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Advanced Diabetes Blood Test

 


ADVANCED DIABETES BLOOD TEST

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£63.00
£63.00 - £63.00
£63.00
£63.00 - £63.00
2 biomarkers
1-2 days
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This is our advanced test to give you a complete picture for your blood sugar levels - fasting glucose together with HbA1c.

Simple and accurate blood test from a laboratory you can speak to.



STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR SAMPLE COLLECTION OPTION
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ADVANCED DIABETES BLOOD TEST OVERVIEW

Maintain optimal health and manage your risk of diabetes with our Advanced Diabetes Blood Test. Our convenient home test kits deliver swift and reliable results from our CQC-accredited lab, typically within 24 hours.

Monitor your HbA1c and fasting glucose levels through our secure online Health Dashboard. This comprehensive service provides crucial insights, allowing you to understand and manage your blood sugar levels effectively, which is essential for preventing diabetes-related complications and maintaining overall health.

Choose One Day Tests for proactive health management without the need for referrals or long waiting times. Order your Advanced Diabetes Blood Test kit today and take a significant step towards enhanced health and wellness.

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ADVANCED DIABETES BLOOD TEST

Diabetes has emerged as a global health crisis, with rising incidences largely attributed to unhealthy dietary habits and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. In response to this growing concern, our Advanced Diabetes Blood Test expands upon the standard HbA1c test by also measuring fasting glucose levels, providing a more comprehensive analysis of your blood sugar control.

Diabetes doesn't just affect your day-to-day feeling of wellness; it can have severe long-term consequences. Elevated blood sugar levels can cause significant damage to vital body parts, including the nerves in your hands and feet, as well as your kidneys and eyes. It also greatly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which can have life-threatening implications.

This test is designed not only to diagnose diabetes but also to identify early-stage blood sugar processing issues, such as prediabetes or impaired fasting glucose. Early detection through this test allows for timely intervention, which can mitigate the risk of progression to full-blown diabetes and help maintain better overall health.

2 BIOMARKERS

  1. HEMOGLOBIN

    - HbA1c 

  2. FASTING GLUCOSE

    - Fasting glucose

  3. UPGRADE

    Need more biomarkers? Check out our Healthy Lifestyle Blood Test that also measures fasting glucose level and HbA1c together with organ function.

  1. TURNAROUND TIME

    We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.


    THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.


    We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.


    Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 1-2 working days.

  1. WILL I HAVE A GENERAL EXPLANATION OF MY RESULTS?

    Yes, our doctors put a huge amount of effort into your online Health Dashboard, which will have explanations of what each biomarker is, the normal reference ranges and what it means if you are outside of them.


    This service is included in the price of all our tests.

  1. CAN I SEE A GP TO DISCUSS MY RESULTS?

    Yes, usually the same or next day.


    One Day Tests has a fantastic clinical team of consultants and GPs. Once you have your results you can book an online video consultation to discuss your results.


    Our clinical team consists of practicing NHS and private GPs, who work closely with our laboratory and can tell you what your blood test results mean for you. Having an integrated laboratory and GP services makes your health journey seamless and extremely efficient.


    This service is not included in the price of the test, it is charged separately, should you wish to book it.

DOCTOR'S COMMENTS

Hi, I am Dr. Adam Staten and here's my view on this test as a GP and Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

DR. ADAM STATEN - GP VIEW AND RED FLAG SYMPTOMS

Early detection of blood sugar irregularities is crucial as it enables the implementation of lifestyle changes and the initiation of appropriate medical treatment that can prevent a range of serious complications that are both life-impairing and life-shortening. Detecting these issues at an early stage, such as during the prediabetes phase, is even more beneficial. Recognising prediabetes allows for the opportunity to make life-saving adjustments in your daily habits and health routines before full-blown diabetes develops.

Our Advanced Diabetes Blood Test is specifically designed to identify these early indicators of blood sugar metabolism issues. By catching these signs early, you have the crucial opportunity to take proactive steps toward managing your health effectively. This not only helps in preventing the progression of diabetes but also supports overall long-term wellness and vitality.

Red flag symptoms for the Advanced Diabetes Blood Test

Even if your blood tests are normal, you should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below because they may be a sign of serious underlying illness:

  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Progressive fatigue and malaise
  • Passing lots more urine than normal 

Your Results and Health Dashboard

The results of your Advanced Diabetes Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.

