Had my usual Hba1c Blood test recently and had to have a second test of U/E Creatinine. Yesterday, I hot a call from my G/P's Surgery wanting me to take a third Blood Test as my U/E Creatinine levels were still 'slightly raised'. Unfortunately, the Receptionist passing the message could not tell me anything further and won't be able to speak to discuss it with my Doctor for a day or two to find out any more. This has got me quite concerned probably not helped by Googling the subject and scaring myself about my Kidneys about yo pack up. I understand that this test looks at the function of the Kidneys but wonder if anyone else has had similar issues following a blood test ?
I am male aged 55 and diagnosed with type 2, 2 years ago. No medication has been prescribed just diet controlled. I take Medication for high blood pressure and Statins fir Cholesterol.
One thought that struck me and may be affecting my levels was this. During the past six weeks I've been on a diet and eating a lot of Salads during the week comprising fresh Spinach, which I understand is high in Potassium ? Plus I've been spending an hour a day, six days a week in the Gym making sure to take plenty of water. Happily, I've so far lost 10lbs in weightllbweight and I feel absolutely wonderful
I am male aged 55 and diagnosed with type 2, 2 years ago. No medication has been prescribed just diet controlled. I take Medication for high blood pressure and Statins fir Cholesterol.
One thought that struck me and may be affecting my levels was this. During the past six weeks I've been on a diet and eating a lot of Salads during the week comprising fresh Spinach, which I understand is high in Potassium ? Plus I've been spending an hour a day, six days a week in the Gym making sure to take plenty of water. Happily, I've so far lost 10lbs in weightllbweight and I feel absolutely wonderful
