I know that not everyone with diabetes likes to share their A1C scores. I think it's out of fear of being judged, and there's a lot of guilt that comes with diabetes already without well-meaning but unwanted outside opinions about how to manage one's own disease. There are innumerable factors that contribute to this one score that taking credit for a good one is kind of ludicrous. It has a lot to do with the discipline of the individual with diabetes, yes, but a lot of is just "the X factor." Despite that, I'm so pumped about my latest results, I want to shout it from the rooftops. It will not always be what it is today, and I'm not going to beat myself up for circumstances beyond my control in the future (okay, we all know that's a lie, but I'll try my best).
A good goal set by the American Diabetes Association is 7.0%. When I was first tested, I was at 11%. I got my test results about five minutes ago, and I'm at a 5.4%, which is in the non-diabetic range! Before you get too excited, that does not mean that I am cured. It just means that currently God has allowed me to have excellent control.
Praise the Lord!
4 comments:
That is awesome news! Congrats!
Good for you, friend! That's great news. I haven't forgotten about your shirts. I am waiting for things to die down around campus so I can go to the campus store without children. :) hugs!
That's wonderful and encouraging news, Nicole! Rejoicing with you...God is so good! xoxo ~Rob
Nicole, that is so exciting to hear. You have such a great attitude about the entire thing. Keep up the good work!!! -Bryan
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