Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test
£69
Test Overview
What is the Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test?
Our Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months, helping to assess your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or monitor how well your blood sugar is being controlled.
This test is ideal if you:
- Want to check your risk of developing diabetes
- Have symptoms such as fatigue, thirst, or frequent urination
- Have a family history of diabetes
- Are monitoring your blood sugar levels over time
It’s also a simple and effective way to stay proactive about your long-term health.
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) is formed when glucose (sugar) in your blood attaches to red blood cells. Measuring this provides an average of your blood sugar levels over the previous 2–3 months.
This makes it a reliable marker for:
- Identifying prediabetes or diabetes
- Monitoring blood sugar control over time
- Understanding how lifestyle changes are impacting your health
Unlike some other glucose tests, this test does not reflect just a single moment in time — it provides a broader picture of your overall glucose control.
This test measures 1 key biomarker across 1 category:
- Diabetes (1 biomarker)
- HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin)
- You must be 18 years or over to take this test
- No fasting is required
What biomarkers do we test?
- HbA1c: Reflects blood glucose over 2–3 months.
More Information
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that can develop gradually, often without obvious symptoms in the early stages.
A raised HbA1c level indicates that there is too much glucose in your blood over time, which can increase the risk of complications if left unmanaged.
You may benefit from this test if you are experiencing symptoms such as:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Ongoing fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
It is also useful for tracking progress if you are making lifestyle changes such as improving your diet, increasing physical activity, or managing your weight.
Please let us know prior to your appointment if any of the following:
• You have a disability
• You have any allergies that we should be aware of
• You have a medical condition that we need to be made aware of
• If you do not speak and/or read and understand English
• Anything else we should be made aware of
Do not book an appointment if either of the following apply to you:
You are under the age of 18 as we have a strict over 18 policy (We may need to ask for proof of age and ask to see ID prior to your appointment)
Please be aware:
Some people may feel dizzy and/or faint during and after their blood draw. If this has happened to you in the past, please tell the person carrying out the test so they are aware. The maximum attempts that are permitted with your consent will be two blood draw attempts. It is common to have a small amount of bruising after the procedure. This is normal and should resolve after a few days. However, if the area becomes red or swollen, please seek medical advice. Its fine to bring someone with you for support.