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Hi,
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 9 months ago and my last HBA1C blood test was 3 months ago and around the 50 mark.
I've been testing my blood glucose levels before and after meals, but recently the results have been higher than normal in the 9s and 10s. I've also been feeling a lot more tired than usual so I asked my DRs surgery if I could have a blood test. The reply I got was "No, you had one 3 months ago and you have to wait another 3 months for another as they are half yearly"
When I mentioned that my Codefree BG meter had been giving me high readings the Dr told me not to rely on it, as test meters are more often than not inaccurate and cause needless worry to people. He then advised not to use one.
Has anyone else on here been given advice like that at all? Can patients be refused blood tests do you think or should I ask for a second opinion? And are test meters a waste of time as the Dr implied?
Thanks.
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 9 months ago and my last HBA1C blood test was 3 months ago and around the 50 mark.
I've been testing my blood glucose levels before and after meals, but recently the results have been higher than normal in the 9s and 10s. I've also been feeling a lot more tired than usual so I asked my DRs surgery if I could have a blood test. The reply I got was "No, you had one 3 months ago and you have to wait another 3 months for another as they are half yearly"
When I mentioned that my Codefree BG meter had been giving me high readings the Dr told me not to rely on it, as test meters are more often than not inaccurate and cause needless worry to people. He then advised not to use one.
Has anyone else on here been given advice like that at all? Can patients be refused blood tests do you think or should I ask for a second opinion? And are test meters a waste of time as the Dr implied?
Thanks.