The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.

By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.

It's free and is available with all of our tests.

SAVE ON CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH OUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.

When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi, I am Stefania Brown, I am the Laboratory Manager at One Day Tests and here are the lab's special requests for the Advanced Diabetes Blood Test.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This is best done as a fasting test so have nothing to eat and only drink water from 10 pm the night before you take the test.

Clinic appointment - how to prepare for the Advanced Diabetes Blood Test

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

  • Read the instructions in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section
  • Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
  • Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
  • That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

Home test kit - how it works with the Advanced Diabetes Blood Test

Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.

The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!

  • Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
  • Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
  • Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
  • Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
  • Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

HOW OUR HOME KITS WORK

How the finger prick home blood test kit for Advanced Diabetes Blood Test works - from Dr. Adam Staten

Follow our step by step instructions on how to take your sample quickly and easily using the blood sample collection finger prick test.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hello! My name is Dr. Vinesh Mistry, I am part of the GP team here at One Day Tests and here is why you should trust us to test your blood.

QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS DIRECT FROM A LABORATORY.

We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.

When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.

Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. You can email us on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am Lana Nela, Lead Nurse, and here is what we are frequently asked about this test.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Advanced Diabetes Blood Test.

Which method does this test use and is it suitable for me?

In some investigations it is important to know what method is used for HbA1c measurement, as methods differ in measurement approaches.

As standard, we run the Hba1c tests on the Siemens Atellica equipment, specifically the CH A1c_E assay. This assay is the enzymatic method that specifically measures N-terminal fructosyl dipeptides on the beta-chain of HbA1c.

Whilst this method has very good accuracy, we encourage you to consult your doctor if you have blood conditions or conditions with abnormal haemoglobin types, such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia. There are other methods available that your GP may wish you to consider for specific investigations.

If I forget to fast, is the test still valid? 

If you forget to fast before taking the test, the results may not be accurate. We analyse the fasting glucose levels with the expectation that you have not eaten, so not fasting could lead to an incorrect assumption of a health issue when none exists. Fasting is crucial as it helps identify 'impaired fasting glucose,' where blood sugar levels are high despite fasting—this is an indicator of a high risk of developing diabetes. While a glucose test taken without fasting (a 'random' glucose test) can still provide useful information, a high result in this context should prompt further investigation to ensure accuracy and proper health assessment. 

What is HbA1c?

HbA1c, also known as glycated haemoglobin, is a measure of how much of the haemoglobin in your red blood cells is bound to glucose. Because the life of a red blood cell is about 3 to 4 months, the proportion of haemoglobin that is bound to glucose tells us what your average blood sugar levels have been during that period. It can be used to diagnose diabetes but is also very useful for monitoring the disease over time and assessing your response to treatment.  

What is prediabetes?

Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels are elevated above normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. This condition indicates that the biological processes leading to diabetes are already underway, placing you at a significant risk of developing diabetes in the future. Identifying prediabetes provides a critical opportunity to implement immediate lifestyle adjustments, helping you prevent the full onset of diabetes and maintain better long-term health.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

In its early stages, diabetes may cause no symptoms but common symptoms are tiredness and malaise, feeling thirsty all the time, passing lots of urine, and blurred vision.

WHY HAVE THE TEST?

Hi, I am Nader Eldarf, I am a Biomedical Scientist in our laboratory and here is why it's important to take this test.

  1. WHY HAVE THE ADVANCED DIABETES BLOOD TEST?

    You are worried your symptoms may be due to diabetes.

    You have a strong family history of diabetes.

    You want to monitor your response to treatment or lifestyle changes.

    You are worried your lifestyle has put you at risk of diabetes.

IS THIS TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hi, I am Sandeep Patel, I am the Laboratory Director at One Day Tests. Here are the symptoms that you may wish to address with this test.

  1. IS THE ADVANCED DIABETES BLOOD TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

    Diabetes is becoming more prevalent and often arises from a mix of genetic factors and lifestyle choices.



    Consider taking this test if you have a family history of diabetes or if you believe your lifestyle may have increased your risk of developing the condition.

  1. SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

    Chronic fatigue, Fatigue, Increased hunger, Need to wee often, Sugar cravings, Thirsty all the time and Weight loss

WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?

Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.