What!So following the saga of my foot check/ reduced strip allocation I went in today to see if blood results were back.
They are. But receptionist won't tell me or let me have a print out. I point out that they gave me one last year and it helps me keep track. She says she will have to ask the doctor and I can come back some other day - er, no, I have a life!
She says, there is a note here saying get doctor to call you about the results. Me: which test is that for? Her: serum...
Me: Yes but what for?
Her: doctor will call you on Monday.
Me: it would really help to know what result we are talking about, these are my results.
Her: doctor will tell you.
I rang at two, as instructed. The doctor still hasn’t okayed it. I asked the receptionist if she could just tell me if it was below 62 (my target to get below) and she wouldn’t. I now have to call after 4... I’m not sure I can bear going all weekend without knowing!I’m having a similar issue trying to get my HbA1c result from my GP surgery. It’s in, but they won’t tell me what it is until a doctor has reviewed it. I had it done for my hospital (diabetes clinic) appointment on Monday, I’m not even under GP care for my diabetes. It’s so frustrating. I just want to know the number so I can go in prepared on Monday - this result determines whether or not I’ve reduced my HbA1c enough to keep my Libre prescription long term.
Our surgery will not tell you your results face to face something to do with “data protection “ but I am lucky enough to stay in Scotland and have signed up to My Diabetes, My Way. All my results are available there.So following the saga of my foot check/ reduced strip allocation I went in today to see if blood results were back.
They are. But receptionist won't tell me or let me have a print out. I point out that they gave me one last year and it helps me keep track. She says she will have to ask the doctor and I can come back some other day - er, no, I have a life!
She says, there is a note here saying get doctor to call you about the results. Me: which test is that for? Her: serum...
Me: Yes but what for?
Her: doctor will call you on Monday.
Me: it would really help to know what result we are talking about, these are my results.
Her: doctor will tell you.
Its strange isn't it.I rang at two, as instructed. The doctor still hasn’t okayed it. I asked the receptionist if she could just tell me if it was below 62 (my target to get below) and she wouldn’t. I now have to call after 4... I’m not sure I can bear going all weekend without knowing!
I am also treated at a clinic (Guildford Cedar Centre). The reason I changed from my closer local hospital was that I could get an instantaneous HBA1c result which made my chat with the consultant somewhat more informed. The subsequent letter from consultant to GP is always copied to me. It sounds as if the receptionist is rather ignorant rather than being deliberately obstructive. Perhaps you can ask that they do click a button that allows you to know the result (unless ALL results are for doctor's eyes only). Its not like you cannot interpert it yourself or are going to be sent into a blind panic! Good luck.Fantastic, thank you.
No.were you on Naproxen @ickihun ? it caused anemia in my husband and he had to stop taking it. Once he did so, his blood count went back to normal.
and have they checked you for any internal bleeding?
They said I have to wait until Monday when I rang. Hey ho.
Well, before Christmas it was 89 - I’ve got to drop it by 27 to keep my Libre prescription. The MySugr app is giving me an estimate of 38; the LibreView software 39.I've had a thought @Mel dCP. Obviously no big concern to them so must be a good one? What are you guessing it should be? I guessed mine at 56 and it was 58. From my excellent 48 in summer. Mind u I'm normally more active in summer. Normally.
What are you guessing at?
And your GP practice should know your susceptible to anxiety due to your condition. Humf!Well, before Christmas it was 89 - I’ve got to drop it by 27 to keep my Libre prescription. The MySugr app is giving me an estimate of 38; the LibreView software 39.
Thing is, until I know for certain, I’m on edge - I’m on the autism spectrum and don’t cope with not knowing and having to wait like this! Knowing the answer is there but won’t be given to me is quite difficult. My brain doesn’t handle moving goalposts very well!
It’s not serious in the great scheme of things, others have far more on their plate. I hope you get the answers you need xxx
And your GP practice should know your susceptible to anxiety due to your condition. Humf!
Mind u I think they are going to love your improvements. Well done.
Post it as soon as you know. You deserve the accolade for such hard work achieving lower hba1c.
You have me excited for you now! Maybe you'll have a different receptionist on Monday. Do you have to call after 2pm like our practice rules?
My GP surgery is the same - can only make appointments or order repeat prescriptions@Sparrow456
Have checked, they offer online bookings and online repeat prescriptions (apparently- never been informed of this) but not access to results/records.
But I will be asking why not.
Gobsmacked at that !My receptionist thinks I don’t need any strips because I use Libre...When I said I need them for driving she suggested I use the bus to save the NHS money!
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