This is a great post. So many of ur rules are rules I have to follow too. Testing often usually helps the most, then making sure I'm exercising and using my insulin pump effectively. I know everyone can't get a pump but if u can u can control ur blood sugars so much easier. I have had my A1c under 6 for 9 years. I have had DM1 for 16 years. During my teenage and college years my A1c was anywhere from 7 to 11 depending on my habits. I was not checking my blood sugar regularly and I was eating horribly. My endo has told me that research shows if u keep ur A1c under 7 DMs chance of having blindness, neuropathy, or kidney diease is at the same rate of a "normal" person. So for DMs who r not perfect, don't beat ur self up. U don't have to b perfect to live a healthy life.
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