Diabetes & Cholesterol Awareness Test
Carried Out At Your Home By A Qualified Clinician


£ 102.99

This service is ideal if you are busy, unable carry out your tests yourself or visit one of our locations. We will send a qualified clinician to your preferred location where they will carry out the blood tests. This test is used in the diagnosis of diabetes or identification of high risk individuals. Also this test includes Cholesterol status as undetedted could become a health risk. Diabetes is a disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired. This can result in raised blood glucose concentrations that remain high for a prolonged period of time after activities such as eating. Our diabetes check is a simple test to measure the amounts of HbA1c in your blood. This can be used to diagnose diabetes and is a way of identifying your average levels of blood sugars over the past 8 - 10 weeks. A higher HbA1c value can be indicative of poor sugar control during this period.

  • 7 tests included

  • Venous blood sample

  • 2 days turnaround

Diabetes and cholesterol awareness test

What this test measures
Read more about the health markers we check in this blood test

Diabetes

HbA1c Learn More

When glucose attaches to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells, it forms glycosylated hemoglobin, also known as HbA1c. This compound serves as a useful marker for the average blood glucose levels over the past three months since red blood cells typically live for about 12 weeks. Measuring HbA1c provides valuable insights into a person's long-term blood sugar levels.

HbA1c testing is crucial in diagnosing type 2 diabetes, as it reflects how well the body has been managing glucose. Additionally, it is an important tool for individuals who have already been diagnosed with diabetes, offering a way to assess how effectively their blood sugar levels are being controlled over time.

Cholesterol Status

Triglycerides Learn More

Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) that is found within the blood. After a meal, the body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides. These are then transported to cells where they are stored as fat. Later, the production of hormones can stimulate the release of triglycerides which can be used for energy between meals.

The regular overconsumption of greater than those burned may result in hypertriglyceridemia, a condition in which the level of triglycerides are elevated. This can be a risk factor for microvascular disease which affects the tiny blood vessels around the heart. 

Cholesterol Learn More

Cholesterol is an essential body fat (lipid) that is predominantly derived from the foods we consume, though, is also produced by the liver. Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes and is also a precursor molecule to a variety of essential hormones. Individuals with high levels of cholesterol in the body are at a significantly increased risk for developing heart disease.

However, total cholesterol is a sum of both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol therefore, it is necessary to investigate whether the rise in total cholesterol is caused by a high proportion of HDL or LDL as HDL can in fact exhibit protective effects against heart disease.

HDL Cholesterol Learn More

HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol due to its ability to pick up other forms of excess cholesterol present in the blood and transport this back to the liver where it is broken down and removed from the body. Individuals with increased levels of HDL cholesterol have been found to be associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.

LDL Cholesterol Learn More

LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) also known as the "bad" cholesterol is responsible for transporting triglycerides, other fats and other cholesterol to a variety of tissues located throughout the body. Excessive amounts of LDL in the body as a result of the overconsumption of certain foods, can result in fatty deposits accumulating on the walls of the artery.

This can subsequently result in the development of atherosclerosis and is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. 

Non-HDL Cholesterol Learn More

Measurements of Non-HDL cholesterol are important in establishing the total amount of cholesterol present in the blood that serve a non-protective role for the body and are potentially harmful. The value is calculated by subtracting an individuals HDL cholesterol result from the value of total cholesterol.

As the value includes a total of all the forms of potentially damaging cholesterol and not just LDL alone, it is considered to be a greater biomarker for cardiovascular risk.

Total/HDL Chol ratio Learn More

HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol due to its ability to pick up other forms of excess cholesterol present in the blood and transport this back to the liver where it is broken down and removed from the body. Individuals with increased levels of HDL cholesterol have been found to be associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.

About this test and how it can help you

Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired. This can result in raised blood glucose concentrations that remain high for a prolonged period of time after activities such as eating. Our diabetes check is a simple test to measure the amounts of HbA1c in your blood. This can be used to diagnose diabetes and is a way of identifying your average levels of blood sugars over the past 8 - 10 weeks. A higher HbA1c value can be indicative of poor sugar control during this period.

This test is perfect for those that:

  • Are interested in their current risk of developing diabetes
  • Want to track their average sugar levels following a lifestyle change such as healthy eating
  • Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and are using this to monitor their levels.
  • Are at an increased risk of developing diabetes as they are overweight, have a sedentary lifestyle or consume an unhealthy diet.
  • Have symptoms associated with diabetes including frequent urination and excessive thirst and therefore, are in search for a definitive diagnosis for diabetes

Early detection of pre-diabetes or diabetes is invaluable as studies suggest you are at an increased likelihood of being able to put your diabetes into remission, the earlier it is detected. It is possible to achieve diabetes remission through lifestyle changes such as following a strict calorie restricted diet.

Cholesterol status is also included as a test as having high level donesnt always have symtoms.

Cholesterol status is also included as a test as having high levels doesn't always have symptoms.

Certain health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, can raise your risk for high cholesterol. Lifestyle factors, such as eating a diet high in saturated and trans fats and not getting enough activity, can also raise your risk for high cholesterol. Some people who have a family history of high cholesterol can also be at risk for high cholesterol. All these factors are called risk factors.

How it works when we send a Clinician to your home

Place Your Order

Schedule a home nurse visit for your venous blood sample.

Perform Your Blood Test

Our certified Healthcare Team member will come to your home for the collection.

View Results

Received the results within 24-48 hours.

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