Self testing cholesterol

[this is too difficult]

As I am no longer diabetic and the doctor does not want to see me for a year, I was thinking about getting one of these. I have no Idea what my cholesterol level is. Does anyone have any experience with self testing. I have a loyds meter from years ago but they no longer make strips.

 

[noblehead]

I read the Lloyd's meter wasn't that reliable but never had to use one first-hand.

TBH if your cholesterol levels are fine you shouldn't need to check your levels any less than 12 monthly.

 

[this is too difficult]

I read the Lloyd's meter wasn't that reliable but never had to use one first-hand.

TBH if your cholesterol levels are fine you shouldn't need to check your levels any less than 12 monthly.

I have no idea what they are though. I had extremely low level when I was young But its 5 years since I self tested with that loyds meter.

 

[noblehead]

I have no idea what they are though. I had extremely low level when I was young But its 5 years since I self tested with that loyds meter.

Excuse my ignorance here but I don't know your diabetes history, did you not get your cholesterol checked as part of your diabetes review?

 

[Alanp35]

Your local pharmacy my well do lipid profile for you.
Mine cost £17.50

Just had 6 months on insulin and change of diet and wanted to know the state of play.

Next GP tests are in October 2014.




Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.

 

[this is too difficult]

Excuse my ignorance here but I don't know your diabetes history, did you not get your cholesterol checked as part of your diabetes review?

Not as far as I know. I was never told and never asked. I just noticed a lot of people are listing their cholesterol levels so though I should check mine.

 

[this is too difficult]

Your local pharmacy my well do lipid profile for you.
Mine cost £17.50

Just had 6 months on insulin and change of diet and wanted to know the state of play.

Next GP tests are in October 2014.




Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.

Thanks Alan. Do they give you the 3 results?

 

[noblehead]

Not as far as I know. I was never told and never asked. I just noticed a lot of people are listing their cholesterol levels so though I should check mine.

I thought at the least they would have given you your Total Cholesterol figure. Testing cholesterol comes under the 15 point care plan that all diabetics should receive:

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/15-essentials

I would ring your gp surgery and book an appointment to have your cholesterol checked, save on paying out for a meter and test strips from Lloyd's.

 

[Alanp35]

Thanks Alan. Do they give you the 3 results?

Sure - as this is a "private" test you get exactly what you pay for.




Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.

 

[this is too difficult]

I thought at the least they would have given you your Total Cholesterol figure. Testing cholesterol comes under the 15 point care plan that all diabetics should receive:

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/15-essentials

I would ring your gp surgery and book an appointment to have your cholesterol checked, save on paying out for a meter and test strips from Lloyd's.

To be honest I prefer to do things myself. Im not sure about the accuracy though.

 

[this is too difficult]

Sure - as this is a "private" test you get exactly what you pay for.




Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.

Might try that then.

 

[Bluetit1802]

To be honest I prefer to do things myself. Im not sure about the accuracy though.

Why? If you ring your surgery and ask the receptionist she will tell you your last results, and if you ask for a print out she will give you one. You are entitled. At least you know it will be as accurate as they come.

 

[noblehead]

To be honest I prefer to do things myself. Im not sure about the accuracy though.

For accuracy sake I'd rather have mine tested in a hospital lab than use a meter, getting your cholesterol levels checked is no different to having your Hba1c check done every year, both measurements are taken from the same blood.

 

[this is too difficult]

Why? If you ring your surgery and ask the receptionist she will tell you your last results, and if you ask for a print out she will give you one. You are entitled. At least you know it will be as accurate as they come.

Are you saying that cholesterol is always done at the same time as Hba1c?

 

[Bluetit1802]

Are you saying that cholesterol is always done at the same time as Hba1c?

It is part of the NHS pathway for newly diagnosed or diabetics. I can't imagine it wasn't done at the same time as your diagnostic tests. However, don't take my word for it. Ring up and ask.

 

[this is too difficult]

It is part of the NHS pathway for newly diagnosed or diabetics. I can't imagine it wasn't done at the same time as your diagnostic tests. However, don't take my word for it. Ring up and ask.

Will do thanks.
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