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Testing for diabetes

Posted: Sun 02 Feb 2020 12:01 pm
by torontomapleleaf
Do any chemists here administer the pin prick test for glucose level in diabetes or do you have to go to a clinic for blood tests?

Thanks

TML

Re: Testing for diabetes

Posted: Sun 02 Feb 2020 12:28 pm
by Panchocat
I would go to the doctor as they do a whole raft of blood tests to diagnose diabetes. The pin prick test is just a guide.

Re: Testing for diabetes

Posted: Sun 02 Feb 2020 5:18 pm
by greengate
Please consult your doctor, as the initial blood test is a 'fasting' blood test, and pending on the result may require other tests, before diagnosis is confirmed.