Re: Diabetes Testing Kits to Kris

[Guest guest]

> Hi, just wanted to ask you what kits exactly are there to test at home for

diabetes??

Could I get them from Walmart? I was just at the doctors (2nd time in a week)

but I didn't

mention the sugar cravings and such.

Kris,

You really should involve your doctor in this, but you can get glucose testing

kits at any

pharmacy, Walmart would probably have them. Often they are located close to the

pharmacy counter. If you can't find a Home Diabetes Testing kit, ask the

pharmacist.

They may keep them behind the counter. At our Walmart they are locked up in a

glass

display case. There are also urine testing kits for diabetes, but I don't find

them to be

accurate.

Make sure you read the instructions carefully and do as instructed. If you find

anything

out of the ordinary, I would consult your doctor right away. If you involved

him, he could

write a prescription for a glucose meter for you and then you wouldn't have to

pay full

price for one.

Think good thoughts,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.