Blood Tests

I went to my doctor the other week so that he could organise a series of blood tests since he told me to remind him next time I had to see him. It had been quite some time since I had them done. At least twelve months or more ago. I finally remembered to phone up on Wednesday to get the results from the practise nurse. She said that there was a bit of concern with some of the results so I made an appointment to go see my GP this afternoon.

It seems that my Vitamin D level is a lot lower than it should be. Dr F told me that I need to get more sunlight. I was thinking that perhaps I should start doing my UVB again. That should provide at least some Vitamin D.

My blood sugar level was higher than it should be. I had a level of 6.2. I now have a referral for a Glucose Tolerance Test where I drink that extremely sweet cordial like stuff. What a joy will that be. I have to stay at the pathology place for two hours with that one! I guess I will need to take my knitting or some crochet with me for that one!! To be honest I was expecting to go for this test again. I had to have one last time but everything came back normal. Diabetes does run in the family (both my Mum & my brother Wayne had it) & I was warned when I was having Angus that I was glucose intolerant. I guess you could say that I am pre-diabetic.

I also had a higher than normal level of Uric Acid. Not exactly sure what that one means but Dr F mentioned gout. Not that I have ever had that one. He did tell me if I had suffered from gout I would most certainly know of it. He just wants to repeat the blood test in about 6 months to see if anything changes.

I found some links on what these three things are if you wish to read further.
Vitamin D deficiency
Uric Acid Test
Glucose Tolerance Test