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Lloyds diabetes test

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Maggie1966
Maggie1966

Hello everyone,

I am wondering about these free tests at Lloyds. Ours is a small local pharmacy and I don't really want to have to discuss things in front of other customers. Do they take you somewhere private? I do have a sibling with Type 2, am very overweight, nearly 50 and for the past week have been feeling woozy and lightheaded for a few hours each day, even when sitting. I do exercise but constantly fail with my diet. This year I have lost 7-10 lbs on three separate occasions but have put it back on each time so I am exactly where I was 12 months ago. I do drink a lot, tea or diet fizzy drinks, but always have done. 

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  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 Maggie1966

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    They should take you somewhere private like they do at boots just ask the pharmacist to speak to th in private, I do suggest that you see your own Dr who will send you to have a blood test, I am type 2 diabetic and have to have a lot of medicines too.

  • Maggie1966
    Maggie1966

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    Thanks Marilyn,

    I phoned to check in advance (why didn't I think of that first!) and they do take you to a private booth as you said. I have an appointment tomorrow to do a fasting test.

     

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