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iainf1

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I am having my second review since diagnosis (last August) around the end of May. At fiirst review after three months I was told to come back after six months.
I think I have to get blood taken a couple of weeks before the appointment but need to know how I should prepare for this I.e. should I fast before having the blood taken, and if so, for how long?
Should I also take a urine sample when the blood is taken, or at the actual review?
 
Hi iain

Not had my review yet, I think it depends what tests they are doing, HBA1c doesn't require fasting. If they are also checking other things like chloestrol then it would be a fasting test.

best bet is to ring the surgery/clinic you are attending and ask what you are expected to bring/do. Not doing it right could delay the results appt.

Let us know how you get on

Mary x
 
Hi Iain,

It seems to differ depEnding where you are in the UK. For me, I have an annual review and a mini check up each year. The annual review involves a fasting blood test (normally a week before), urine sample, check of the feet, retina screening (done separately). Minin check up is a non-fasting blood test and a general chat.

I'd call up and ask whether you need to fast and if you need to provide a urine sample. If you do get a pot and make sure it's the first wee of the day.

Hope this helps

Em
 
I would expect it to be a fasting blood test and normally you would take a urine sample along with you and the blood and urine then get tested in time for the review
 
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