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I tried to buy some Nexus RX test strips from the shop today. I have bought these from the shop before but this time, could not find them in the shop. I just wondered if they have been discontinued.

My husband has recently been told he is diabetic. I knew he had not had an HBA1C listed as a test on a recent blood test for an unrelated matter and this has been confirmed by DN today. My understanding is that you need 2 separate HBA1C tests a few weeks apart before diagnosis. His blood glucose...

I am due my regular HBA1c test tomorrow. Also on the test request is Urea and Electrolytes test. Do I need to fast for the U & E part?

I have been given a new type of blood test sheet from my DN. It is for an HBA1c test together with a UE test. I’m unsure whether you need to fast for a UE test. Can any advise please?

I am going to a have a blood test today. Looking at the form last night I noticed a section for fasting lipids had been ticked. I have been fasting as I thought my cholesterol was going to be tested but the box has been crossed out. The blood test is described on the form as nonfasting. Should...

Just been for my second diabetes check up with my diabetic nurse. I was quietly confident about my HBa1C results as I check my bg regularly. Since March 2016 I have managed to lose 4.5 stone following the LCHF diet and upping my exercise levels. My diabetic nurse was amazed at my weight loss...

Hi, I have just collected a form from my doctor's surgery for my routine HbA1c blood test. I have noticed that a tick has been put next to UE - Electrolytes. I don't know why this has been ticked. I am a LCHF diet and exercise controlled Type 2 diabetic. I feel really well and have only visited...

Hi, I am a little confused re VAT exemption. If I buy my test strips and lancets for my blood glucose meter from the diabetes.co. U.K. Shop do I pay the VAT exempt price? I am a Type 2 diabetic controlling my bg with diet and exercise and test regularly. I have seen forms to give to retailers...

Hi. I was diagnosed T2 diabetic by my gp at the end of February this year after a non fasting blood test of 10.8 in December followed by 2 fasting blood tests. The first was 8.6 and the next 7.2. The reason for my first blood test was that I was feeling unwell and very tired and I was concerned...