The Doctors visit was a good one.......dad even tagged along. He's trying to work on being more involved.......even gave me props in front of the Dr. about how I do it all and that he's trying to help more! And he really is doing better, I think he really means well, but would rather I handle things because he's knows that they'll be handled right. (he's actually said that before) He is changing the cartriges for the pump for the last month, and will work his way up to the site changes........if Jessi lets him! (she wants momma to do them instead......what can I say, I rock) LOL!
So after giving me the "you're doing a great job" pep talk, the Dr. did say we need to try to tighten up the foods a little better. (no surprise) He adjusted the basal rates in 4 different time areas, and went up 100% on the early morning and after school ones. yikes! That was a bit nerve racking last night, because of course I was praying she wouldn't drop...and she didn't...so we'll see how school goes today. He said that this will bring down her A1C for next time and that she didn't have to do a blood draw this time! Boy did she perk up and get all happy about that one! The bad part is...............he figures based on her numbers from the pump download she'd most likely be around an 8.5 A1C this time. DAMN That would be down 0.2, but not good enough for the 7's.
No huge surprise. Realistically I knew she'd still be in the 8's. I know that her food needs to be healthier. I know that we need to lay off the sweets, specifically desserts almost every night. I know that I'm too lax with her diet. I know all these things, yet I don't change them. Here comes the changing part again. I'm SO sick of change!!!!!! Change will happen for real this time. (I keep saying that) But it will. I refuse to be the reason my daughter has diabetes related complications in the future........I pray she won't.......but I need to stop damaging her now. I know "you gotta live", but apparently being in the 8's is livin' a little too much!
Good thing is, we are blessed to have a diabetic daughter who is a chunky butt (literally we tease her about being a Brittney butt...Spears), who is in the 75% weight range.....she weighed in at 71 pounds! Finally we broke that 68! She's healthy, happy, and Lord willing gonna out live us! So even though I could be all sad, things aren't that bad. They just suck from time to time, but SUCH IS LIFE!
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
A1C Update
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! :) Tracie at 9:50 AM
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Good job! :) At least you're headed in the right direction now. Keep your chin up and in 3 months, hopefully she will be down in the 7's! (((Hugs))) Great job Mom (and Dad)!!
YIPPEE!!! I'm so happy to hear about an upbeat mom, a hubby chipping in, and a thriving child with D!!!!
Those 7's will come in time and we'll throw you a blogging party :) Until then, keep up the great work and rely on God to help you through -- one day at a time.
Thank you for visiting my site. Staying on the "diet" is hard. Christopher's metabolism is so fast that he can east anything. He is 18 and has decided that he doesn't need to check his sugar's as much. WHAT? His doc got on him, but his A1C was down which didn't help the case at all. You guys are in my prayers. Have you tried diabetic desserts? Some of them are really good.
Keep pluggin along and keep up a positive attitude. Ignore my blog post - I posted before reading this and I don't want you to think I am sounding rightous! I'll call you very soon. Things are nonstop around here lately! Give everyone hugs and start getting that pool ready so you can at least send Lauren pictures of it!!!!
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