complications
Is it possible or at even likely to entirely
avoid complications associated with diabetes
if you maintain good a1c’s throughout your life?
-b
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Is it possible or at even likely to entirely
avoid complications associated with diabetes
if you maintain good a1c’s throughout your life?
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October 17th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
Probably depends if the A1c is the average of stable blood sugars or the
average of a bunch of very highs and very lows.. hmmm….Jeana Ü
October 18th, 2006 at 2:19 am
I think it might be best to answer the inverse question; if you DO NOT control
your A1c you are almost certain to have complications. Nothing is perfect, but
by controlling the A1c you are bound to avoid most of the complications. But,
I understand there are exceptions to this statement. A review of the data
from the DCCT study would give more specific information….
David
October 18th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Hi. I’ve been reading the posts on this group for a while, but this
is my first time responding. I can only tell you of my situation,
Brian. I was dx’d in 1969 at the age of 12. Up until about 1983, I
certainly did not control my blood sugar levels. I started
attempting control in 1983, and thru the years have gotten much
better. After 32 years with Type I (and 3 pregnancies), I have
absolutely no complications. One doctor I had thought part of the
reason for my good health had to do with genetics, rather than
control. One thing is for sure - I certainly feel better when things
are under control!
October 19th, 2006 at 5:55 am
Brian, I think the key word here is entirely. You have a much better chance
of avoiding or delaying complications if you maintain good a1c’s. In fact,
you may delay them so long you die of something else first! Also, if you do
develop complications, with good a1c’s you may also limit the severity of
them ie having some slight kidney impairment rather than needing dialysis.
Also, remember too we are in the infancy of medical treatment. It may be in
the not too distant future, any complications could be cured by taking a
week’s worth of meds. Who knows? But, if your bg’s are not in control, you
may not live long enough to see it, or it may be too late. So PLEASE work to
keep your bg’s and a1c’s in good range!
Patrick