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Diabetes in the UK: Home Testing for Ketones, Cholesterol etc

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      CommentAuthorcolinb
    • CommentTimeJan 2nd 2007
     

    I have finally ran out patience with my local health center and the NHS testing services.

    I am a busy man and taking time out to attend the regular tests and checks that are required is a damned nuisance, but I do because I need to to for my health. What annoys me is when I go for the tests and they lose the d**mned sample.

    This has happened to me three times now, and that is three times too many.

    I understand that many of the tests can be carried out at home with 'self test' kits - does anyone in the UK know how I go about doing this?
    I want to do ALL the critical diabetes tests (apart from the eye tests) at home if possible.

    Anyone know what are the tests that are needed, and where can I get the kits?

    (sorry, how rude of me - 'hi, everyone')

    • CommentAuthorDray
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2007
     

    GB?

    Soz if this is a bit simplistic.

    Okidoke. When I was diagnosed as Diabetic, I had a choice of a standard NHS meter, or some vouchers giving a fiver off.
    Bottom line is, I (we - wife is carer) went for the vouchers. Your local Chemist should be able to provide you with a meter
    at a very cheap price.

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      CommentAuthorcolinb
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2007 edited
     

    Yeah, GB.

    Sorry, I probably didn't explain very well.

    Its not the standard blood glucose test meter that I am after - got one of them already. Its the regular checks that you need to go to the medical center for.

    Things like the Hba1c test, ketone test etc

    that make sense?

    • CommentAuthorDray
    • CommentTimeApr 23rd 2007
     

    The idea appealed to me too, so I've done some asking around, but I've drawn a blank.

    The nearest thing that -might- fit the bill, is the possibility that some major stores may
    open drop-in surgeries. Boots were going to trial it, but now their likely to be taken over
    by a private equity company, all bets are off for a while.

    I'm going to ask around private health insurance companies like BUPA, who tend to
    be more flexible about appointments and result dates, but that that's only half a
    solution - you still need an appointment... and they cost +time is money.

    Dunno if any of the adverts at the bottom of this page are any good?

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      CommentAuthorcolinb
    • CommentTimeApr 23rd 2007 edited
     

    Found one here http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/health_products/products/g/glucomen/glucomen_a1c.htm

    Looks reputable enough - I'm going to order one - I'll let you all know how I get on.

    Be interested to know what the private health care options are as well.

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      CommentAuthorLankyman
    • CommentTimeApr 24th 2007
     

    That looks interesting, I might go order myself - the cost is low enough to justify it I think - the cost of taking time out to attend the clinic HAS to be higher than that.

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