Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test

Take control of your health with the Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test, designed to measure your average blood sugar levels over the past 12 weeks.

£46.00

Results available within 7–10 working days
Flexible testing options
Tailored doctor’s report
Free Delivery

What does the test include?

Diabetes

HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c)
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), also called glycated haemoglobin, provides a longer-term overview of your blood sugar levels than a standard blood glucose test. Glucose binds to the haemoglobin in red blood cells, which typically live for around 12 to 16 weeks. This allows the test to reflect your average blood glucose level over approximately three months.

A high HbA1c reading suggests the presence of diabetes or a heightened risk of developing it. Diabetes can seriously affect both lifespan and quality of life. If left uncontrolled, it can lead to complications such as heart disease, kidney issues, eye problems, vascular conditions, and can also affect mental health. Additionally, men with diabetes are up to three times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Maintaining a normal HbA1c level can help minimise the risk of these complications.

Test Limitations

Although the HbA1c test is a valuable measure of long-term glucose control, it does not reflect day-to-day variations in blood sugar levels. Certain health conditions that affect red blood cells — including thalassaemia, chronic liver disease, and severe iron deficiency — may impact the accuracy of your results. If your results fall outside the expected range, we will advise you on the appropriate next steps. Please note, a diagnosis of diabetes cannot be made solely from your HbA1c result.

Directions:

Take charge of your health with the Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test, which measures your average blood glucose levels over the past 12 weeks. This straightforward test is useful for identifying pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, especially for individuals at increased risk due to family history, lifestyle factors, or symptoms such as tiredness and excessive thirst.

Results available within 7–10 working days

Flexible testing options

Tailored doctor’s report

Free Delivery

What does the test include?

Diabetes

HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c)
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), also called glycated haemoglobin, provides a longer-term overview of your blood sugar levels than a standard blood glucose test. Glucose binds to the haemoglobin in red blood cells, which typically live for around 12 to 16 weeks. This allows the test to reflect your average blood glucose level over approximately three months.

A high HbA1c reading suggests the presence of diabetes or a heightened risk of developing it. Diabetes can seriously affect both lifespan and quality of life. If left uncontrolled, it can lead to complications such as heart disease, kidney issues, eye problems, vascular conditions, and can also affect mental health. Additionally, men with diabetes are up to three times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Maintaining a normal HbA1c level can help minimise the risk of these complications.

Test Limitations

Although the HbA1c test is a valuable measure of long-term glucose control, it does not reflect day-to-day variations in blood sugar levels. Certain health conditions that affect red blood cells — including thalassaemia, chronic liver disease, and severe iron deficiency — may impact the accuracy of your results. If your results fall outside the expected range, we will advise you on the appropriate next steps. Please note, a diagnosis of diabetes cannot be made solely from your HbA1c result.

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Delivery of Products

Enjoy free delivery on orders over £50. A delivery fee of £3.96 applies to orders under £50.

We will arrange for delivery of the products you order by the method and to the address which you specify in the check-out procedure.

Please note orders placed over the weekend will be dispatched within the following 3-5 working days. Our opening hours are Mon - Fri 9:00am -5:30pm if you have any queries regarding order fulfillment please get in touch via info@gutandhealth.co.uk or by calling 03330504030.

Products will be dispatched using third-party providers such as Royal Mail or overnight courier services. You will be notified of your delivery by email or text and provided updates as to its progress. If you need to change your delivery options or request the parcel to be left in a safe place, you can do so with the overnight courier but not with Royal Mail. Other delivery options are available on request.

Tracking of Orders

You will be notified of your delivery throughout its journey by email or text by our third-party providers and given updates as to its progress.

Returns and Refunds

At Gut and Health, we want you to be delighted with the products you purchase from us.

However, if you wish to return the item purchased, refunds will only be given if the item is posted back to us within 14 days of it having been despatched. Please ensure that you obtain proof of postage.

Refunds will only be given if the item is in its original, unopened packaging. If the item has been opened, used, incomplete, or damaged, a refund will not be given unless the product is found to be faulty.

If the delivery costs are not met, then we will be entitled to deduct the direct costs of recovering the goods from the amount to be re-credited to you.

Please allow up to 10 working days for your refund to reach you. Monies will be sent to the debit or credit card that you used to make the purchase. Your rights to return the items do not apply once the 14 day period has expired.

If you need to speak to one of our customer service team, please contact us on either 03330 504030 or send an email to info@gutandhealth.co.uk.

Testing Kits

Refunds or free re-tests are not possible in the circumstances where an insufficient or incorrect sample has been taken. Customers must ensure they strictly adhere to the testing guidelines provided otherwise additional costs and delays may be incurred.

If your testing kit has been purchased from our website and already dispatched, you can return it unopened and unused with the original packaging for a refund within 14 days of it having been dispatched. Please ensure you obtain proof of postage.

If your testing kit has already been opened, used, or is incomplete or damaged, we are unable to provide a refund, although a refund will be given if the product is faulty. Where applicable, and in order to cover our costs for the test kit and its delivery, we reserve the right to offer a refund less £35.00 as our administration fee.