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DIABETES SCREENING (HbA1c)

 

HbA1c or glycated haemoglobin, is made when the glucose (sugar) in your body sticks to your red blood cells. Your body can’t use the sugar properly, so more of it sticks to your blood cells and builds up in your blood. 

A high HbA1c means you have too much sugar in your blood. This means you’re more likely to develop diabetes complications, like serious problems with your eyes and feet.

Unlike the glucose testing that diabetics do, an HbA1c test will look at an average blood sugar over the last 2-3 months.  Which is why it is used to diagnose diabetes, and to keep an eye on your levels if you’re at risk of developing diabetes (prediabetes).

Knowing your HbA1c level and what you can do to lower it will help you reduce your risk of further complications.

Test components:

  • Haemoglobin A1c %
  • HbA1c (mmol/mol)
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Why is HbA1c testing important?
HbA1c will give you an understanding of your long-term glycemic control, which may in turn allow you to make some lifestyle changes to reduce your chances of developing diabetes.
What are the symptoms of high HbA1c?
People with high levels are at an increased risk of diabetes, dementia, heart disease, kidney disease, mental health problems, fatigue
How accurate is the test?
We use one of the country's leading labs (also used by primary care providers, hospitals and government programs) to process your results.
How do I collect my sample?
Please follow the sample collection advice in the packaging to maximise the accuracy of your results. To reduce the return transit time, please do not collect or return samples on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
When will I get my results?
The lab processing time is slightly different from test to test, but you’ll usually have your test results back with you 2 days after we receive your sample.
Pick your test
Pick the right test for you and we'll deliver it straight to your door, all in a handy letterbox sized package.
Collect sample
The test kit will guide you through how and the best time to perform a finger prick blood test. Simply collect your sample and used the pre-paid box to send back to our laboratory for testing.
See your results
Our accredited lab will perform the test, and upload your results to your dashboard, with expert advice on then best next steps. Usually within 2 days or receiving your sample.
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