Blood Tests

[Alliegid]

I'm a long term, type 1 diabetic (35yrs & 4 on a pump) and recently got my latest blood results back.

When I looked at them I noticed that they only checked HbA1c (5.7%) - last couple of years they have always been in the 5s with little hypo and BP was 124/65 Hg. Shouldn't my creatinine levels be looked at regularly? ( haven't done a 24hr urine collection for years)

I presume that I can just go to my GP and just ask for this & a cholesterol test? How frequently do they need doing? I only see my consultant once a year as he reckons - just keep on doing what you are doing, and as a rule I'm happy with that. But that means that tests don't get done very often.

Hope someone can enlighten me :o)

[ethandron]

i don't know about the creatinine test, but yes, you can just ring up and get an appointment with the nurse for a cholesterol test, you don't even need to see the doctor to arrange it. just explain to the nurse about the creatinine test when you go, i'm sure it wouldn't be a great problem.

[Jemisa]

WOW! It seems to me you're making a huge mountain out of a molehill here, all this testing and in the meantime you worry yourself silly. The understanding of diabetis is so much more sophisticated now in 2010. I've been a type one diabetic for over 30 years, Twice a year I have a full medical and I mean FULL, I stick to the rules and I lead a notmal life in every other way. No Hassle No bother. I don't need it and my doc. knows this.
Alliegid R E L A X ...................
Jem.

[Alliegid]

Thanks for comment ethandron & Jemisa

I am a calm person! - but think that I'm the prime person, for looking after me, and for that I need a little info. No knowledge might means all is ok, but if there are early problems, I would like to know

Did I really sound in such a flap??! Not me at all :o)

I'm booked in on Friday for ACR & cholesterol now.

[Jemisa]

Alliegid, You'll be fine... as you say if we don't look after our diabetis no one will, especially after having it soo long. This is what my clinic nurse says, I know if something is wrong, I know what to do about it, she said she would be patronising me if she tried to advise, After all she was still in a gym-slip when I was diagnosed.(She has asked me for advice before now) I know what you mean about keeping an eye on things. but twice a year full MOT is enough for me. I go to my local chemist for a cholesterol test (4.9) last check.

Keep Well A. Jem.