HIGH PLATELETS??

MKD75

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On my last Blood Test a few days ago, my Platelet Count was 409 (should be under 400). Looking back through my previous Blood Tests my platelets have raised and fallen a few times.= - see below. Is this Diabetes Related? Should I be worried?

MAY 2018 - 409
OCT 2017 - 420
JULY 2017 - 397
FEB 2017 - 437
NOV 2016 - 357

EVERY OTHER ONE BEFORE UNDER 400
 

Bluetit1802

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I believe it can be diabetes related. If you Google "high platelets diabetes" you will get a lot of websites about it.
 
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MKD75

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409 is close enough to 400, I wouldn't worry. Temporary raised levels can occur after exercise or alcohol consumption. There are other causes, see here:- https://labtestsonline.org/tests/platelet-count

Ahhh!!! Alcohol consumption! I have had 2 weekends where I have drank (gin and diet lemonade!) that’s possibly it. Thank you .. thank you.. been googling and reading all sorts of horrors!!!
 

MKD75

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Ahhh!!! Alcohol consumption! I have had 2 weekends where I have drank (gin and diet lemonade!) that’s possibly it. Thank you .. thank you.. been googling and reading all sorts of horrors!!!

Plus I badly bruised my ankle to the point I haven’t been able to walk for a few days so maybe that’s another factor?
 

ickihun

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On my last Blood Test a few days ago, my Platelet Count was 409 (should be under 400). Looking back through my previous Blood Tests my platelets have raised and fallen a few times.= - see below. Is this Diabetes Related? Should I be worried?

MAY 2018 - 409
OCT 2017 - 420
JULY 2017 - 397
FEB 2017 - 437
NOV 2016 - 357

EVERY OTHER ONE BEFORE UNDER 400
What meds are you on and any other health conditions?
 

MKD75

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Diet only
What meds are you on and any other health conditions?

No meds, never have, diet alone and no other health conditions I’m aware of, other than early menopause?