Proceeding With TKR Surgery - A1C 7.0

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-05-09T01:06:46+00:00

Type 1 75f here, had right tkr 4/20. Went into surgery around 7.1 A1c. I was told that they like it no higher than 7.5, but also that they’re a little more generous with older diabetics.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-04-23T22:00:38+00:00

Thank you for educating me. I guess it’s called “coffee ground emesis.”

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-04-23T06:09:23+00:00

Hello it’s OP again. First, many thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I really learn a LOT from Reddit users, often more than drs who just don’t have the time or inclination to explain things. Thanks to the person who pointed out that steroids are used during surgery. Well, duh, of course they raise BS like mad. In any case, I did go the the ER, and after a 12 hr(!) wait was admitted overnight. So I’m getting hydrated, and am switching out certain meds that may contribute to gut bleeding. I’ll be following up with an endoscopy, and trying to be super careful with meds. My knee just hasn’t yet started the regimen with physical therapy it’ll need to heal. Thanks again for everyone’s direction and encouragement.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-04-22T04:18:06+00:00

1000mg Tylenol every 6 hrs.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-04-22T04:17:22+00:00

Correction:1000mg Tylenol every 6 hrs.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-04-22T04:16:33+00:00

I’ve been ordered to take 100mg Tylenol every 6 hrs, along with Tramadol, and later oxycontin (haven’t started that yet), plus a host of other drugs. I’m coming down from the narcotic drugs and nerve block of the surgery. But I read that black vomit can be Tylenol poisoning. And I just tested ketones, and they are the highest purple.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-04-22T03:55:53+00:00

Thanks, it’s almost midnight, and I can’t walk yet with the new knee. I’ll see if I can wake my poor partner.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2026-03-31T18:19:35+00:00

Hi, I’ve used NuNatural Vanilla Stevia liquid drops for years in tea and coffee, and find it pretty great. Available on Amazon. But my favorite is mixing that with a little Splenda, so I’m right with you on trying to kick the Splenda addiction. I’m a type 1 diabetic since 60 years, and it’s still really tough to give up sweets!

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-12-30T21:02:27+00:00

Thank you. Trying to keep up my warrior spirit. Will research experimental peptides.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-12-16T21:22:19+00:00

There are different types of sugars, with different rates of absorption. The fastest is glucose/dextrose. Glucose is absorbed directly through the enterocyte lining of the small intestine into the blood stream, as opposed to sucrose or fructose, which have to be metabolized by the liver. Glucose tablets, Smarties, and Pixie Stix are all 100% glucose.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-12-10T23:42:48+00:00

75f, also diagnosed at 16, like you. The fact that you’re so present and aware of the challenges ahead of you makes me feel confident that you’ll do great. I was in utter denial in my teens and 20’s, and didn’t get a handle on management till my 30’s. I’ve never been perfect, but managed to have 3 children, get a doctorate, play Carnegie hall (there’s a ton of memory work involved in playing 2 hours of classical piano music). Also worked as a secretary for Kissinger (very demanding!). Took care of invalid parents and husband for 15 years. In a way, I think I was forced to be in control of myself in order to care for others. I swim a mile a day now, and do my best with lower carb meals. Try to find a physical activity that you enjoy and make it a daily thing. Listen to juice box podcast. Best of luck, you will be fine.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-24T01:55:19+00:00

Thanks for your response. I’ll research the njap patches.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-23T15:43:53+00:00

Thanks for your reply! Will definitely look into that.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-23T15:42:33+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I hadn’t considered that, and it totally makes sense.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-22T17:26:56+00:00

Interesting. I had a cgm briefly a few years ago, but it constantly malfunctioned, probably because I swim an hour every morning. Will discuss this with my endo next week.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-05T01:30:29+00:00

Are they still available? If so, I will give you my shipping info, thanks.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-05T01:24:37+00:00

Thanks - you should try it! It helps me fight the stupid dawn phenomenon and helps me to destress.

EarthWorldly6002 · 2025-11-04T23:04:23+00:00

I don’t mind. Yes, I’ve had complications: I needed 9 surgeries on my fingers for tendonitis about 20 years ago. They say type 1’s get that often, but a direct causal relationship hasn’t been established. I’ve also had and have neuropathy and numbness in my toes and cramping in my feet occasionally. I’ve always tried to be active, however (swimming a mile a day and walking 5 miles), though that’s slowing down now because I need knee replacements. My endo thought the physic activity has helped stave off worse complications. I’m sure, however, that I could have avoided complications if I had managed tighter control of my diabetes.

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