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<blockquote data-quote="KernowKeith" data-source="post: 2199870" data-attributes="member: 517495"><p>Well, I got to see the doctor yesterday (managed to get an appointment with just five days notice - miracle!) to see if I could get an HbA1c test carried out – and have my cholesterol checked. Having had that angioplasty a while back, am anxious for the increased fat intake not to have a negative effect on heart-related matters. I was pleased that the doctor was a locum – in my experience, they tend to have a more open mind and also don't look at the bottom line all the time when it comes to blood tests and the like. When I explained why I wanted an HbA1c test carried out (my last one was actually way back in May last year!) she looked at my records and said no problem and that it made more sense than my practice nurses' decision to give me a fasting glucose test, which had set me off on the pre-diabetes path. Her feeling was that an HbA1c test was, in my case at least, of far greater value. Then, without my saying anything she came out with 'And I'll get your cholesterol levels checked while we're about it, too.' She also didn't flinch when I said I spent a lot of time on here. Her comment was 'It seems like you're doing all the right things. That's good'. Sometimes it's nice to come away from a doctor's visit with the feeling that somebody actually cares. I'm due to have the blood test done on Monday 27th. Probably ask them to check my PSA level, too. can never be too careful at my age. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KernowKeith, post: 2199870, member: 517495"] Well, I got to see the doctor yesterday (managed to get an appointment with just five days notice - miracle!) to see if I could get an HbA1c test carried out – and have my cholesterol checked. Having had that angioplasty a while back, am anxious for the increased fat intake not to have a negative effect on heart-related matters. I was pleased that the doctor was a locum – in my experience, they tend to have a more open mind and also don't look at the bottom line all the time when it comes to blood tests and the like. When I explained why I wanted an HbA1c test carried out (my last one was actually way back in May last year!) she looked at my records and said no problem and that it made more sense than my practice nurses' decision to give me a fasting glucose test, which had set me off on the pre-diabetes path. Her feeling was that an HbA1c test was, in my case at least, of far greater value. Then, without my saying anything she came out with 'And I'll get your cholesterol levels checked while we're about it, too.' She also didn't flinch when I said I spent a lot of time on here. Her comment was 'It seems like you're doing all the right things. That's good'. Sometimes it's nice to come away from a doctor's visit with the feeling that somebody actually cares. I'm due to have the blood test done on Monday 27th. Probably ask them to check my PSA level, too. can never be too careful at my age. :) [/QUOTE]
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