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14 November · Small checks make a big difference

World Diabetes Day

Know your blood sugar. Compare our diabetes tests side by side: what each one measures, how the sample is taken and what it costs.

Campaign runs 9 November – 15 November

Compare tests and pricesLearn about diabetes
  1. 01

    HbA1c

    Reflects your average blood sugar over roughly two to three months.

  2. 02

    Glucose

    Shows your blood sugar at the time of the test.

  3. 03

    Lab-analysed

    Your sample is analysed by an accredited lab, and your results come with clear explanations.

Choose how you want to check your blood sugar

Start with how the sample is taken. Each way suits different needs – more markers doesn't automatically mean a better choice.

Test at home

Take the sample yourself when it suits you and post it to the laboratory. You take a small finger-prick sample yourself with the kit and send it to the laboratory.

Urine rapid test

A quick urine test with an instant result. Not the same as a laboratory blood test. You dip a test strip in a urine sample and compare the colour with the chart.

Nurse home visit

A nurse visits you at home and takes the sample. A nurse visits you and takes the blood sample, which is then sent to the laboratory.

  • Nurse home visit

    Diabetes Test

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    What it measures
    2 markers
    £129.00
    Nurse home visit (required)£60.00
    Total£189.00
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Prices are the current prices shown in our shop. The nurse home visit is added once per order, however many nurse-collected tests you buy.

For healthcare professionals

For healthcare professionals only. This test is not intended for home use.

  • Professional use only

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    Diabetes HbA1c Test

    For healthcare professionals only. This test is not intended for home use.

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    What it measures
    1 marker
    £19.99
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When should you speak with your GP?

A home test can show whether a value is worth discussing, but it cannot diagnose diabetes. Contact your GP if you notice:

  • Feeling very thirsty or passing urine more often, especially at night
  • Tiredness, unexplained weight loss or blurred vision
  • Cuts or wounds that heal slowly, or repeated infections
  • A test result outside the reference range

If you feel very unwell, call NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

What is World Diabetes Day?

World Diabetes Day is held every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin. It is led by the International Diabetes Federation, and the blue circle is its international symbol.

Visit the official World Diabetes Day site

Risk factors

You may be at higher risk if

  • Diabetes runs in your family
  • You are overweight or physically inactive
  • You had diabetes during pregnancy
  • You are over 40

Frequently asked questions

No. These tests give you information about markers linked to blood sugar. A diagnosis can only be made by a doctor or other healthcare professional.

Glucose is the amount of sugar in your blood at the time of the test. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months.

No. A urine strip shows whether glucose and ketones are present in urine. It is a simple indication only and does not replace a blood test or a medical assessment.

The nurse blood test needs a nurse to take the sample at your home. The visit is added to your cart automatically and is charged once per order.

Contact your GP or another healthcare professional to discuss your result. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice straight away.

No. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over the past two to three months, so fasting is not needed. Always follow the instructions that come with your test.

World Diabetes Day is held every year on 14 November. It is led by the International Diabetes Federation and marked in more than 160 countries.

Campaign terms

9 November – 15 November

  1. 01Campaign period: 9 November – 15 November, local time.
  2. 02Applies to the products shown on this page, while stock lasts.
  3. 03The price shown in your cart at checkout is the price you pay.
  4. 04Tests for professional use are sold only to healthcare professionals.

The tests on this page do not diagnose diabetes. If you have symptoms or are worried about your health, speak to your GP or another healthcare professional.

Questions about which test to choose?

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