I only have a few minutes but it's time to brag. The other week I had an appointment with my AMAZING doctor, Chris Sadler. One week before each of these appointments I ritually give blood for testing. I imagine several tests are run to make sure everything is looking good, but really the most important number from those tests is the A1c.
The A1c tests an average blood sugar over the last 3 months. The test is calculated as a percentage that correlates to an average blood sugar. Over the last 13 years I have seen the results from my A1c test yo-yo up and down, and while I was a teenager it was mostly up. I would have to say that I vaguely remember getting results anywhere from 10-13% .. which if you know diabetes at all, this is REALLY high and puts people at risk for future complications. Here is a link to how an A1c test correlates to average blood sugars:
When I reached my early twenties I finally had the mind-set (and a new doctor in the Bay Area) that really helped me start to get on track. Over the last 6 years my A1c numbers have fallen drastically, to the point where going to the doctor is now more fun than ever, as my husband and I try to guess what the number will be this time.
I especially knew that this last appointment would go well, since I've been on the insulin pump and using the Dexcom meter. These two pieces of technology have made SUCH a difference in keeping my blood sugars more consistent and I knew this would really make a difference in my A1c test this month.
Sooo ... drum roll please! My most recent (AND BEST EVER!) A1c was 6.0%!!!!! I feel proud that this was such an amazing feat and I know it's just going to keep getting better and better. I am a healthy and happy diabetic and couldn't be more on top of the world right now.
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