Checks blood sugar control with two core markers, HbA1c and random glucose, for anyone with symptoms, risk factors or an existing diagnosis who wants to monitor their levels.
2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures two markers used to assess blood sugar control: HbA1c, which reflects average blood glucose over roughly the past two to three months, and a random glucose reading taken at the time of your sample. Together they give a basic picture of how your body is managing blood sugar, whether you are experiencing symptoms, think you may be at higher risk, or are monitoring an existing diagnosis.
With only two biomarkers this sits in the 68th percentile for clinical depth among the diabetes tests we track, reflecting its narrow, targeted scope rather than a full metabolic workup. Against the single comparable test we track, Better2Know's Diabetes Diagnostic Test Nurse Kit, which also covers 2 markers for £69, this Medichecks test is £2 cheaper.
You can have the sample taken at a Medichecks clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw, though there is no finger-prick at-home kit for this particular test. Results are back within 3 days and reviewed by a doctor. Medichecks scores well on trust signals throughout its range, with a 4.5 Trustpilot score from 2,477 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and more than 25 years trading.
This suits anyone who wants a quick, low-cost check on blood sugar control, for example if you have symptoms such as increased thirst or fatigue, know you are at higher risk of diabetes, or are monitoring levels alongside an existing diagnosis. If your symptoms are ongoing or severe, it is also worth seeing a GP alongside using this test. Because it only covers two markers, it will not tell you much about other aspects of metabolic health such as cholesterol or kidney function.
If you would rather have a wider metabolic picture alongside blood sugar, a broader general health or diet and lifestyle test would cover more ground, though at a higher price. For a like-for-like two-marker check, Better2Know's Diabetes Diagnostic Test Nurse Kit is the only direct comparison we track, at £69 versus £67 here.
You can have your sample taken at a Medichecks clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw at a clinic; there is no finger-prick at-home kit for this test. The lab measures HbA1c and a random glucose reading, and a doctor reviews your results before you see them, typically within 3 days.
This blood test covers two core diabetes markers, HbA1c and random glucose, at £67, £2 less than the only comparable test we track, Better2Know's Diabetes Diagnostic Test Nurse Kit at £69. It is a narrow panel by design, so if you want more than a basic sugar-control check you will need a broader metabolic or diet test instead.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
2 biomarkers, placing it in the 68th percentile of diabetes tests we track.
A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£67.00 against a median of £74.00 for the 22 similarly sized diabetes tests we track (-9%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Diabetes check (HbA1c and glucose) comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Two-marker diabetes check close to Medichecks on price
A two-marker blood test measuring blood glucose and HbA1c, giving a snapshot of your current blood sugar plus an average over the past three months. Suited to anyone with diabetes symptoms or risk factors who wants a broader check than a single glucose reading.
