Private Blood Tests · Metabolic Health · Blood Sugar · Sutton Coldfield

Know where you stand with your blood sugar

HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over the past three months, while glucose, insulin and C-peptide reveal how your body is handling it. Together they help a clinician identify or rule out diabetes, prediabetes and insulin resistance. £154 · clinician-reviewed results · CQC-regulated.

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Who it's for

From prediabetes to peace of mind

Type 2 diabetes often develops quietly over years, and prediabetes is reversible when caught early. This panel is a sensible first step if you recognise any of these.

Symptoms of high sugar

Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision or recurrent infections.

Carrying extra weight

A BMI over 25, especially around the middle, raises the risk of insulin resistance.

Family history

A close relative with type 2 diabetes increases your own risk.

PCOS or gestational diabetes

A history of either is strongly linked to later insulin resistance.

Over 45

A sensible age to screen for prediabetes even without symptoms.

A reversible window

You want to catch prediabetes early while lifestyle change can still turn it around.

£154 · 4 markers · prompt results

No referral needed · open 7 days · free on-site parking

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What we check

4 markers across 4 areas

This panel goes beyond a single glucose reading to show the full picture of how your body manages blood sugar.

HbA1c

Your average blood sugar over roughly three months — the key marker for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.

1 marker

Glucose

A snapshot of your blood sugar at the time of the test.

1 marker

Insulin

Fasting insulin helps reveal insulin resistance, often present long before glucose rises.

1 marker

C-peptide

Shows how much insulin your pancreas is making, helping distinguish type 1 from type 2.

1 marker
See the full 4-marker panel

Blood sugar

HbA1cGlucose

Insulin function

InsulinC-peptide

A diabetes status panel measuring HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin and C-peptide — enabling a clinician to help differentiate insulin-deficient from insulin-resistant states. This is a screening panel and does not replace a clinical diagnosis — every result is reviewed by a clinician.

How it works

Three simple steps

Book online

Choose a time that suits you in under a minute. No referral needed — pay online or in clinic. Same-week and weekend slots available.

5-minute blood draw

Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our friendly clinical team. Free on-site parking.

Clinician-reviewed results

Your results are shared promptly once ready, reviewed by a clinician who explains what they mean and any sensible next steps.

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Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Open 7 days 8am–8pm

Compare panels

How it compares to our other screens

Not sure which panel is right for you? Here's how the Diabetes Status sits alongside our other related screens.

Comparison Table
PanelDepthBest forPrice
Diabetes Status 4 markers Diabetes, prediabetes & insulin resistance £154
Lipids and HbA1c Focused Cholesterol & blood sugar together £149
Metabolic Syndrome Extended A broader metabolic-risk review £147
Standard Screen Comprehensive A general wellbeing check £192

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Frequently asked questions

Your questions, answered

Can this test diagnose diabetes?
It can help. HbA1c, glucose, insulin and C-peptide together let a clinician identify or rule out diabetes, prediabetes and insulin resistance, and start to tell apart insulin-deficient from insulin-resistant states. A formal diagnosis is made by a clinician in the context of your symptoms and history — every result here is reviewed by a clinician who explains what it means.
Do I need to fast before this blood test?
Because this panel includes fasting glucose and insulin, we usually ask you to avoid eating for several hours beforehand — water is fine. Our team will confirm the preparation when you book, and morning appointments make fasting easier.
What's the difference between HbA1c and glucose?
Glucose is a snapshot of your blood sugar at the moment of the test, while HbA1c reflects your average over about three months. Measuring both, alongside insulin and C-peptide, gives a much fuller picture than either alone.
How long do results take?
We process your sample promptly and contact you as soon as your clinician-reviewed results are ready — turnaround varies by test. A clinician reviews every result and flags anything outside the normal range with clear guidance.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is needed. You can book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727. Same-week appointments are available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.

Understanding your Diabetes Status results

Each result in your Diabetes Status is reviewed by a clinician before release. Below is a plain-English guide to the key markers included in this panel.

HbA1c

The diagnostic gold standard for diabetes. Values ≥48 mmol/mol confirm diabetes; 42–47 mmol/mol indicates pre-diabetes and warrants lifestyle intervention.

Fasting Glucose

Blood glucose measured after an overnight fast. Used alongside HbA1c for diagnosis; ≥7.0 mmol/L on two occasions confirms diabetes.

Fasting Insulin

Where included, helps assess insulin resistance — a raised fasting insulin with normal glucose indicates early metabolic dysfunction.

Reference ranges vary between laboratories and are influenced by age, sex, and other individual factors. This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a clinical consultation. The Vesey reviews every result before it is released to you.

Further information: Lab Tests Online UK (British Society for Clinical Biochemistry) →

Ready when you are

Get a clear picture of your blood sugar

One blood draw, 4 markers, prompt, clinician-reviewed results. The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · open 7 days 8am–8pm.

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