Private Diabetes Test

Because your health matters.

A private Diabetes Test can evaluate your blood sugar level control and check whether you are at risk of developing diabetes or potentially already have the condition. The most common form of diabetes blood test, the HbA1c test, measures your average blood sugar levels over the course of a few months.

With a simple, blood test, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be diagnosed in their early stages, enabling you to make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes and seek treatment to prevent and manage the progression of diabetes.

Our private Diabetes Test offers a quick, easy, and accurate way to assess your risk of diabetes and prediabetes. It can be booked individually or added as an extra test to our [health MOTs}( to tailor your health assessment according to your specific needs.

Explore our packages and book online today.

USPs

USPs

  • 1.

    Fast, accurate results

  • 2.

    Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home

  • 3.

    Detailed, personalised Results Report

  • 4.

    Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages

How it

works

How it works

1. Select and book your package

View our health test packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our private health check packages. . Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.

2. Make an appointment

Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.

3. Attend your appointment

A trained health assessment specialists will carry out your blood test. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.

4. Fast, accurate results

Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.

What is a private diabetes

test?

developing diabetes. There are a number of ways to get tested for diabetes, including taking blood and urine samples and fasting and non-fasting tests. However, the most commonly used test is the HbA1c test.

The HbA1c test measures the amount of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in the blood. Glycated haemoglobin is produced when the sugar or glucose in your blood attaches to the red blood cells. As the lifespan of a red blood cell is 2-3 months, the HbA1c test is an ideal way to measure the average amount of glucose in your blood during the 2-3 months prior to the sample being taken.

In comparison, standard glucose testing for diabetes only provides you with a snapshot of the blood glucose level at the time the sample was taken. Another advantage of the HbA1c blood test for diabetes is that it does not require you to fast beforehand, making it a favourable form of testing.

Bluecrest Wellness recognises that convenience is key and offers the HbA1c test as an individual test and as part of our health assessment packages.

Why should I have a private diabetes

test?

Testing for diabetes can help to diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes earlier. Early detection means that with dietary and lifestyle changes or medication, diabetes can be managed. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to the development of further health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, eye problems, nerve damage, and more. It is advisable to undergo a private Diabetes Test if you are experiencing these common symptoms:

Urinating more often than usual Feeling thirsty Tiredness or fatigue Unexplained weight loss Itching around the genital area Frequent cases of thrush Delayed healing of cuts and wounds Blurry vision

Certain individuals are more at risk of diabetes than others, as ethnicity, age, weight, and genetics play a part in the development of diabetes. The following people should prioritise getting a diabetes check:

Individuals aged 40 or over People from an Asian, Black African or Black Caribbean ethnic background Having a close relative, such as a parent, brother or sister with diabetes Individuals who are overweight or categorised as obese People who are physically inactive

What does a diabetes test

involve?

An HbA1c diabetes test checks for the amounts of glycated haemoglobin in the bloodstream. Levels of glycated haemoglobin are higher in individuals with diabetes as more and more glucose molecules attach to the red blood cells in the blood. Over a period of 2-3 months, the typical lifespan of a red blood cell, the HbA1c test can reveal average glucose levels during this timeframe.

The HbA1c test involves blood work for diabetes being taken so that your HbA1c levels can be analysed. A normal result for a non-diabetic would be below 42 mmol/mol. For individuals diagnosed with diabetes, an HbA1c level of 48 mmol/mol or below is considered ideal.

After undergoing your HbA1c diabetes test, you will receive your comprehensive Results Report indicating whether you are at risk of diabetes or prediabetes, enabling you to take appropriate action.

Private Health Checks for complete peace of

mind

Our private Diabetes Test is designed for busy people who want to take better control of their health and assess their diabetes risk. All our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, safe clinical procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Our tests are conducted by trained health assessment specialists at over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home.

Any individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

Need help? Call free on 0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.

FAQs

The HbA1c blood test evaluates your risk of diabetes and is a far more accurate form of testing for diabetes than standard glucose testing. The HbA1c test measures your average blood glucose levels over the last 2-3 months, whereas standard glucose tests provide only a snapshot.

Your results will be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are slightly outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm.

Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow-up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting your doctor for further investigation.

If there are any critical results discovered by the laboratory, we will contact you immediately, so you won’t need to wait for your full Results Report to arrive to take appropriate action.

There is no need to fast prior to the HbA1c Diabetes Test. We have upgraded our range of tests so you can continue to eat and drink normally before your assessment takes place, but full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.

A Diabetes Test is available as an individual test and can be added to any of our health assessment packages.

Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.

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