The Diabetes Home Screen (also known as a HbA1c test) is the recommended test for pre-diabetes and diabetes. The test reflects your average blood sugar level over the preceding 12 weeks (the average life span of a red blood cell). Higher HBA1c readings correlate with higher blood sugar levels. A HBA1c level of less than 42mmol/mol is considered normal and a level of 48mmol/mol or more is suggestive of diabetes. If your HBA1vc is 42mmol/mol or higher this suggests that you are pre-diabetic and that your risk of developing diabetes over the next 3 years is considerably increased. We often find that people can lower their HBA1c level through dietary improvement (less starchy carbs and sugars) and weight loss How does this home testing kit work? No invasive sampling techniques are necessary. We offer a completely confidential service and the test can be performed in the privacy of your home. Everything you need to collect a sample is included: Easy to follow instructions Sample tube Test order form Small seal-able plastic bag Postage-paid return envelope Sample required: Tiny blood sample – This is obtained from a finger prick with the easy to use lancet provided. Using the easy to follow guide provided in the box, complete the form and take the sample as instructed, pop it all into the postage-paid envelope and place it into your nearest post box. Your results will be with you within 7 days. How discrete is your home testing service? The home testing kit is delivered in a discrete unmarked packet delivered by Royal Mail to the address of your choice. Your results are given to you and you alone and we will always ask for verification to ensure its you who we are talking to. What if I get a positive result? If you’re concerned about your results or have a question we can arrange for you to attend our clinic and see a private doctor or you can take your results to your GP.
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