Janepie33 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Some routine blood tests at the GP have resulted in me having to go and speak to someone about my glucose plasma levels. As I don't really know what this means, I have now convinced myself that I have every disease under the sun even though I feel quite fit and well. Anyone else had a similar experience with blood test results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Was it a fasting blood test? It may have been just above the normal usually above 6.5 (in our health authority - assuming same all over UK) so you may need a Glucose tolerant test which is where you drink a glucose drink and have bloods done at various intervals to see how your body processes it. If those readings are high it may be diabetes - Type 2 if older and can run in famillies - type 1 is in younger people and you tend to feel unwell - wt loss, peeing a lot and very thirsty. If you didnt fast then may need repeat esp if you had a sugar laden breakfast. Usually you are told to fast but can get overlooked. Good luck Janie - silly to say but try not to be too anxious and let us know how u get on. Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yes Ali, it was a fasting blood test and I am rather hoping that they will tell me that I just need to loose a bit of weight and do some exercise (both of which I know I need to do! ) and all will be well. All will be revealed on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hope all went well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Good wishes from me too. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks everyone. Think someone made a bit of a mistake as when I went to the GP she said that all the results were within the normal range and I am perfectly healthy!! Hope someone else out there is not walking around with undetected diabetes that they don't know about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Phew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 That's good news. What a relief for you. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
