cant seem to get control been diabetic for 8 years now
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no matter what i do i keep having constant rollar coaster symptoms with my blood sugar its up and down all day is this normal im 26 years old not over weight and been diabetic type 1 for 8 years in that time iv had alot of stress and i would say i was only well controlled for 2 years in that whole time i am becoming very worried about complications in the future as my blood ranges from 5 - 12 most days its so frustrating to keep the numbers balanced iv done everything carbcounting ratio watching with my insulin but nothing works i fear i will end up blind or get neurapathy soon if it continues anyone have any ideas or have been in the same boat just need some help
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Guest richard_56362
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One of my past Dr.s asked that question every time I saw him. Is your diabetes under control? Your joking. right? The best that I hope for is to smooth out the hills and valleys. I had 9 months of lowering my AIC (USA mate) last test it was a bit higher than before. I have been type 2 for 10 years, Insulin for 5 years, I am going to see the dr soon so we shall see. I suggest you find a diet that works for you excersise more than you would like and keep on keeping on. BIg D is not controllable, it is manageable. Anyone who says they have it under control is either a fool or one of the luckyest folks on the planet.
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MadLogician richard_56362
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A range of 5 to 12 in the course of a day is nothing to worry about. I have about the same and my diabetes has been considered 'well controlled' for most of the last 15 years.
For long-term effects like the ones you're worried about it's not any one reading that matters, it's the long-term average as measured by the HbA1c test. Your healthcare team should be arranging for you to have one of those tests at least once a year.
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Taffytom richard_56362
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My overall control, after 17 years, is quite good but I do a full carb count and several quick injections each day.
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