My A1c rocks.
High fives all around. I got a great report today at my endocrinologist’s, who, by the way, is around my age and just a super cool guy. I love it when a doctor talks to you non-doctorly. (My blog. I can make up words if I want.)
For example, that night in February when he diagnosed me with Type 1 diabetes, I sort of needed a second to ‘collect’ myself from the news. And he very cooly told us, “It’s ok to be upset. Don’t be all tough. This sucks. I know. It just sucks. But you’re going to be ok.” Matt and I don’t know what we would have done without him through all this.
Ok, back to the appointment. I rocked. He said I am doing great with the pump. My infusion sites look great (sounds scary) and my numbers were awesome. When I was diagnosed, my A1c level was off the chart, and the chart went to 13. Today, it was 6.1. A 6.5 is considered excellent. In other words, I got an A+.
If you’re wondering what A1c is, it’s also called hemoglobin A1c, and is a blood test that measures the level of glycosolated hemoglobin in a person’s blood. That totally cleared it up, didn’t it? Long story short, A1c levels correspond to a blood sugar levels.
So my 6.1 A1c level indicates that for the past 3 months, my blood sugar levels averaged about 135. Yay, me. I was so glad to be given a thumbs up. Dr. M was right. This disease does suck, but it does not control me. Not even close.
Now, on to tackle the nap mat.
Yay!
you go girl!
I am proud for you!
this is great news! don't you love it when you find medical professionals who really care! i hope you have a fabulous weekend! xoxo
Awesome A1C!!! Great work!!
If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm playing catch up on your blog! I had no idea about your diabetes but I'm so happy that you're doing so well!!! That's awesome.
I just found your blog today and I too have T1D! I was diagnosed in August 1997 when I was 12 years old and I have had an Animas pump since 2005. My A1C is in the 6′s too which is a BIG deal after living with the disease for so long. High fives girl! Keep up the good work!
Hey Emily. So glad you found my blog! Us T1Ds have to stick together.: )