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HbA1c Test

Your 3-month blood sugar average

$59
Results in 2-3 business days2,300+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

1 in 5

Australian adults are estimated to have prediabetes or diabetes

Source: Diabetes Australia 2023

Why This Test

HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over 3 months—unlike fasting glucose which is a single snapshot. It catches metabolic issues months or years before fasting glucose rises. Lifestyle intervention at prediabetes stage can prevent 58% of diabetes cases.

What This Test Measures

HbA1c

It catches metabolic issues months or years before fasting glucose rises. Lifestyle intervention at prediabetes stage can prevent 58% of diabetes cases.

Who May Benefit

  • Energy crashes after meals
  • Fatigue, especially afternoon
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Family history of diabetes
  • History of gestational diabetes
  • Wanting to track metabolic health
Sample Type
Blood (venous)
Fasting
Not required
Best Time
Any time of day
Results
2-3 business days

Understanding Your Results

Below rangeUnusually low - worth discussing with your healthcare practitioner
Above optimalResults of 42–48 mmol/mol fall into the WHO 'prediabetes' range — lifestyle factors at this stage are highly modifiable. Discuss with your healthcare practitioner.
OptimalYour blood sugar control is excellent
Above reference rangeResults above 48 mmol/mol may warrant further evaluation — discuss with your healthcare practitioner.
Your results come with personalised context and next steps. If anything needs attention, we'll guide you through what it means and suggest discussing with your doctor.

Common Questions

Fasting glucose is a single point in time. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over 2-3 months, catching trends that a morning snapshot might miss.

No fasting is required for HbA1c testing. You can eat and drink normally.

For general monitoring, annually is often sufficient. If you're actively managing blood sugar, your healthcare practitioner may recommend testing every 3-6 months.

Results are typically available in 2-3 business days via your dashboard.

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Important Information

This test provides health information for educational purposes. Results should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner. Not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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HbA1c
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