Dr.'s appt

Hi everyone,
Jilli had her Endocrinology appt yesterday. The outcome wasn't what we were thinking it would be. While her A1C, (A test that measures how much glucose has been sticking during the past 3-4 months to hemoglobin, the substance in the red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells of the body. The A1C test is important in diabetes as a long-term measure of control over blood glucose. Even outside of diabetes, an elevated A1C level may be a cardiovascular risk factor.) was ever so slightly down, the Dr thought we should add a 3rd injection a day at dinner time. She'll still get her 2 injections every morning, and the sliding scale at lunch and dinner as well, if needed.
We actually thought that her A1C would be much lower because her AM and lunch (blood sugar) readings have been pretty close to where they should be. But, since her bedtime readings did typically run high, that kept her A1C up.
This also means we will be back to middle of the night checks, at least for a little while again.

Sweet, sweet baby girl.
He did mention the pump. But Buddy and I feel that the pump is a decision Jilli should be able to make when she is older. Right now, I just do not know if a 2 1/2 year old can full grasp what the device is and why it is attached to her 24/7 and that she cannot pull on it. So, until then, we remain on injections.

Please keep our little bean in your thoughts and prayers.

Love to all,
B,B,T & J