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General Diabetes Discussion: Lloyds Chemist test result - advice please.

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    • CommentAuthorcam
    • CommentTimeMar 26th 2008
     

    Hi All

    i went to Lloyds chemist yesterday for a diabetic test as it runs in my family, and have been quiet tired recently

    i fasted for over 5 hours as i was instructed and my result came back as 4.7 (i am 30 btw)

    The lady that did the test said i was fine and had nothing to worry about, i am abit of a worrier and was wondering do i need to go for furthur tests with the hospital or am i being an over paranoid worry wort?

    I have used my mums test kit before and i always comeback with the result between 4 - 5

    • CommentAuthorCaroline W
    • CommentTimeMar 26th 2008
     

    You are fine. The normal reading for a non diabetic is between 4 and 7. Between 8 and 11 keep an eye on things. 8 is supposed to be the maximum before bed time. Anything above 11 worry and see your GP. Below 4 and you need something sweet quick.

    Being tired could mean you are simply not relaxing or getting enough sleep, but go get it checked out by your GP. It is better to get it checked than to worry, worrying in itself can wear you out. I hope you feel better soon.

    • CommentAuthorcam
    • CommentTimeMar 26th 2008
     

    Thank you Carloline

    I think being tired is due to lack of sleep tbh

    I have had a 7 reading before after a massive evening meal, it dropped back down a few hours later. So i guess that is normal

    I think the net has been scaring me of recent with all diffrent stories, after all these chemists wouldnt be allowed to give out false data would they

    • CommentAuthorCaroline W
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2008
     

    You're welcome. If you have a good chemist and a good pharmacist, it is a huge bonus. We use an independet pharmacy near to our home whose advice is always good. And because he knows us, he is able to give us the correct over the counter medicine until we are able to get a docotrs appointment.

    • CommentAuthorcam
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2008
     

    I just phoned my local GP as she assured me on the phone that my reading is fine, i was just expecting more info after test at the Chemist
    Very bad service

    I can rest assured now, such a worry wort

    • CommentAuthorCaroline W
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2008
     

    Docotors in my experience are not good at giving information or reassurance.

    If you want more information about diabetes, or to support the cause go to www.diabetes.org.uk

    Anyone living in London and using public transport may have seen the posters for the Measure Up Campaigne.

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      CommentAuthorLankyman
    • CommentTimeMar 31st 2008
     

    definitely fine - I dream of being as low as that :)

    • CommentAuthorCaroline W
    • CommentTimeApr 15th 2008
     

    Looking back over this topic, it strikes me that better advice comes from the pharmacist than the doctors. My pharmacist told me what to ask for from the doctor when getting my medical exemption certificate. The doctor didn't even know which form was needed and he HAS to sign it. My doctor even though the chemist kept the forms when they are really kept at the doctors surgery!

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