I agree with Glenn...
I'd word the fax like this:
Dear Dr ****,
We are concerned that Alan's Glucose Tolerance Test showed a reading
of 38. We tried to reproduce that at home with a fast/50 grams of glucose
from diabetic glucose tablets, and finger stick readings every 1/2 hr. Since
finger sticks are not as accurate as the lab test we'd feel better if this
test could be redone for a 5 hr with 1/2 hr increments, and also a fasting
insulin at the start. Could you consider ordering these tests for us?
Our attempt to show the 38 did not work at home. And we worry that an
unexpected dip may occur when he is exercising or doing other activities.
Thank you ...blah blah..etc.
If you throw in the concept that Alan my be "injured" if a dip occurs like in the
above, you will push the "liability" buttons, and the doctor will most likely
order the tests!
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