Diabetes & Kidney Health Screening
Advanced Diagnostic Protocol
Clinical Significance
Diabetes and kidney disease are intimately linked—diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, yet both conditions progress silently for years before symptoms appear. This focused screening measures HbA1c (3-month glucose average), fasting glucose, and microalbumin (early kidney damage marker)—catching metabolic dysfunction at the earliest, most treatable stage.
Led by Nurse Luciana
Expert blood draws and comprehensive written reports for every protocol.
Biomarker Blueprint
Clinical Measurements
Diabetes Markers
Clinical Inquiries
Q. What is HbA1c and why is it important?
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) measures your average blood glucose over 2-3 months—far more useful than a single glucose reading. Levels of 42-47 mmol/mol indicate pre-diabetes (reversible with lifestyle change), while 48+ indicates diabetes.
Q. What is microalbumin testing?
Microalbumin detects tiny amounts of protein leaking into urine—the earliest sign of diabetic kidney damage, appearing years before kidney function declines. Catching this early allows intervention to prevent kidney failure.
Q. Who should have diabetes screening?
We recommend screening for anyone over 40, those with family history of diabetes, anyone overweight (especially abdominal obesity), people of South Asian, African-Caribbean, or Middle Eastern descent (higher risk), or those with PCOS or previous gestational diabetes.
Clinical Protocol
A 10-12 hour fast is required for accurate glucose measurement. Only water is permitted during the fasting period. Urine sample required for microalbumin—first morning sample is ideal.
- Standard Medical & Lifestyle Questionnaire
- Height
- Weight
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
Painless Blood Draws by Nurse Luciana
Diabetes & Kidney Health Screening – HbA1c & Microalbumin
Our Diabetes & Kidney Screening detects metabolic dysfunction at the earliest stage. By measuring HbA1c, glucose, and microalbumin, we identify pre-diabetes and early kidney damage when intervention is most effective.
What's Included
- Standard Medical & Lifestyle Questionnaire
- Height, Weight, BMI measurement
- Blood Pressure, Pulse & Oxygen Saturation
- Glucose (fasting)
- HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin)
- Microalbumin (urine)
- Written results report from registered nurse
Not Included (Upgrade Available)
- —Full kidney function panel (eGFR, creatinine)
- —Oral glucose tolerance test
- —Insulin levels
Who Is This Test For?
- Adults over 40 with diabetes risk factors
- Those with family history of diabetes
- People with overweight or obesity
- South Asian, African-Caribbean, or Middle Eastern descent
- Anyone with previous gestational diabetes or PCOS
"Our Diabetes & Kidney Health Screening provides the comprehensive insight you need to take control of your health. Every biomarker is carefully analysed and results are reviewed by our clinical team."
Nurse Luciana, Lead Clinical Nurse
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