The HbA1c Test provides a 90-day view of your blood sugar status by measuring glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)—the gold-standard marker used by doctors to assess glucose control. Unlike a fasting glucose test, which only reflects a single moment in time, HbA1c gives you a broader picture of how your body has been managing blood sugar over the past 2–3 months.

Elevated HbA1c levels are associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction, even in people who feel otherwise healthy. Whether you’re actively managing your diet, optimizing your metabolic health, or monitoring early warning signs, the HbA1c Test is a simple yet powerful tool to track your progress and take control of your long-term health.

This at-home test uses just a few drops of blood from a dried blood spot (DBS) sample—easy, convenient, and clinically validated.

HbA1c is a well-established biomarker for:

• Blood sugar control and diabetes risk
• Insulin resistance and prediabetes
• Cardiovascular risk
• Metabolic flexibility and dietary response

Unlike single-timepoint glucose readings, HbA1c gives you a time-averaged view of blood sugar fluctuations. It’s a vital marker for anyone looking to optimise metabolic health, prevent diabetes, or assess the impact of nutrition and lifestyle changes.

You can lower or stabilise your HbA1c levels through consistent lifestyle, dietary, and behavioural strategies:

• Exercise regularly: Aerobic activity (e.g. walking, cycling) and resistance training improve insulin sensitivity and help reduce average blood sugar levels.
• Try intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating: Eating within a compressed window can help improve glucose control and reduce insulin resistance over time.
• Eat blood sugar–friendly foods: Focus on fiber-rich vegetables, lean proteins, legumes, and healthy fats. Choose low-glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrates to reduce glucose spikes.
• Limit sugary and ultra-processed foods: These contribute to rapid blood sugar elevations and increase long-term glycation.
• Maintain a healthy weight: Even modest weight loss (5–10%) can significantly improve HbA1c in people with elevated levels.
• Sleep well & manage stress: Chronic stress and poor sleep disrupt blood sugar regulation. Prioritize sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and relaxation practices.
• Monitor and retest: Recheck your HbA1c every 3–6 months to track progress and evaluate how your lifestyle changes are affecting your long-term blood sugar control.

There are clearly defined clinical thresholds for HbA1c, but the ideal range can vary slightly depending on your age, goals, and level of metabolic flexibility. Our test provides the following insights:

• HbA1c < 5.7% is considered normal and suggests healthy blood sugar control
• 5.7–6.4% may indicate prediabetes or insulin resistance
• ≥ 6.5% meets the diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes

Suboptimal HbA1c levels may be linked to metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, fatigue, and increased cardiovascular risk. Extremely low values can also signal over-restriction, undernutrition, or hypoglycaemia in some individuals.

Your test report includes your HbA1c percentage, an estimated average glucose (eAG) level, and a personalised interpretation to guide your next steps.

• American Diabetes Association (ADA, 2024): Recommends HbA1c testing as the primary method for diagnosing and monitoring type 2 diabetes and assessing long-term glucose control.
• UK NICE Guidelines: Endorse the use of HbA1c for both diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes and prediabetes progression.
• Zhou et al. (2020): Found that higher HbA1c levels—even in non-diabetics—are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
• Monnier et al. (2006): Identified HbA1c as a key predictor of oxidative stress and glycation-related tissue damage.

These studies reinforce the importance of tracking HbA1c as part of a proactive approach to metabolic health. Whether you're managing diabetes risk or aiming to optimise performance and longevity, the HbA1c Test provides a clinically trusted indicator of how your lifestyle is impacting your long-term blood sugar control.

• Measure long-term blood sugar control – Get a 90-day view of how your glucose levels have been trending
• Monitor diet and lifestyle impact – Evaluate how nutrition, fasting, and exercise affect blood sugar over time
• Track risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes – Use data to intervene early and prevent chronic disease
• Support metabolic and cardiovascular health – Understand your body's glycation burden and potential risk
• Easy at-home collection – Just a finger-prick blood spot, no clinic visit required

Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) – Indicates the percentage of hemoglobin in your red blood cells that is coated with sugar (glucose)

Reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 8–12 weeks

The HbA1c Test is ideal if you:

• Have a family history of diabetes or metabolic conditions
• Are following a low-carb, keto, or intermittent fasting protocol
• Want to monitor your blood sugar control over time
• Are concerned about energy dips, cravings, or fatigue
• Are looking for early warning signs of insulin resistance or glucose dysregulation

• Dried blood spot (DBS) collection card
• Lancets, alcohol swab, gauze, bandage
• Prepaid return envelope and instructions
• Accredited lab analysis + secure online results