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IGP Level Checks are a range of health screen and individual blood tests carefully selected by our iGP Clinicians. The tests provide easy access to low-cost testing of your key biomarkers to help manage, maintain and improve your health. Our Diabetes Level Check test is to diagnose Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Important: Suitable for those over 18 years of age.
We offer a variety of health screens, each including numerous tests designed to assess different aspects of your health. Due to the extensive number of tests included we have provided a comparison chart to highlight the key differences between the health screens, making it easy for you to choose the most suitable option for your needs. For more information, please click the Compare Tests link below. Our Level Checks Tests can also be a part of a larger health screen. For more information about our health screens, please click the Health Screens link below.
Simply book your appointment online or by contacting us directly. At the time of booking, you will be emailed a pre-appointment questionnaire, which you can complete online. You will then visit an iGP clinic for your blood test (and physical examination if appropriate). Suitable for those over 18 years of age.
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Choose your Level Check and book your appointment directly online or by calling 03456252252.
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You will receive an email and SMS with appointment details.
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Attend your appointment with an iGP clinician, where we will take health observations and samples.
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Your report will be shared with you via our secure online portal within 2-3 days.
Following your appointment you will receive an electronic report clearly detailing your test results, how they compare to a healthy range, the implications and recommended next steps. Test result reports are shared via our secure patient portal, usually within 72 hours (results can take longer depending on the test you requested).
Please be aware that this is a testing/examination service only for you to take your results to your own clinician or by arranging a follow-up GP appointment with iGP. Results will not be interpreted without a follow-up GP appointment. However, results outside the standard testing range will be highlighted on your results. Your results will also include a link to book an online appointment if you wish to discuss your results with one of our doctors. There will be a £79 fee for this appointment, but the appointment is not required.
If your doctor suspects you're suffering from diabetes, the first thing they'll probably do is send you for an HbA1c blood test. But if you need your results in a hurry, iGP can process your sample and let you know what happens next in just a day or two.
If you think you might have diabetes, this will be a worrying and stressful time. But rest assured, we'll do everything to ensure your diabetes blood test is comfortable and painless. Fortunately, you don't need to fast before your test. We'll take a small amount of blood from your arm and send it straight to one of our testing labs for analysis.
This initial test for diabetes should not be confused with the finger prick test, which is performed by sufferers who need to check their blood sugar levels. Your doctor will talk you through the process beforehand - and your results once they arrive. If your HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol or above, you'll be clinically diagnosed with diabetes. But if your result is between 42 and 48mmol/mol, you'll be classified as pre-diabetic, which means you may be able to prevent the full onset of the disease if you make immediate and significant lifestyle changes.
If you're suspected of having type 1 diabetes, you'll be required to undergo further testing to check your blood ketone levels.
| Test Type | Included |
|---|---|
| Glucose | ✔ |
| HbA1c | ✔ |
| Insulin | ✔ |
| C-peptide | ✔ |
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have devastating effects on your overall health and lifestyle. But with careful management and regular testing, most people learn to live with the disease. But the first step to living with diabetes involves taking a blood test.
It may be time to book a diabetes blood test if you're experiencing the following symptoms:
Urinating more often than usual
Persistent thirstiness
Extreme hunger
Extreme tiredness and lethargy
Blurred vision
Slowly healing cuts and bruises
Weight loss (type 1 diabetes)
Numbness in the extremities (type 2 diabetes)
If you cancel your appointment 24 hours before it starts, then you will receive a full refund. However, If you cancel your appointment within the 24-hour period before the appointment is due, then you will be liable to pay the cost of the consultation. If you do need to reschedule please contact us as soon as possible.
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