I was the same as carscw,I needed a new doctor for my addisons disease that ive had for over 25yrs,the wanted new blood test in order to see me,and A1c test showed up 10.9,wich a normal person is about 6.5 or so,my doc says my gluclose numbers have been good that im actually type 2 and could put me on oral meds,but since im on a low dose of insulin and with my family history she doesn't want to take the chance of getting ketonedosis so shes calling me type 1.you got lucky carscw,that is a dangerous level..but glad youre doing good,i felt like it was the end too,im still having a time accepting it,