Took Sven and Cheryl to the Doctor the other day...

Great News for both!! 

Sven's hA1c is a 6.9. Still awesome control of his diabetes. His doctor wishes she could clone his attitude. She is very proud of him as are we!

Cheryl's eyes checked out for her follow-up with the ophthalmologist.  Her vision has returned to normal after the accident. The doctor said she had beautiful eyes...and she said she already knew that! 

We are breathing easier with this news. Now...for some quilty stuff.

I was asked to piece a quilt for the 5th grade to raise money to help them go on an educational trip in May. The top is complete..and going on the frame tomorrow. 
Sorry, no pictures just yet. But soon...real soon! I used blue/white plaid shirtings, Kona Black and white with navy blue stars! Sounds interesting huh? 
The pattern is by Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville.com and is called Bricks and Stepping Stones. You can get the pattern here.  

Have a quilty kind of day...and remember, Our God is an awesome God! 

Diabetic Management...still Awesome!

We are all so happy! Sven's newest hA1c is a 6.0


He is still doing awesome with his diabetic management! As long as he continues to take care of himself...and avoids getting sick...his doctor said she would see him in 3 months. 


He was very happy for that! 

No flu allowed here! It could be devastating for Sven's system. 

Great Diabetes Management!

We went to Sven's Endocrinologist appointment yesterday...and received great news. His hA1c level dropped from 8.6 to 5.7 in 3 months. I don't know that we ever knew his initial level when he was first diagnosed...but, his Doctor is very pleased with the management of his diabetes. Sven is doing terrific...he is still in the Honeymoon period and is producing some insulin...but still needs to add insulin to his system as he doesn't produce enough.

Yay Sven...you are looking good!

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Glycosylated Hemoglobin (hA1c)



The glycosylated hemoglobin or hA1c (as it is more commonly known) is a test to examine overall diabetes control. The results of the hA1c represent average blood sugar for the previous 2-3 months. An hA1c should be performed every 3-6 months depending on the classification of diabetes, but is recommended by the American College of Endocrinology that it is maintained if possible under 6.5% 1. Keeping the glycosylated hemoglobin at or below 7% has been shown to minimize long-term complications associated with diabetes 60.


A comparison of blood sugar and corresponding hA1c levels 1.


Blood sugar (mg/dl) hA1c


60 - 4%
90 - 5%
120 - 6%
150 - 7%
180 - 8%
210 - 9%
240 - 10%
270 - 11%
300 - 12%
330 - 13%