It is truly hard to know…I guess my point for Maria is, she is happy with her A1c, I think it is better than her doc expects, and her gut tells her that her lipids are good, despite what’s on the chart that cuts off healthy and otherwise.
Whatever you are doing must be great for you,as well…despite whatever bar your doc sets. Do you low carb? I am trying it and it is easier for me to maintain a desired BS if I use less insulin. I initially worried that the higher fat and lack of whole grains, beans, etc. is OK. I do eat them, just way less. Right now, I am more concerned with blood sugars. We’re all just trying to do the best we can, and it sounds as if both of you have found what works for you.
Jenny, my doc gave me a coupon for the Memior that cut the price in half…it might not hurt to ask, there might be something floating around the office in the way of a sample, too. Of course, whatever insurance you have will probably cover more of one thing than another, so even with the pen, the required insulin vehicle might not be feasible.
OK…this is basic, I know, but what is the difference between Nova and Humalog? I was switched from the former to the later when I was first diagnosed.
Perhaps the seeming lack of interest in your success on the part of medical professionals is just a reflection of how utterly confusing this disease can be. I read what you knowledgeable and tenacious people have gone through trying to figure out what works just for you. Those “poor” professionals must be afraid… these hoards of diabetics and their non-stop whining. To be fair, what works one day, might not the next. BUT you’d think they’d see the low carb/good #'s connection by now!