To not go for these blood tests?

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I went to see my doctor (this is quite rare by the way as I hate going) but I had really hurt my knee, and needed some strong painkillers as the over the counter stuff wasn't helping.

He was nice enough but insisted on weighing me even though I kept saying it was ok.

Obviously, I was obese which I already knew.

He wanted to put me on a weight management programme and insisted on sending me for blood tests which are between 8 and 11 Monday to Friday.

AIBU to not go? I get that they have to follow guidelines and I don't mind that but it's a big inconvenience out of my day.

Thin people can have blocked arteries

Which is why everyone should do a check up.

I'm overweight too and went to the doctor for something unrelated and having just moved back to the uk from overseas it was a new surgery. Doctor suggested blood tests. She didn't mention my weight. Tested for diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid, liver function etc. All came back fine. I found that comforting. Obviously I need to lose weight and it doesn't mean future tests won't show an issue.

I took it that doctor was concerned. Which is fair enough as being overweight does lead to health problems.

My dad didn't don't realise he had diabetes until he developed problems with his eyes. Went to optician, got referred to eye clinic and GP. Was diagnosed with diabetes and heart problems and had a quadruple bypass. He had lost weight since retiring but the problems had been caused when he was slightly overweight for a few years in his forties.

NHS can't afford to screen everybody at every visit or even most visits. They have to focus on people already having problems or at most risk.