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I thought most people having bllod tests for cholestrol have to fast Jean, that is what my main blood test was for, the rest is just done 'as well'. T once had his tested not fasted and his cholestrol was higher than the next time when he fasted.

Hi, Ann, J goes for his annual M.O.T. next wednsday, he takes statins but never has to fast... different surgeries I suppose,we are praying all is well for him... dont want any more scares....I also go sometime soon I think, usually get told I weigh too much, lol......hope your results are o.k.
love Jean xx

I'm diabetic, have had heart attack etc but NEVER have to have a Fasting blood test. I have two tests a year where a phial of blood taken for various tests and blood pressure checked. Once results in I then have remaineder of my diabetes check up, foot test, talk thro things etc. No idea why the difference in fasting/non fasting tests.

Normally Ann the first line of testing for diabetes is the type of test diabetics do every day at home. Testing your blood sample by the hospital means they check your long term bloods which is wot I have done.

Best of luck. Hope all goes well

Sounds as if you lot live in" Transalvania" :-D Draculas Homeland. :-D

Fred the result will be back next week and they test for everything (diabetes, cholestrol, thyroid, liver etc etc.) BP was checked this morning too.

That is that done and my slice of toast was delicious.

Tell the surgery that you have diabeties in the family ,and demand a test for it while you are there ,they can tell on the spot if you have it ,or look like you have a tendency for it.Fred.

Usually two weeks before we get results. We have the blood test, then when we go for results we have the BP, urine tests. No, don't know why they don't do them all at once.

Oh Ann.
You´ve just reminded me that mine is due next month.
The blood letting clinic here is from 8am to 9am so it means getting up at the crack of dawn.
On the plus side, they do the full works.....complete cholesterol & thyroid tests plus test for any other blips & also a urine test at the same time.
Then we go back to the GP either the following day or the day after for the results & we are given a print out of the readings to keep.
Must say I like the Spanish health service, but that cup of coffee is a huge sacrifice. Don´t feel human until I´´ve had it.

me2 Roy. I don't feel human until I've had my two morning coffees!

I have a wonderful OH, he brings me the 1st cup

OH sits on the deck with his 1st cup and watches the sun come up.

I sit in bed with mine, and wait for my eyelids to creak open.

:-D

I too have to have those fasting blood tests for very high cholesterol - it's in double figures without Statins - where would I be without Statins - dead probably!!
It's the first cup of coffee in the morning that I struggle not having!!

my high cholestoerol is no caused by what I eat, it's familial

Had my fasting blood test last week Ann.........I always carry a banana in my bag,to eat on the way home.
Everything for me was okay hope you're the same (except I've to cut down on my portions :-0 ) :-(

Good luck

Thanks Rose. And Barb! :-(

Hope all goes well Ann :-)

Nil by mouth from now on in then

Brush your teeth and have a good gargle ooh lovely

Nightcap anyone

sorry ann :-)

Good luck with the tests AnnG:)

jude x

good luck with your tests, and starvation lol,


can you not drink either?>i couldnt imagine not having a coffee first thing, :-(

Mmmm!! :-D

Are you fuller than a butchers dog yet Ann? :-D

As the doctors is only 5 minutes from home it isn't too bad but I shall have a small marathon bar with me. I too hate being hungry and thirsty.