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Blood Test for Sodium / Potassium

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A bit of an out there question. When we Type 1 Diabetics have a review at GP's and have a blood test, does anyone know if they check your Sodium / Potassium levls in this test or do you need a seperate test for this with these levels being highlighted to be checked ?.

Thanks as always for any help
Carl
 
Sylkwood said:
A bit of an out there question. When we Type 1 Diabetics have a review at GP's and have a blood test, does anyone know if they check your Sodium / Potassium levls in this test or do you need a seperate test for this with these levels being highlighted to be checked ?.

Thanks as always for any help
Carl
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The test that includes sodium and potassium is called U&Es, I'm not sure if it is always done alongside HbA1c but if it is then there would be at least 2 vials of blood taken as it needs a different tube than the HbA1c. If you want it done then I would suggest asking whoever orders the blood tests for you to make sure.
 
Sylkwood said:
A bit of an out there question. When we Type 1 Diabetics have a review at GP's and have a blood test, does anyone know if they check your Sodium / Potassium levls in this test or do you need a seperate test for this with these levels being highlighted to be checked ?.

Thanks as always for any help
Carl
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Sure they do as they test urine to see how kidneys are performing.
 
Mine gets checked and included in my results - I guess it would depend on which checks are ordered, but I believe it should be included in a standard annual review as part of your kidney checks.

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This is U&E report from my last review, so im
Assuming if U&E is requested this would be standard
 

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