Apologies in advance for stupid questions but would appreciate some advice...
Firstly I know I need to see a Dr for a correct diagnosis, unfortunately I work abroad and time off is few and far between but I've got an appointment for next week so hopefully will know for sure then...
Recently have been feeling thirsty all the time, very tired and increasingly have been getting pins and needles in my arms and legs (in fact resting on the desk to type this has is giving me them) also pains in my legs and feet and occasional blurred visions - a good selection of text book symptoms.
As I was unable to get to see the Dr, I bought a home test kit, one of the strips that changes colour with a drop of blood, I struggled to read the results but the figure appear to be showing 6-7 which is potentially borderline... Not convinced I got an Accu-chek compact plus meter from the chemist and tested again (both were after not eating for 12 hours) and this showed 5.0 on the dot which puts me in the clear.
What I was wondering is whether these tests can be relied on, and again I know only a proper test at the doctors can say for sure. I'm generally not the kind of person who tries to find things wrong, and I rarely visit the doctors but don't want to feel an idiot turning up at the doctors next week to be told there's absolutely nothing wrong with me...
Any pearls of wisdom? BTW My family has a history of type 2 diabetes, which probably increases my chances and I freely admit I'm carrying a little excess weight :wink:
Firstly I know I need to see a Dr for a correct diagnosis, unfortunately I work abroad and time off is few and far between but I've got an appointment for next week so hopefully will know for sure then...
Recently have been feeling thirsty all the time, very tired and increasingly have been getting pins and needles in my arms and legs (in fact resting on the desk to type this has is giving me them) also pains in my legs and feet and occasional blurred visions - a good selection of text book symptoms.
As I was unable to get to see the Dr, I bought a home test kit, one of the strips that changes colour with a drop of blood, I struggled to read the results but the figure appear to be showing 6-7 which is potentially borderline... Not convinced I got an Accu-chek compact plus meter from the chemist and tested again (both were after not eating for 12 hours) and this showed 5.0 on the dot which puts me in the clear.
What I was wondering is whether these tests can be relied on, and again I know only a proper test at the doctors can say for sure. I'm generally not the kind of person who tries to find things wrong, and I rarely visit the doctors but don't want to feel an idiot turning up at the doctors next week to be told there's absolutely nothing wrong with me...
Any pearls of wisdom? BTW My family has a history of type 2 diabetes, which probably increases my chances and I freely admit I'm carrying a little excess weight :wink:
