetings than in a normal year.
- 8 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Brad Larson has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Scored my lowest A1C in December- 6.8, usually around 7.2 T1D since 1970 with no complications.
- 8 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Andrea Hultman has commented in the same post you commented in :
  How many times in 2022 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  I haven't seen a CDE-ES since I was diagnosed 36 years ago. My endocrinology FNP is trying to get me in with a special clinic in my area just for insulin pump patients; I'm hopeful about that.
- 8 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Andrea Hultman has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  36 years of T1D. 26 years of being an insulin pump patient. Moved to a different state and found a new T1D care provider I like. A1c stayed in the 6s! w00t!!
- 8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  LoloMama53 has commented in the same post you commented in :
  How many times in 2022 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  Nurse does education at Endocrinologist appointment
- 8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Jeff Balbirnie has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Yup. I freakin stayed ALIVE! Quite pleased by that serious accomplishment!
- 8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Kristen Clifford has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  I got a new pump and CGM.
- 8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lawrence S. has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  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,
- 8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  PamK has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  I am finally getting my A1c back down and have started losing weight!
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Ms Cris has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  @wanacure : CGM (Dexcom), Tandem pump, but no IQ. My alerts are 70 and 110, with target 90. I set this soon after diagnosis as I would get a headache by 120 and if I couldn't get it down quickly, migraines ensued by 130, by 150 I'm in pain. I have to act quickly. Eating keto-ish low carb per Dr Bernstein (not fad keto) made an enormous difference. No sugar alcohols ever, no artificial sweeteners ever. I weigh out most of my food for precision, carb-protein-fat in same proportion per meal. Extended bolus. I eat almost no grains, ever, I just don't tolerate those carbs well at all. I call restaurants a week ahead to check ingredients, amounts, etc. I also use Semaglutide to tamp down excess glucagon (wow, huge difference!) and Low Dose Naltrexone (mostly for my rheumatic autoimmunes, but it helps reduce my insulin needs somehow!). Walks, hikes, strengthening, yoga, when I can. A lot of attention and work, but with 5 autoimmunes...I need to, if I want to retire someday and enjoy it.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  gary rind has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  if you want something for neuropathy, try alpha lipoic acid. my endo is NOT a vitamin guy since they aren't regulated. he's not fond of IF either but since it made the change in my A1C from 6.8/7.0 down to mid 5's, he lives with it.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Using multiple daily injections (MDI), diet and some exercise (walking to grocery store, e.g.), after 63 years of T1D, November 2022 my A1c was 6.1 (128 mg/dl). Not unusual for me. Still cannot believe I’m 79 in a few months. Still walk with no cane. No complications except a little neuropathy in both feet, but no pain. Maybe there IS something to Western Medicine? I’ll keep reading your advice so I can maintain (increase?) muscle mass percentage of my body weight AND get A1C below 6.0.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  IF = Intermittent Fasting? Only 500 calories per day? My doctors would freak out if I even dreamed about that. Does your doctor suggest adding a daily vitamin/mineral pill?
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Scott Feighner has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  CAD is coronary artery disease, a complication of long term diabetes.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Please share again how you do this. With a CGM and pump? Or CGM and a pod? And? Or?
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  CAD?
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  My sense of balance deteriorated, despite practicing one-legged exercise with hands above kitchen counter, so I only can use gym stationary bike for aerobic. I wonder if my loss of balance is connected to my needing hearing aids? Having to stop and start at intersections and crosswalks while biking on street I could never get heart rate high enough for much aerobic benefit, but it felt good and saved on gasoline.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Dawn Adams has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  In 2022 I wanted to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes and Menopause. Thanks to the support of members of the community who are experiencing this life stage I was able to collect data for analysis. The analysis was then written up as a paper and I had the privilege of presenting this at the 9th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications in November 2022.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Randy Campbell has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Minimize extreme swings
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Melissa Childers has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  I had my first A1c below a 6.0, after 38 years of living with T1D
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
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  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Presented at ADA.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Lisa La Nasa has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  Celebrating 20 years T1D and 8 years with an A1c under 5.5% (with no significant lows and full Endo support!)
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Lori Lehnen has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  My biggest accomplishment: I’m hopeful! I was diagnosed in 2021 and it was hard but 1.5 years later, I realize it’s not so bad. So yeah, being hopeful is definitely my biggest accomplishment.
- 8 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  ELYSSE HELLER has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Did you have any diabetes-related achievements or milestones in 2022? Share what you’re proud of in the comments!
  I got put on Dexcom's CBGM and the Omnipod 5. Soon I will be put on automatic insulin delivery mode and am excited/concerned about that because Dexcom often loses signal.
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