HbA1c (%)

If you notice the changes in the HbA1c reading over the right sidebar of my blog, my HbA1c has been increasing steadily (not dramatically) over the past 10 months.

HbA1c is an indicator of diabetes control over a period of 3 months. Further explanation, click here.

HbA1c & Average BG level

5% = 5.5 mmol/L
6% = 7.5 mmol/L                     
7% = 9.4 mmol/L                     
8% = 11.4 mmol/L                   
9% = 13.3 mmol/L                   
10% = 15.3 mmol/L                     

11% = 17.2 mmol/L                     

12% = 19.2 mmol/L                   

source:http://www.accu-chekdiabeteslink.com/

Saw my endo in August and she sort of like teased me: Ha! I thought you're a dietitian? Why HbA1c increased?

But, I am still very much a lay-man patient, doctor! I do my part as patient in counting the food that I eat. But, sometimes diabetes stories are complicated. (very complicated)

So Dawn Phenomena it is. And we decided to change my insulin to Analogue Insulin (I always wanted to start using analogue insulin. It was just that the government clinic refuses to prescribe, because they don't think my HbA1c is dangerous enough *sighed). 

Started my MDI (multiple daily injections) with Novorapid and Lantus. I would say very good! As for now, I don't get morning high BG with unknown reason anymore. I go to bed with in-range BG and woke up with in-range BG. I am very glad :)

Just that...I have to pay more. lolll.

Following up with endo again end of this month. And will need her help to refer me to government specialist clinic. 

Later on, the next big thing is: Get An Insulin Pump! (which costs like a second-hand Perodua car in Malaysia)

I need sponsor a lil bit, also I need to work harder and smarter to cover necessary expenses for that pump! I simply can't wait! :)

This pump key chain is too cute!