Patient Comments: Diabetes - Test
What type of diabetes test do you use to check your blood sugar at home?
Comment from: JT3985, 45-54 Male (Patient)
Published: January 02
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Comment from: veda, 65-74 Female (Caregiver)
Published: December 28
A blood test found I had diabetes, since then I have lost three stone in weight and only weigh just under eight stone now, too. I had another blood test last week and my doctor now tells me my kidneys are bad. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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Recently, I developed a urinary tract infection. I have my diabetes under control but would like to know if the infection can cause my diabetes to spike. If anyone has an answer, it will be appreciated.