Test ID: B-208
Could You Have Undetected High Blood Sugar or Pre-Diabetes?
HbA1c is one of the most important health markers you can check — yet most people only discover a problem after years of damage. If you recognise any of the following, an HbA1c test could give you the answers you need:
- Persistent fatigue or low energy, especially after meals
- Increased thirst or frequent urination
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Brain fog, poor concentration, or mood swings
- Slow-healing cuts or wounds
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Blurred vision
- Family history of type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome
- Dizziness, headaches, or cold hands and feet
- Concerns about blood sugar without a recent test
What Is HbA1c and Why Does It Matter?
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a form of haemoglobin that binds to glucose in the bloodstream. Because red blood cells live for approximately 120 days, your HbA1c level reflects your average blood sugar over the past 3 months — making it far more reliable than a single fasting glucose reading.
Elevated HbA1c can indicate pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance, even when occasional fasting glucose tests appear normal. Monitoring HbA1c is essential for anyone managing blood sugar, metabolic health, or long-term cardiovascular risk.
What This Test Measures
- HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin) – Your 3-month average blood sugar level, used to screen for, diagnose, and monitor diabetes and pre-diabetes
How It Works
- Order your kit — delivered to your door
- Collect your sample at home — a simple finger-prick blood spot; no clinic or GP visit needed
- Post your sample to our CLIA-certified laboratory using the instructions provided
- Receive your results by email within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample
What You Get With Your Results
Your personalised report includes:
- Your HbA1c level displayed clearly in graphics and numbers
- A written interpretation by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor
- Guidance on what your result means and what to do next
Who Is This Test For?
This test is suitable for men and women who want to:
- Check their blood sugar levels without a GP appointment
- Screen for pre-diabetes or monitor existing diabetes management
- Understand the impact of diet, weight, or lifestyle on blood sugar
- Take a proactive approach to metabolic and cardiovascular health
- Track HbA1c changes over time alongside other health markers
Key Information
- Collect your sample from home and post to our lab — no clinic visit required
- Results delivered by email within 3–5 working days
- Laboratory fee included — no hidden costs or additional charges
- Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
- Analysed by a CLIA-certified laboratory with over 11 million tests performed
- Customers are responsible for posting their sample to the laboratory