Diabetes Status Blood Test
From £154 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
Diabetes affects over 4.3 million people in the UK, and an estimated 850,000 remain undiagnosed. A further 6 million have prediabetes — significantly elevated blood glucose below the diagnostic threshold, carrying increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk. This panel provides a comprehensive assessment of glucose metabolism, measuring fasting glucose, HbA1c (reflecting average blood sugar over 8 to 12 weeks), C-peptide, and insulin to characterise both glycaemic control and pancreatic beta-cell function.
Note: Measures HbA1c (3-month average blood sugar), fasting plasma glucose, C-peptide (measure of insulin secretion), and fasting insulin — enabling differentiation between insulin-deficient and insulin-resistant states.
What this test can detect
- Type 2 diabetes — characterised by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency
- Type 1 diabetes — autoimmune beta-cell destruction characterised by low C-peptide
- Prediabetes — impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance requiring lifestyle intervention
- Insulin resistance — elevated insulin with normal glucose indicating reduced cellular sensitivity
- Hypoglycaemia — abnormally low blood glucose requiring investigation
Who should have this test?
- Anyone with symptoms of diabetes — thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, or recurrent infections
- Individuals with a BMI over 25, particularly with central adiposity
- Those with a family history of type 2 diabetes
- Women with a history of gestational diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Adults over 45 wishing to screen for prediabetes
Live availability — book directly below
Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £154