First post-pump HbA1c

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I am just back from my appointment. I am currently 25+5weeks pregnant and have been on a pump since early February. My last pre-pump reading was 5.3% so I had good control on injections (novarapid and lantus).

But my latest HbA1c is an amazing 4.8% (29 in new money) I kid you not!

I am beyond happ as nt only is it so low but the number of hypos I have been having has really dropped on the pump. The diabetes doc was well pleased!

so for all you wondering if a pump is worth the hassle, based on this result I would say YES!

Ruthie 🙂🙂🙂
 
Ruthie,

That is totally amazing I'm not surprised your so happy a huge well done,good luck in the rest of your pregnancy xx
 
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I am just back from my appointment. I am currently 25+5weeks pregnant and have been on a pump since early February. My last pre-pump reading was 5.3% so I had good control on injections (novarapid and lantus).

But my latest HbA1c is an amazing 4.8% (29 in new money) I kid you not!

I am beyond happ as nt only is it so low but the number of hypos I have been having has really dropped on the pump. The diabetes doc was well pleased!

so for all you wondering if a pump is worth the hassle, based on this result I would say YES!

Ruthie 🙂🙂🙂
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WOWSERS!! That is truly outstanding Ruthie. That level AND a reduction in hypos - brilliant!
 
Wow!

My six year old son is waiting for a pump at the moment. Those are the sort of numbers I dream of for him!

Well done! 🙂
 
Fantastic....well done! I hope your pregnancy goes well 🙂
 
What a result, I didn't think that was possible for a diabetic...........I don't even think a non diabetic could get that.........:D

How many hypos are you having with that result, all be it a reduced number?
 
Well I was having at least 2 a day pre-pump, and definitely affected by pregnancy and now, in the last 5 days, I have had 2 hypos(these were 3.1 and 2.2). In a late morning I am having to eat a couple of biscuits ro something because no matter what my post-breakfast reading is I will go low. The Dr says that this is due to the baby, not insulin, and that it is a pattern that alot of women follow, even if not diabetic.

So I have to say it is far from perfect but compared to what it was it is a massive improvement.

I didn't think it was possible and I think if I wasn't on a pump and so hypo-improved the Diabetes Dr would have had alot more negative stuff to say. The obstetrician looked a bit wary and asked the diabetes dr what he thought but as he said he was happy (if shocked) they both seemed happy.

One of the doctors told me a while ago that pregnancy can generally lower your HbA1c a bit due to hypos and nature dragging your bloods down (so I can't really take all the credit), so I think that this level without pregnancy is probably highly unlikely.

I would love to know what a 'normal' person's HbA1c is to compare
 
2 hypos in 5 days is great.............well done...........

I hope when the baby comes you can keep it down below 5%
 
Thanks for this info I will have a look later and compare myself to 'normal'!

I doubt it will stay this low but I think it gives me a good chance of staying under 6% post-pregnancy....but who knows. I might be being over-confident there!
 
A great read ruthe ! A nice possitive story to read, WELL DONE ! Keep at it 🙂
 
Lovely to see such a great result - well done 🙂
 
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