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Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test

Type

Blood Testing

Biomarkers

1

Duration

30 min

Results

24 hours

Comprehensive blood test to check for diabetes and prediabetes.

Diabetes is a major problem worldwide. Unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles have increased diabetes rates. High blood sugar damages nerves, kidneys, and eyes, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. Early detection allows lifestyle changes and treatment to prevent these problems. Prediabetes detection enables changes before the disease develops. This test checks for diabetes and prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose).

Key Details

Biomarkers
2–4 metabolic markers
Fasting Required
Yes, 10–12 hours for fasting glucose
Sample Type
Blood draw
Turnaround
Same day to 24 hours
Common Use
Diabetes screening, insulin resistance detection

Who Is This For?

Adults over 35 as part of routine screening (diabetes affects 1 in 10 adults globally). Anyone with a family history of type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight or physically inactive. Those experiencing increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue. Women with a history of gestational diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

What's Included

Fasting blood glucose
HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)
Fasting insulin (if included in panel)
HOMA-IR insulin resistance index (if insulin included)

Preparation Required

Fasting for 10–12 hours before your appointment is recommended for accurate results (water is fine). Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and intense exercise for 12 hours before the blood draw. Morning appointments are ideal for consistent hormone and glucose readings. The blood draw typically takes 5–10 minutes.

Biomarkers Tested

1
HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin) %

Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months by measuring the percentage of hemoglobin with attached glucose. HbA1c is the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes, unaffected by daily fluctuations.

Available at 29 locations

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Price
£34.40 £43.00

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Category
Diagnostic
Sample Type
Blood draw
Duration
30 min
Results
24 hours
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