Diabetes Testing
Our easy-to-use diabetes screening to measure your HbA1c levels, with online lab results in ~2-5 days.
We test for:
Hemoglobin A1c
Benefits:
Collection Methods
Finger Prick
What to know
What to know
Haemoglobin A1c
Hemoglobin A1c - also known as HbA1c or A1c - measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. This testing screens for prediabetes and diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitoring your HbA1c levels can help you to understand how well your blood sugars are being controlled.
When to collect your sample:
The sample must be collected in the morning, on a Monday - Thursday, and returned on the same day.
You should consider testing if:
You have type 2 diabetes;
You have prediabetes;
You lead a sedentary lifestyle;
You smoke;
You are overweight or obese;
You are aged 35 or older, though younger people can be affected;
You have a family history of diabetes;
You are of African American, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, or Pacific Islander heritage;
You have a history of gestational diabetes.
This test is not suitable if:
You are under 18 years of age;
You are pregnant.
If you have type 1 diabetes, you should contact your healthcare provider (HCP) before collecting your sample.
Type 2 diabetes is preventable through healthy behaviors. Regular testing provides you with the valuable insights you need to track your blood sugar (HbA1c) levels over time, as well as help you monitor the impact of healthy lifestyle habits to help prevent disease.
Every adult, no matter what weight, fitness or lifestyle, should stay aware of their levels throughout their life. However, there are some factors that may increase your risk, so you should discuss any results with your HCP.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data-research/research/diabetes-screening-eligible.html#:~:text=More%20than%2020%25%20of%20Americans,t%20align%20with%20new%20guidelines
There are two main types of diabetes, type 1 & type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease usually developing in childhood. Between 90 and 95% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which tends to be diagnosed in adulthood.
Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly over many years and can have very mild symptoms to begin with, which can go unnoticed. This is why keeping track of your blood sugar is so important, as type 2 diabetes may be prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. Common symptoms of diabetes can include:
Frequent urination (peeing), often at night.
Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
More infections than usual
With over 10 million tests taken, the reviews are in
Excellent and accurate service.I had my Diabetes & Heart Test...received a phone call from a nurse with recommendations...Excellent customer service...will definitely continue testing with this Lab...
I wanted to check my HBa1C between annual physicals...Let's Get Checked was super easy to use...Thanks for the great service!
I ordered the diabetes test as my doctors kept messing me around with appointments...good value for money giving you the ease of doing it from home. Will definitely do all my future tests this way!
Ordered the Diabetes & Heart Check...Easy collection process with fast & accurate results. Received a phone call from a friendly nurse...Very satisfied with the entire process!
I used LetsGetChecked's HBA1C test for glycated haemoglobin to check for diabetes 2...excellent service and I wouldn't hesitate to use it again...Happy to recommend this service
...HbA1c reading obtained on diabetes test consistent with readings from doctors a couple of years ago...LetsGetChecked operated a well organised process which you can complete at home...
I got a kit for kidneys and another for diabetes and cholesterol...I got my results back quickly. I would definitely recommend letsgetchecked to others.
I wanted to get tested for diabetes without the hassle of going to the doctor...the nurse called to to let me know that I have prediabetes...glad to know that it is so easy to keep track of my health.
I ordered one test, for diabetes. The kit arrived within a day...result was posted to my personal account a couple of days after... I was kept informed of progress by text message.
I wanted to check for Diabetes after improving and modifying my diet following a pre-Diabetes result at GP a while ago. The service was quick and the instructions were clear.
How it works
Collect your sample
Activate your collection kit and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.
Review secure results
Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account in ~2-5 days.
Get medical support
Our dedicated clinical team is here to support you and may call you to explain your results and provide guidance on your next steps.
Still have questions?
Here are some questions we usually get about LetsGetChecked. If you would like yours answered, please contact us ›
This is for anyone seeking to determine their risk of diabetes (pre-diabetes) or how well their diabetes is being managed, if previously diagnosed.
A capillary (finger prick) blood sample is required. This sample is collected from the comfort of your home using the sample collection kit and easy-to-follow instructions provided.
Activating the sample collection kit connects you to the unique alphanumeric barcode within your LetsGetChecked kit. The laboratory cannot process your sample if the kit is not activated and linked to you. You should only activate your kit when you are ready to take your sample.
Yes. LetsGetChecked has a team of healthcare providers (included doctors, nurses and healthcare clinicians) who will review your order and results and have created detailed result breakdowns for your testing journey.
Our clinical team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if your test results are abnormal, you may receive a call to discuss your results and the next steps.
The sample must be collected in the morning, on a Monday-Thursday, and returned on the same day. (UK/IE)
Each of our health tests includes a prepaid shipping envelope to return your sample to the laboratory.
Keeping your personal data secure is important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security and confidentiality of your information, and only share your information where required to deliver our products and services or where we have a legal basis to do so. All samples are disposed of following analysis.
Your samples are analysed with CE-marked tests in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals, and government programs.
LetsGetChecked laboratories are CPA-approved and ISO certified, which are the highest levels of accreditation.
Our home sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 certified facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.
We don't accept insurance at this time. We work to keep our tests as affordable as possible and our test costs are generally lower than the costs incurred from a trip to a healthcare provider.
If your results show your HbA1c is outside the expected range, a member of our nursing team will contact you to explain your results and next steps.
Our nurses are skilled at explaining test results in a clear and understandable way and can help answer any questions you might have about your results.
A written explanation of your results will also be made available on your secure dashboard and you can download your lab report to share with your healthcare provider.
Yes, this test is suitable for people with Type 2 diabetes. Our HbA1c test provides a picture of your average glucose levels over the past 2-3 months and can help you monitor your target levels over time. This test compliments your daily blood sugar testing to provide a complete picture of your blood sugar control and help you maintain your individual HbA1c goal.
This test is not a replacement for regular blood sugar testing at home so it's important to continue testing as advised by your healthcare provider.
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