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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 610719" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>Well, I know what I would do:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I would make a new appointment with the doctor, and go in ready to insist on a blood test.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Then I would ring around my local pharmacies until I found one that would do a finger prick blood glucose test, then go and take it (ASAP)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If I couldn't find one, I would go into Boots and buy a cheap blood glucose monitor for about £10-15 They usually come with enough test strips for 10 tests.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I would NOT eat anything sugary or carby before going (someone with potentially high blood glucose shouldn't be pushing it higher out of curiosity, and in uncontrolled circumstances) and I think it was an irresponsible suggestion</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Once I had the results of my finger prick test, I would be researching online what is normal, and how my result compares.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I don't think I would make any major changes to diet until I had some concrete blood test results, so that those results represent my real life and diet choices.</li> </ul><p></p><p>And, even if my blood tests turned out normal, I would be badgering my doctor for a proper investigation, not a brush off. Because something is causing your symptoms...</p><p></p><p>Good luck - and keep us informed?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 610719, member: 41816"] Well, I know what I would do: [LIST] [*]I would make a new appointment with the doctor, and go in ready to insist on a blood test. [*]Then I would ring around my local pharmacies until I found one that would do a finger prick blood glucose test, then go and take it (ASAP) [*]If I couldn't find one, I would go into Boots and buy a cheap blood glucose monitor for about £10-15 They usually come with enough test strips for 10 tests. [*]I would NOT eat anything sugary or carby before going (someone with potentially high blood glucose shouldn't be pushing it higher out of curiosity, and in uncontrolled circumstances) and I think it was an irresponsible suggestion [*]Once I had the results of my finger prick test, I would be researching online what is normal, and how my result compares. [*]I don't think I would make any major changes to diet until I had some concrete blood test results, so that those results represent my real life and diet choices. [/LIST] And, even if my blood tests turned out normal, I would be badgering my doctor for a proper investigation, not a brush off. Because something is causing your symptoms... Good luck - and keep us informed? [/QUOTE]
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