Testing for diabetes

[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

[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.

[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.