Quick health questionnaire
You'll answer a few quick questions to help us get to know you, your health history and your lifestyle.
Advanced diabetes testing
Take control of your health with our quick, convenient in-pharmacy service
Diabetes is a condition that can cause your blood glucose (sugar) levels to spike. There are two main types of diabetes, and understanding the differences can help you manage your health with confidence:
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood, but it can develop at any age. It isn’t preventable and happens when the body can't produce insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is more common and can be influenced by factors like age, ethnicity, and whether you’re overweight or living with obesity. For some, type 2 diabetes can be delayed, prevented, or managed through lifestyle changes and appropriate treatment.*
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood, but it can develop at any age. It isn’t preventable and happens when the body can't produce insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is more common and can be influenced by factors like age, ethnicity, and whether you’re overweight or living with obesity. For some, type 2 diabetes can be delayed, prevented, or managed through lifestyle changes and appropriate treatment.*
Diabetes screening
We'll carry out a quick finger-prick test as an initial blood sugar check, followed by a more advanced HbA1c test which looks at your average glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. This combination presents us with a detailed picture of your diabetes risk, with collective analysis taking around 6 minutes.
Results & follow-up
One of our trained pharmacists will run through your results there and then, along with practical advice on diet, nutrition and exercise, and any recommended next steps. You'll then be booked in for a follow-up in 3 months' time.
A diabetes screening helps you identify how 'at risk' of developing type 2 diabetes you are. When combined with lifestyle choices such as healthy eating, exercise and weight management, this can often prevent or delay your development of type 2 diabetes as well as other related metabolic conditions, such as a stroke or kidney issues.
Identifying these things early means you can find the right support quickly, and follow up with a GP where needed.
Identifying these things early means you can find the right support quickly, and follow up with a GP where needed.
"We’re proud to introduce our diabetes screening service at Well Pharmacy, helping our communities take a proactive step towards early detection, prevention, and better long-term health."
- Mital Thakrar, Head of Private Services
Our Advanced Diabetes Testing Service provides a simple finger-prick blood test that measures your random glucose level & HbA1c level, which reflects your average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months. The test can help identify whether you have diabetes, are at risk of diabetes, or have pre-diabetes.
This diabetes test is ideal for people who:
Are aged 40+
Are overweight or living with obesity
Take weight management medication
Have high cholesterol
Have a history of diabetes in the family
Often feel tired
Are experiencing symptoms of diabetes
Are interested in understanding your diabetes risk levels to take early action
No. Unlike some blood tests, fasting isn't required for a HbA1c test. You can eat and drink as normal before your appointment.
The entire appointment typically takes around 10–15 minutes. The finger-prick sample is analysed in the pharmacy, and results are available within around 6 minutes. A trained healthcare professional will explain your results and provide advice on any next steps.
If your HbA1c result is raised, your pharmacist will discuss the result with you and provide advice on lifestyle changes that might help improve your blood glucose levels. Where appropriate, we might recommend that you make an appointment with your GP for further assessment or confirmatory testing.
This service can help identify people who might have pre-diabetes or diabetes, but a diagnosis should always be confirmed by your GP or another healthcare professional. Your pharmacist will explain your results and advise you on the most appropriate next steps.
Know your risk, take control early
Our diabetes screening service helps you understand your risk of type 2 diabetes quickly and conveniently, with support from your local pharmacy team. You can also find out more about our diabetes advice and how Well can help you manage your diabetes.
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