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How do I know if my type 1 diabetes is being well controlled?
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How do I know if my type 1 diabetes is being well controlled?

Dr Qureshi explains what you should aim to achieve to have good diabetic control as a type 1 diabetic.

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Dr. Qureshi, in terms of type 1 diabetes, how do I know my type 1 diabetes is being well controlled? So when you have well controlled type 1 diabetes, you have an Hb1c which is around 6.5%, you have no risk of hyperglycemia and at the same time you have intact awareness. There's no impairment which is associated with having your hyperglycemia and you have no secondary complications, i.e. you don't have a risk of having retinopathy, kidney problems like nephropathy or foot problems, which is to do with neuropathy or feeling ulcers in your feet. Thank you.

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