Neovos HbA1c Test, uncovers your average blood sugar, empowering you to catch prediabetes and diabetes early, take control of your existing diabetes

HbA1c is your average glucose (sugar) level for the last two to three months. Our test measures the amount of glucose attached to your haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

A high HbA1c means that you have too much sugar in your blood. This means that you are more likely to develop diabetes and the associated complications. Therefore, it is important to understand your target levels and the steps you can take to manage them.

In the UK the prevalence of diabetes is increasing, and a large number of cases go undiagnosed. In fact globally, in 2017, almost half of diabetes cases were undiagnosed.

If you find yourself experiencing common symptoms of type 2 diabetes such as fatigue, constant thirst or just generally feeling unwell, or you are at increased risk of the condition due to factors such as family history or medical conditions like high blood pressure or PCOS – this test is for you.

By understanding your average blood sugar level, this test may help you take early action to manage your levels and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Please see your doctor without delay if you are feeling symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

This test will not be suitable for anyone who suffers from the following blood diseases:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Thalassemia (all types)
• Sickle cell anaemia
• Other anaemias
• Hereditary persistence of foetal haemoglobin

Our user-friendly reports are there to help you kick-start your own health journey or can be taken to a health professional such as a nutritional therapist who can create a bespoke plan for you.

The report will be uploaded to our online portal which can be accessed via our website or through the QR code on the instructions in the kit.

Generally it is better to fast before you take an HbA1c test, though this isn’t essential.

HbA1c refers to glycated hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Glucose in the blood can stick to haemoglobin and irreversibly change it to glycated haemoglobin, or HbA1c.

An HbA1c blood test reveals your average glucose (sugar) level for the last two to three months by measuring the amount of glucose attached to your haemoglobin. A high HbA1c means that you have too much sugar in your blood.

These test results can help diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes (where your blood sugar is higher than normal but does not meet the threshold for type 2 diabetes). This test can also be used by those with type 2 diabetes to monitor and better manage their levels.

Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
– Fatigue
– Feeling thirsty all the time
– Needing to urinate more than usual, especially at night
– Unexplained weight loss
– Cuts/injuries taking longer to heal

If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, and you are concerned you may have diabetes, you should speak to your doctor. The earlier that diabetes is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome. This can reduce your risk of diabetes complications such as kidney disease, vision problems and nerve damage.

HbA1c test results are given either a percentage or more usually in mmol/mol. These measurements compare glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) to un-glycated haemoglobin (Hb).

An optimal level of HbA1c is between 20-41mmol/mol or 4.0-5.9%. This is determined by recent health studies assessing the impact of HbA1c levels.

Making healthy lifestyle choices can lower y HbA1c levels and reduce your risk of diabetes. This could include improving diet, losing weight if overweight, exercising regularly and cutting down on alcohol/smoking. For those with pre-diabetes, taking these steps may reverse this.