Daibell said:
Hi. Sounds like you have a well-organised surgery. The doc probably wants to do a fasting test, cholesterol etc as well as Hba1c and these are fasting tests so they dictate the start of day test. I have a mid-term 6 monthly Hba1c and that is any time during the day but the annual multiple tests are fasting. The foot test for me and others tends to be a tickle test or a timing fork test to check that your nerves can detect the vibration (test for neuropathy). The only other test is to take a urine sample to check kidney & liver function. Eye-sight is normally done annually at the local hospital retinopathy clinic. They will weigh you as well.
Phew, thanks will stop worrying now.
They are pretty good at our surgery apart from ''some'' of the receptionist - some are lovely but some are just out not to listen or help(got a few stories) . Some are really fantastic up there and go out of their way and I always make sure I thank them.
Will be glad to get my feet tested as had a lot of pain before I was diagnosed but thankfully it is getting easier, so hopefully they can now keep an eye. GP does know about it.
I will be honest I think I have been lucky with the care I have recieved since we found out I was diabetic, just a shame it wasnt picked up considering for the past 4 years or so I have had to go every 3 months for reviews - but thats another story