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    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Knowing my gp, you're probably right!
  2. J

    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Glucomen no longer do the tests - I called them before trying Myrios. Ann, I will see how the GP test compares - but can't wait for his response - maybe get some more testing sticks out of it !
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    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Myrios say in their literature that they do testing for GP's and hospitals so my next test (Monday 1st October) - may well go to them. It better be 5.5 or better ! I am going to try a bit of the really dark charcolate - - will try not to slip off the wagon!! Is it me or when you come off loads...
  4. J

    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Thank you - just got to keep it up....feel like treating myself but know I can't !
  5. J

    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Hi, For anyone interested - got my HbA1c result today...... Previous one 12 weeks ago = 11 One received back today (3 days after sending to Myrios) = 5.5 I was hoping for better but guess I should not be dissapointed. Keeping on with the low carbs - off to see the docs now - confident my...
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    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Thanks for the support - everything is crossed that my HbA1c is low - got to be lower than 11 ! I use an android app on my phone, called OnTrack to log all my blood glucose levels (and weight - I've lost two stone over the 2.5months) - the app shows my average - got lots of test strips from...
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    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    ....quicky update, bought a Myrios from local chemist - took the sample (Lots of finger squeezing!) - posted yesterday as well - really interested in knowing the result within 7 days (Not particularly fast result but probably about the same as my GP) Not sure why they cannot email the result ...
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    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Wow - thanks for all of the replies ! I can easily go to my GP and get one done - the last HbA1c was 11, yes 11......however, I have been low carbing and exercising (Either that or on to insulin!) and i think my HbA1c should now be much better. My Average blood sugars are 4.8 (Testing 5-6...
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    Where to get HbA1c test done - but not GP

    Hi, How can I get a HbA1c test done ? without going to my GP. I cannot find any "Home Test" kits anymore in the UK. Any suggestions ? Thanks.
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