How long?

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gavel

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Hi,

I went to the doctors today as I have had a constant headache for 2 weeks along with constant dry mouth/thirst, increase in liquid intake (and therefore expulsion!) and a bit of blurred vision. I am going to have a fasting blood test tomorrow morning and I was wondering how long it would normally take from this point to having a diagnosis one way or another?

I hadn't really thought of diabetes as a possibility until this morning and must admit it has freaked me out a bit.

Cheers for any replies!
 
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Romola

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Depending on the result, they may decide that it plus your symptoms are enough to diagnose diabetes.

But they should really send you for a glucose tolerance test. This involves another fasting blood test, followed by a drink containing a measured amount of glucose. Another blood test is taken 2 hours later. The bg levels in each test are compared. This is the gold standard test - and you should contact your GP asap to get the result.
 
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hanadr

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Romola's right
they often do miss out the Oral Glucose Tolerance test. Loads of us never had one.
good luck
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whatashock

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I was diagnosed from my urine and finger prick test, as my level was 13 on fasting.

I had an hba1c done, and the result was back in 48 hours.

have not had a glucose test, and it has never been mentioend.
 
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gavel

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Hi,

Thanks for your replies. Had the test on Friday, they seemed to take a hell of a lot of blood, 5 different tubes of the stuff! Have been told I can phone for the results in the middle of next week, so just the anxious few days til Wednesday now.

Thanks again.
 
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