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Metrics That Actually Matter with T1D: Stop Letting Your A1C Define You, It Isn't The Full Story
Two people.
Same 7.0% A1C.
Completely different experiences.
Person A spends their day bouncing between 60 and 250. Constantly correcting. Constantly treating lows. Exhausted from the roller coaster.
Person B hangs out between 100 and 180 most of the day. Rarely going low. Feeling good. Living their life.
Same A1C.
Very different realities.
In this solo episode, I'm breaking down why your A1C does NOT tell the whole story and why you need to stop letting that one number define your success with Type 1 diabetes.
đź’ˇ What You'll Learn:
âś… What A1C actually measures (and what it completely misses)âś… Why a "good" A1C can still mean burnout, restriction, and miseryâś… The hidden danger of chasing a lower A1C at any costâś… Time in range, time below range, and coefficient of variation explainedâś… The questions to ask yourself that matter MORE than your A1Câś… How to reframe success with T1D (hint: it's not about perfection)
This episode is for you if:âś… You leave your endo appointment feeling unseen despite a "good" A1Câś… You're exhausted from the blood sugar roller coasterâś… You've sacrificed quality of life for a decimal pointâś… You're constantly chasing lows just to keep your A1C downâś… You need a reminder that you are MORE than a number
Here's the truth:
You can have a perfect A1C and be completely burned out. And you can have a slightly higher A1C with 75% time in range, minimal lows, and a life you actually enjoy living.
Your A1C is useful information. But it's not the only information. And it's definitely not the most important information.
You are so much more than a number đź’™
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
📚 Get my FREE book: typeonetypefun.com/free-book💬 DM me: https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun🎙️ More episodes at TypeOneTypeFun.com & https://directdiabetes.com
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or medication.
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By Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES | Type 1 Diabetes Expert CoachTwo people.
Same 7.0% A1C.
Completely different experiences.
Person A spends their day bouncing between 60 and 250. Constantly correcting. Constantly treating lows. Exhausted from the roller coaster.
Person B hangs out between 100 and 180 most of the day. Rarely going low. Feeling good. Living their life.
Same A1C.
Very different realities.
In this solo episode, I'm breaking down why your A1C does NOT tell the whole story and why you need to stop letting that one number define your success with Type 1 diabetes.
đź’ˇ What You'll Learn:
âś… What A1C actually measures (and what it completely misses)âś… Why a "good" A1C can still mean burnout, restriction, and miseryâś… The hidden danger of chasing a lower A1C at any costâś… Time in range, time below range, and coefficient of variation explainedâś… The questions to ask yourself that matter MORE than your A1Câś… How to reframe success with T1D (hint: it's not about perfection)
This episode is for you if:âś… You leave your endo appointment feeling unseen despite a "good" A1Câś… You're exhausted from the blood sugar roller coasterâś… You've sacrificed quality of life for a decimal pointâś… You're constantly chasing lows just to keep your A1C downâś… You need a reminder that you are MORE than a number
Here's the truth:
You can have a perfect A1C and be completely burned out. And you can have a slightly higher A1C with 75% time in range, minimal lows, and a life you actually enjoy living.
Your A1C is useful information. But it's not the only information. And it's definitely not the most important information.
You are so much more than a number đź’™
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
📚 Get my FREE book: typeonetypefun.com/free-book💬 DM me: https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun🎙️ More episodes at TypeOneTypeFun.com & https://directdiabetes.com
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or medication.