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Not enough time for anything other than the absolute minimum

Resurgam

Master
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Location
Dorset, on the south coast of England
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
After various problems and delays I eventually got my blood samples taken today.
The nurse told me that I was overdue for various checks being done, but she had to give me another appointment as she did not have the time to fit them into her schedule for today.

I don't know if I should be concerned, but my blood looks different these days - a very murky and rather viscous fluid rather different from what it used to be - I have been having blood tests for quite some time due to my thyroid failing. I know that venous blood is not the same as arterial blood, but it is a bit concerning.

I have not had any routine checks done for years so it will be interesting to see if I have managed to maintain the previous run of good luck.
 
Just to wish you luck with your routine checks. I can't comment on the blood viscosity as I'm a wimp and never deliberately look at mine!
 
I don't have the knowledge or expertise to comment on the blood difference. However, I just wanted to say that a great many of your posts have been very inspiring to me, both during my lurking phase here and since joining as a member.

Really hope everything works out well with your latest tests, don't lose hope!
 
Do you still finger prick with your monitor?
The colour and viscosity will alter with different conditions.
Make sure you get them tests to be on the safe side.
 
I assume you access your blood test results online - Typically I see mine online from 1 -4 days post blood draw. Plus trend graph from previous tests. If you aren't seeing these then follow up with both your GP practice and your endo if you have one - the NHS is slowly getting much better on making data more accessible.
 
No, I have to go to the surgery and get them as part of the 'annual check' I am supposed to get.
I was told that I have had an annual check every year since passing 40 - well that is news to me.
Once I was diagnosed with diabetes I was given a bit more attention, but nothing exactly check - like, more 'oh - you don't have a high HbA1c any more. Could you stand on the scales please?' level of interest.
I did ask about getting results on line, but they don't do that.
When I asked about it some time ago I was given printouts, which I eventually studied and realised that my blood glucose had been flagged as elevated over 10 years before diagnosis, but nothing was done about that.
The NHS really do not do joined up thinking.
 
Best of luck for your test results. I am another member who has found your posts a great help.
 
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