Can I get a diabetes test at the pharmacy?

65-year-old woman2 years ago

I have noticed for some time that after eating, I become excessively tired and weak, sometimes with nausea and headache, sometimes with shortness of breath. Sometimes to the point of having to go to bed. I take amlodipine for pressure apovastatin cholesterol, incruse ellipta for possible mpoc emphysema light. Artheroclerosis. Waiting for a coronography by catheterism.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thank you for your question!

Your pharmacist can perform a blood glucose test for a fee, but a single value cannot be used to establish a diagnosis, which is a procedure reserved for doctors.

Having said that, fatigue can occur after large or heavy meals

What I can suggest is that you keep a diary where you write down what you eat and how much you eat, and then compare it with the occurrence and extent of the symptoms you feel.

If after 3 to 4 weeks nothing comes up, I suggest you talk to your doctor.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

65-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you for your answer. I do not eat large meals. I would like to know if I can buy a small device and test my blood sugar by myself

It seems to me that during my last blood test a year ago I was at 6.1.

And in the health record table it said high because in the red color.

Given the other heart-lung problems I was wondering.

Thanks again.

65-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback! Yes you can buy this device at the pharmacy without a prescription, but it will cost more for the test strips

65-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you very much for your time. Have a nice evening. Last question. 6.1 ml for carb is good or not too good 😊

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

I enjoyed it!

In a person with diabetes (which is not your case without a diagnosis), the target fasting blood glucose level is between 4 and 7 mmol/l.

2 hours after a meal, it is between 5 and 10 mmol/l.

That being said, a single value of 6, either fasting or after a meal, does not necessarily indicate a problem

65-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you enormėment.

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

We'd love to!

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