Diabetes Doesn't Define You

So I heard from my doctor today and she said my A1C was 7.8..... HUH? I just started the pump and CGMS March 15th and before that I was on lantus and humalog injections. My A1C was 6.7 in January, I don't understand how it could have risen so much! I have been working with my basal rates for a while to get them adjusted properly but I'm a little frustrated! I am 1 unhappy diabetic today. I feel like the big change and all my hard work  wasn't worth it. HELP! Has anyone had this problem???

Changing to a pump can be hard to say the least.  I found when I switched to a pump my A1C went up a little as well.  It was so much easier to eat!  So I did, lol.

Your hard work is worth it, you are still very new actually to the pump so don't give up now.

There is a great book every pumper should own called "Pumping Insulin" by john walsh       I bet you will find some answers to the questions you have there.

You got it!

Thanks Bill! I really appreciate you're advise! I haven't given up yet it was a little discouraging though, I won't lie. I've been a diabetic for  20 years so I know it's not a predictable disease, but I have had many challenges. I will say since being on the pump I have only been low once in the morning, before it was everyday. That is such a relief! I don't have to wonder if I will wake up for work.

hi raven i have been on the one touch ping pump for almost a year now and at first it was a little hard to get used to and my a1c went up a little at first to but has since come down the longer you are on your pump the better things will get.  if you need any help or have any pumping questions or just wqnna chat email me on here and i will do what i can 

Thanx for the input diabetic dad! I was thinking it had to get better. I really appreciate you're support though! I'll let you know if I need anything, thank you so much!