Your friend should definitely ask the doctor what the purpose of the testing is. Is this a one time test? I got the feeling from your post that it was a more than once thing.
This used to be a common thing to do when you were diabetic, but now they tend not to go with this type of test as much because there are better ways to track and manage diabetes. These strip tests are usually testing for changes caused by diabetes or infection. They can also indicate a problem with liver or kidneys in a sort of general way.
I suggest your friend call the doctor and find out what they are looking for and why. Your friend sounds very sick and underweight, and I would be really aggressive in getting answers as to what they are looking for and what she should be doing to get better. A medical test is no good if you don't respond to the results.
I would not look anything up on WebMD. Your friend could continue to get sicker while you are looking for information you don't quite understand on the internet. Press the doctor for answers, and if you cannot get them, find a new doctor. It isn't worth risking her hospitalization.
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Hi BBIGS
Your friend should definitely ask the doctor what the purpose of the testing is. Is this a one time test? I got the feeling from your post that it was a more than once thing.
This used to be a common thing to do when you were diabetic, but now they tend not to go with this type of test as much because there are better ways to track and manage diabetes. These strip tests are usually testing for changes caused by diabetes or infection. They can also indicate a problem with liver or kidneys in a sort of general way.
I suggest your friend call the doctor and find out what they are looking for and why. Your friend sounds very sick and underweight, and I would be really aggressive in getting answers as to what they are looking for and what she should be doing to get better. A medical test is no good if you don't respond to the results.
I would not look anything up on WebMD. Your friend could continue to get sicker while you are looking for information you don't quite understand on the internet. Press the doctor for answers, and if you cannot get them, find a new doctor. It isn't worth risking her hospitalization.
Please keep us posted and good luck to you both.
June 22, 2010 - 6:39amThis Comment
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