christy
03-09-2007, 08:04 PM
I have had Type 1 for 28 years and for most of those years have been in terrible control. I have mild neuropathy(my doctor said it was mild),had retinopathy but has cleared up on its own(Thank God). I feel very lucky not to have major complications. I was a very wild teen, never tested my blood or went to the doctor, drank beer and ate anything I wanted all the time. Only in the last couple of years have I tried to get good control and it is hard. Almost 41/2 years ago when I got pregnant with my 3rd child did I start to get excellent care for my D. My ob suggested that I get on a pump and thats what I did. My A1c is ok it is at 6.5 I would like it lower,but it is alot better than 4 years ago when it was 13!( I was in the ER unconcsiece with a low and just told I was pregnant) Everything is changing all the time I guess because I am getting older but I am trying hard to get good control. I want to be around without complications and see my kids grow up. I just thought I would say Hi and tell a little about myself. Have a Great Day!