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BioSURE Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Test (HbA1c)

Name: BioSURE Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Test (HbA1c)
Brand: Be BioSure
SKU: 106-biosure-diabetespre
Price: 59.0 GBP
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Measuring your haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels can help you to understand whether you have diabetes or may be at risk of becoming diabetic.

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HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c)

Fingerprick blood sample

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Why take a Diabetes Self Test?

Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed using a Haemoglobin A1c test. A blood test is able to provide an indication of average blood glucose (sugar) levels over the previous 3 months - knowing your blood sugar level will allow you to make the necessary changes to lifestyle and diet.

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BioSURE Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Test (HbA1c)

This test measures the levels of haemoglobin A1c in your blood and can provide an insight into your blood sugar levels over a three-month period. This can help you to understand whether you have diabetes or are at risk of getting diabetes.

This test measures Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in your blood.

A kit containing everything you need is sent to an address of your choice.

You can then take a simple finger prick sample, using the lancets provided and collect the drops into the tube. You then register it on-line and post it off to the laboratory using the Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked envelope that is included with your kit.

Your full report, showing your results and how they compare with the normal reference ranges, are reported back to you by email. You will receive your result the day after the lab receives your sample.

All test results are reviewed by the in-house GPs who highlight any areas of concern of that might need further investigation and follow up with a doctor.

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Standard Royal Mail 1st Class delivery to you is included in the price and your kit also includes a Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked label for you to send your sample back

Guaranteed next day delivery - £7.50

If you require your kit of results within a specific timeframe, Royal Mail Guaranteed before 1pm is available. Your tracked return label is already included in your kit.

Yes, it is recommended that you take this test first thing in the morning before your first meal. Do not eat or drink (other than water) anything at least 8 hours before you take your sample.

It is fairly common for people to have diabetes and not know about it.

Symptoms of raised blood glucose levels can include increased thirst, fatigue, blurred vision and recurrent infections.

Anyone can develop Type 2 diabetes which is why it is so important to test if you notice any of these symptoms:

you are urinating more often than usual, particularly at night.
extreme fatigue.
feeling very thirsty.
unexplained weight loss.

For anyone who is already diagnosed with diabetes, regular HbA1c checks at least twice a year are essential to monitor your progress.

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes you to have too much glucose in your blood because either your body doesn't make enough insulin or because it's not using that insulin as well as it should.

Some of the food you eat is broken down into glucose (sugar) which goes into your bloodstream. The job of insulin is to move the insulin from your blood and put it into the cells where it is used for energy. If you have diabetes your body cannot 'change' the glucose into energy.

Diabetes is a long term chronic condition, but type 2 diabetes can be managed with healthy easting, regular daily exercise and by losing weight.

Having diabetes means that there are often high levels of glucose in your blood which can damage blood vessels. It can also cause damage to your nerves which control your heart.

People with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that can raise the risk of heart disease, such as hypertension, or high blood pressure. This can cause damage to your artery walls as the blood is pushed through with such increased force.

People with diabetes are 2 to 4 times as likely to develeop cardiovascular disease.

HbA1c is short for haemoglobin A1c and it is the term used for the combination of glucose bound to your haemoglobin.

Because red blood cells stay in your system for 2-3 months before being recycled by your body, measuring the amout of HbA1c in your blood will give you a picture of your glucose levels over the last 2-3 months.

If you have diabetes and it is not well controlled then your glucose levels adn therefore your HbA1c levels will be higher