How can I help lower my A1c ??!
Question: I went to the doctor last week and had some blood work done just got a call telling me that my A1c was high(it was 9.7) how/what can I do to help lower this number. I am diabetic and have been for 10 years and am also on Humalog(4 times a day--sliding scale) and Novolin NPH(twice a day--morning and bedtime) insulin. I have a 11 month old so I can't just go and join a gym or anything like that.
Was just wondering if anyone had some good ideas as to what I can do. I do go for a walk at least once a day plus going up and down steps daily doing laundry. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
But please refrain from leaving idiotic, retarded or stupid remarks. If you can't say something useful and helpful then just move on please. Thank you
Answers: I went to the doctor last week and had some blood work done just got a call telling me that my A1c was high(it was 9.7) how/what can I do to help lower this number. I am diabetic and have been for 10 years and am also on Humalog(4 times a day--sliding scale) and Novolin NPH(twice a day--morning and bedtime) insulin. I have a 11 month old so I can't just go and join a gym or anything like that.
Was just wondering if anyone had some good ideas as to what I can do. I do go for a walk at least once a day plus going up and down steps daily doing laundry. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
But please refrain from leaving idiotic, retarded or stupid remarks. If you can't say something useful and helpful then just move on please. Thank you
My husband's A1c is 14.8!! So far, salads and beans have given us the best results. Anything green and leafy. Check the sugar and carb content in the dressing.
Also, walk at least 30 mins. a day. You, baby, stroller, easy.
If it can help keep your daily glucose levels down it should have an effect on your A1c too. Good Luck.
You need to watch your diet. Learn about good carbs and bad carbs. Stay away from white bread or things made with white flour, no white rice, sugary things, fatty foods. It is really worth it to get a nutritionist or dietitian to help your. Walk daily, it's a great way to lower your readings.
I was just put on Byetta. My last A1c was 7.9 (February), I can run it right now and see if there is any improvement. I have also cut back on my carbs.
Make sure you are seeing an endocrinologist and not your gp.
Perhaps you need an appointment with a dietitian ?
Have you thought about the pump ?
As you grow, so will your needs .
Good luck
Reaching an A1c goal of 7% or less is essential, since every 1% increase above 6% raises the risk of diabetes-related health problems, like stroke, heart attack, blindness, and loss of limbs.
Research has found that for those who want to reach their blood glucose level target to as close to the normal level as possible, there are four behavior patterns that will help them achieve this goal. What are they?
Have a consistent daily eating plan.
Adjust insulin dose to fit food intake.
Act accordingly to high sugar level by lowering insulin dose and reducing food intake.
Eat a regular snack at bedtime.
Eating about the same amount of carbohydrate each day will make it easier to manage the blood glucose level and match the insulin dose to fit the amount of food. At times when you eat more or less carbohydrates, adjust the insulin dose accordingly.
Your diabetes care team will help you learn how much one unit of insulin will lower your blood glucose level. It varies with different people. Eating a consistent snack at bedtime will help regulate the blood sugar level so this is one behavior you will be able to control.
There are two points that could make the A1c level higher. One is consuming more snacks at bedtime. We can't say this enough: Consistency is the key to better management of the blood sugar level.
The other behavior that could raise the A1c level is overtreating hypoglycemia. Make sure you follow the guidelines on how to treat this condition. The following site will show you how and the disclaimer. Just type in "how to treat hypoglycemia" in the Google Search and select the radio button for the following site:
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Your A1C is a marker for over all blood sugar control. Your severely elevated A1C indicates that you have had very poor blood sugar control over the past few months. (A1C should be less then 7) The best way to lower you A1C is to improve your carbohydrate counting. If you don