Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Control

Much like Janet Jackson....


I'm in control.

I went to my endocrinologist today and my A1c was 5.8%. This is the best control I've had over my diabetes ever. To the laymen out there the A1c is a blood test used to determine the average blood sugar levels over a three month (or so) period. The normal range (according to Wikipedia) is 4% to 5.9%. I'm normal? Who knew!

My doctor considers her diabetic patients to be "controlled" when their A1c is 7% or less. Before getting my new pump (with the continuous glucose monitor) my A1c was 7.2%. A few weeks after getting it and using it it was 6.8%. I've had it now for about 3 months and my A1c has dropped down a full percentage point. I gave myself a little pat on the back. Not too shabby.

Next up....sonogram on the 28th!

4 comments:

hollyli said...

Woo hoo! I was hoping your endo appt was good. Can't wait for 10/28!! It's gonna be an awesome day!

Olivia said...

Awesome News!

Kelli said...

That is TERRIFIC news, Kate! So happy that everything is going well! How are you feeling besides being tired? can't wait for your next u/s appt!! :)

jill said...

That is awesome!