Managing Type 1 Diabetes: Seeking Advice

hi I'm Tim. I've had type 1 diabetes since 2006. I need alot of help but I'd like to get my a1c below 7..it's 8.6 last time I checked..I stay in a care center..I'm long term. ty ahead of time.

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stargazer2540

2y ago

👍 good start my last one was 7. Something.im struggling with my sugars..I just woke with a 207 Bs and last night 176. All I had was a pb&j with diabetic jelly.. how about we trade 😁 if you are near five I would love that..dm me if you'd like to talk more..I need some pointers

Pattycake

2y ago

Stargazer2540 I was maintaining at 5.7 and now on a rollercoaster ride. I am trying to cut out bread now. Hopefully that helps.

stargazer2540

2y ago

❤️❤️@pattycake has your A1C always been near this and going up? Or have you gotten it down from a higher number and it's going back up? I've found a happy medium with no bread..hard to do lol lemme tell ya

Pattycake

2y ago

Hi my A1C is 6.7. It seems to be creeping up. I am on a pump. The struggle has been real the last few months and wearing on me. I was just diagnosed with T1D coming up on 3 yrs. Idk if I am coming out of the honeymoon phase or what is going on.

stargazer2540

2y ago

👍 I still struggle purplegirl

Purplegirl

2y ago

I've been Type 1 since 2019 and I struggle

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