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NHS Direct doctor says... NO testing when taking Metformin
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<blockquote data-quote="Barbja" data-source="post: 867277" data-attributes="member: 165014"><p>I do get an annual check up in December, the full works followed by a chat with a diabetic nurse, my June check up is just a blood test for HBa1C and my blood pressure.</p><p></p><p>When I was on my original dose my HB1aC had gone down to 5.9, so it was decided to lower my metformin to 2 x 500 from 2 x 850. The result was a raised test result after three months and then no test until December 2014, result - it was up a bit more.</p><p></p><p>I have a hectic social calendar from September to December, birthdays, wedding anniversary - all of which could, if I allowed them to, have affected my HB1aC in the past, but it didn't.</p><p></p><p>My lifestyle changed, I retired in 2012 but I do more now!</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the advice, I will make that appointment and see what comes back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barbja, post: 867277, member: 165014"] I do get an annual check up in December, the full works followed by a chat with a diabetic nurse, my June check up is just a blood test for HBa1C and my blood pressure. When I was on my original dose my HB1aC had gone down to 5.9, so it was decided to lower my metformin to 2 x 500 from 2 x 850. The result was a raised test result after three months and then no test until December 2014, result - it was up a bit more. I have a hectic social calendar from September to December, birthdays, wedding anniversary - all of which could, if I allowed them to, have affected my HB1aC in the past, but it didn't. My lifestyle changed, I retired in 2012 but I do more now! Thanks for the advice, I will make that appointment and see what comes back. [/QUOTE]
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