I won’t bore you with the details but following a routine blood test in May I was contacted nearly 3 weeks later to say my Hba1C was 100 and could I make an appointment with diabetic nurse -first available appointment was again nearly 3 weeks later so pretty much 6 weeks after my initial blood test. I had a blood test last week and a review booked for 3pm today. I received a message today to say my appointment was cancelled and rebooked for the 6th October!
I gleaned from the receptionist at my surgery that my Hba1C was down to 56 (bearing in mind it was a good 3/4 weeks before I took any action diet and weight wise so I would expect this to fall further in next couple of weeks.)
I want a more up to date figure to discuss with my nurse on the 6th October and trying to get a self requested test from my surgery is like getting blood from a stone. So my question is this, any idea how/where I can get a private blood test ahead of my appointment?
I am aware these tests are available I just wanted to know which ones you would recommend.
Thanks guys
I gleaned from the receptionist at my surgery that my Hba1C was down to 56 (bearing in mind it was a good 3/4 weeks before I took any action diet and weight wise so I would expect this to fall further in next couple of weeks.)
I want a more up to date figure to discuss with my nurse on the 6th October and trying to get a self requested test from my surgery is like getting blood from a stone. So my question is this, any idea how/where I can get a private blood test ahead of my appointment?
I am aware these tests are available I just wanted to know which ones you would recommend.
Thanks guys
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