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Hey DCUK, Thanks for the advice. I have been putting off going to the GP or Pharmacy as I guess I am somewhat avoiding wanting to know if I do have diabetes as I get very anxious about my health. If I went to the pharmacy, would I still be sent to the GP if diabetes is likely? If so, I am...

Hi guys, I am curious about this because, even though I haven't been diagnosed diabetic, I am a little paranoid about having diabetes. The main reason I think this is because my diet has been fairly high in sugar for a long time, but the thing is I am fairly active (I run 3-4 times per week)...

Okay, it's good to know. So you can't eat chocolate or any treats at all?

Thanks LGC. I will go to Lloyds Pharmacy then. I know one which is about 5 miles or so, so will use them. Going fasted is no issue for me as I already struggle to eat breakfast (makes me feel too sluggish) so I will do that. Yep, certainly doesn't help being an anxious person as I only start...

That's fantastic. When was you diagnosed?

Thanks Azure. Yes I think that would be better for now. Doctors surgeries make me too angsty. Unless I absolutely have to go, I try not to go to doctors for small things. I used to visit the doctors regularly when I first started experiencing panic attacks/anxiety due to hypochondria, so that's...

I see a few of you are type 2. I don't know much about Diabetes tbh, but how does it affect your day to day life? Are you able to eat low carb/low sugar foods okay? And how about going about your day, like work, shopping etc?

Hey, thanks. I appreciate the response. I know, I over worry and think things too much. I worry about my health a lot. Are the Pharmacy diabetes tests accurate? Also, the previous poster mentioned is it best going there when I have an empty stomach?

Hi, thank you. I am definitely considering going to the doctors. I worry about wasting their time though. Obviously if I have diabetes then it's not wasting their time. Should I go to the Pharmacy first?

Hi, sorry for late reply. I haven't been yet. I was just a bit concerned at that moment in time, so thought I would find out anyway. I think I may still go because my father is borderline diabetic, so I want to find out. So you think Lloyds Pharmacy would be the best place to go? I was...

I want to start off by saying I don't currently have any of the common symptoms, but I have a been consuming a lot of sugar recently and have felt a bit more tired than usual. However, I don't know if this is just down to me working out very rigorously at the gym, then not eating enough during...