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Now the dentists are getting in on the act of diagnosing diabetes. My husband went to the dentist today and had a bg test. As it was an early appointment he didn't have any breakfast before he went so his bg was 6.5 He's been given an appointment to go back next week to make sure, but was told his fasting level should be round about 2.5! I've never heard of such a low fasting level and assumed the "norm" would be between 4 & 6.5 Who is right me or the dentist?
 
You are right chris - 2.5 is well into hypo. Is he going back to the dentist for diagnosis ?!?!
 
What the hell?! Do you think I could get my hair and nails done when I see my dentist next week too?!

2.5 is a hypo and he'd probably feel rotten if it was that low. Also, why was his dentist doing a fasting blood test?! Am I missing something?!
 
My God-Unless thresholds have changed overnight-That's flippin' dangerous or at best-Misguided info to be giving to patients,whether dental or otherwise! :***:
 
chris lowe said:
Now the dentists are getting in on the act of diagnosing diabetes. My husband went to the dentist today and had a bg test. As it was an early appointment he didn't have any breakfast before he went so his bg was 6.5 He's been given an appointment to go back next week to make sure, but was told his fasting level should be round about 2.5! I've never heard of such a low fasting level and assumed the "norm" would be between 4 & 6.5 Who is right me or the dentist?
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Was your husband invited to take part in a study? There was one conducted in America by Dentists and some bright spark may have decided to do one here without telling anyone . Wonder if the Dentist gets paid for diagnosing? Might be part of the Health Reforms? :crazy: :crazy: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22383207
Whoever told the Dentist that 2.5 would be an OK reading needs to be told what a ridiculous figure this is. I would ask the Dentist where he got his information from and why he is testing his patients.
 
OMG can you not report this to your local PHC or gp just so they are aware that this is going on.
 
Gosh! Lots of replies. Thanks guys (and gals) I thought you would set me right.

We have a private dentist (NHS practically non existant round here) and they have started doing a blood test as routine part of treatment. Because it was an early appointment he didn't have breakfast so it was in effect a fasting test. I don't know what type of meter they used. Lo and behold about 5pm he gets a call from the dentist to say it wasn't 6.5 it was actually 10 and they would write to his GP (get my hair and nails done? I wouldn't trust them with an emery board let alone scissors xx). So I'm on to the GP surgery and after a long conversation about why they shouldn't wait for the GP letter because of the delay, I finally got him an appointment with the diabetic nurse and he's going to get a proper blood test on Monday. Just my luck that it comes back ok and he can carry on with his chocolate biscuits - grrrrr.

I suppose in one way we should be grateful they did the test because he only goes to the doctor if he's half dead (like most men I suspect) so it may have picked something up on the other hand they need to get their facts right so I will be going in myself on Monday (what a treat, the dentist on my birthday - he'd better give me a good pressie for being a brave girl) and letting them know that they at least have got the low level wrong.
 
Do a fasting test before you go. Say nothing until he's tested your blood too. Then ask him if he's heard how stress and sheer terror can put up blood glucose levels! :lol:

Happy birthday for Monday :D

Viv 8)
 
As suspected, hubby has got his "proper" blood test results and the surgery says they are normal level so I suppose I will just have to keep buying him is chocolate biscuits. I'm trying to be pleased for him as it's no fun having to watch what we eat and when, but it's just NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!! (sob, sob)
 
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As suspected, hubby has got his "proper" blood test results and the surgery says they are normal level so I suppose I will just have to keep buying him is chocolate biscuits. I'm trying to be pleased for him as it's no fun having to watch what we eat and when, but it's just NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!! (sob, sob)
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Problem about having a BG test at the dentist it might not be accurate one! Even with fasting

If you are anxious or going to the dentist with a painful tooth etc, the stress or the body fighting a infection can boast your blood glucose levels... So testing at this point of time is unlikely to reflect what happening you can get a false high or even a low reading...

But glad to hear that his tests come back fine... I bet your doctor is going to have words with your dentist about wasting their and your's time
 
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