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.imy-review-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n  .imy-section,.imy-hero{padding-left:2px;padding-right:2px}\n  .imy-result-line{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}\n  .imy-status{min-width:0;width:max-content}\n  .imy-source-list{columns:1}\n  .imy-clinic{padding:26px 20px}\n  .imy-product h2{font-size:34px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-product glucose\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"imy-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-hero-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eBlood test home kit UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFasting Glucose Blood Test Home Kit UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-lead\"\u003eA single biomarker laboratory test measuring blood glucose after an overnight fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-note\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this page is designed to solve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFasting glucose gives a precise snapshot, not a long term average. Correct fasting, collection timing, medicines, illness, sleep and stress can all influence the number.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"imy-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eMarkers\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 markers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCollection\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasting finger prick capillary blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eProduct code\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC1BLP18500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eContent review\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cnav class=\"imy-compact-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#suitability\"\u003eSuitability\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#map\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indicators\"\u003eIndicators\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#review\"\u003eReviewers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"suitability\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eWhen the test may be useful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBegin with the question you are trying to answer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous borderline fasting glucose result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA family history of type 2 diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased thirst or urination requiring assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clinician advised fasting glucose check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-panel soft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eChoose a clinical route instead when\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring an acute medical emergency through the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing HbA1c when longer term glucose exposure is the question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanging insulin or diabetes medicine without advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"map\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eThe panel at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the included markers are organised\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system-map\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlucose at the time of fasting collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually eight to ten hours with plain water only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHbA1c answers a different, longer term question\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContext\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllness, stress, sleep and medicines can affect glucose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised results may need confirmation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrgency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevere symptoms need immediate assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eOne result, clearly placed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFasting glucose indicator scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reporting laboratory and clinical context remain authoritative. The bands below reproduce the supplier guidance and are not a substitute for diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-gauge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"urgent\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical low\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA critically low laboratory result may be associated with severe hypoglycaemia. Symptoms can include sweating, shaking, confusion, seizures or unconsciousness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lower glucose value can be seen with insulin, some diabetes medicines, prolonged fasting, alcohol, hormone conditions, liver disease or other causes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelow 6.1 mmol\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is below the fasting plasma glucose range commonly used for impaired fasting glycaemia.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.1 to 6.9 mmol\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis range is commonly described as impaired fasting glycaemia and is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.0 mmol\/L or above\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is within the fasting plasma glucose range used for possible diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"urgent\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical high\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA critical result may accompany severe hyperglycaemia. Vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, drowsiness, confusion or abnormal breathing can indicate an emergency.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-list\" style=\"margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status urgent\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA critically low laboratory result may be associated with severe hypoglycaemia. Symptoms can include sweating, shaking, confusion, seizures or unconsciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eFollow the urgent instructions supplied with the result. Call 999 for unconsciousness, seizure or severe confusion.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower glucose value can be seen with insulin, some diabetes medicines, prolonged fasting, alcohol, hormone conditions, liver disease or other causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eIf awake and able to swallow, follow appropriate hypoglycaemia advice. Seek medical advice, especially if you do not have diabetes.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eBelow 6.1 mmol\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is below the fasting plasma glucose range commonly used for impaired fasting glycaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSpeak with a GP if symptoms continue because one normal result does not exclude every glucose disorder.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status info\"\u003e6.1 to 6.9 mmol\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range is commonly described as impaired fasting glycaemia and is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview the finding with your GP. HbA1c, repeat fasting glucose or lifestyle support may be recommended.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status high\"\u003e7.0 mmol\/L or above\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is within the fasting plasma glucose range used for possible diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eArrange a prompt medical review. A second diagnostic test is usually needed when symptoms are absent.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status urgent\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA critical result may accompany severe hyperglycaemia. Vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, drowsiness, confusion or abnormal breathing can indicate an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eFollow the urgent laboratory guidance and seek immediate medical care.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003ePrepare the sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFasting means more than skipping breakfast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast for the instructed period, usually eight to ten hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink plain water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid coffee, tea, juice, milk, alcohol and calorie containing drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not stop prescribed medicines unless advised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect in the morning and return promptly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-panel soft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eFasting glucose compared with HbA1c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSnapshot versus longer term average\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting glucose reflects one moment after an overnight fast. HbA1c estimates average glucose exposure over roughly the previous two to three months and has different limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"process\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom order to report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the home test pathway works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose with purpose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the exact markers, the collection method and the important limitations before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReceive and register\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is dispatched with the required equipment and registration instructions for the relevant laboratory pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrepare correctly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the product specific timing, fasting, medicine and supplement guidance. Preparation affects interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollect at home\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect the fasting finger prick capillary blood sample exactly as instructed. Insufficient or incorrectly labelled samples may not be suitable for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReturn promptly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied return materials and remain within the stated sample stability window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eView results securely\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report is delivered through the secure digital results pathway once laboratory processing and quality checks are complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical and editorial oversight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page was prepared using the supplier specification and the UK medical, regulatory and professional sources listed below. Medical review is attributed to Dr Rimas Geiga, Veronika Matutyte, Dr Laura Geige. The wider clinic advisory team is shown in a compact format to preserve readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-review-strip\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-laura-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/5W4A9892_9e45e82d-91ac-4b28-8ce0-0ce35f7136c0.jpg?v=1785074197\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-giedre-narkiene\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Giedre_Narkiene.png?v=1785072216\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Giedre Narkiene\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Giedre Narkiene\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Board Certified Dermatologist and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-healthcare-management-expert-and-advisory-board-member\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Veronika_Matutyte_Doctor.jpg?v=1785074986\" alt=\"Portrait of Veronika Matutyte\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVeronika Matutyte\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Healthcare Management Expert and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-snieguole-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Snieguole_Geige.jpg?v=1785072214\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Snieguole Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Snieguole Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eAesthetic Dentist, Medical Doctor and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/rimas-geiga.webp?v=1755337643\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eIt’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic, Kingston upon Thames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivate health information with a doctor led perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clinic is close to Kingston station and central amenities. A fasting result can be discussed in context where appropriate, but severe thirst, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion or abnormal breathing should be assessed urgently rather than through a routine appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFind the clinic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice 7, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road\u003cbr\u003eKingston upon Thames KT2 6LX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+447754339478\"\u003e+44 7754 339478\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@itsmeandyou.co.uk\"\u003einfo@itsmeandyou.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eAppointment and travel information should be confirmed before visiting.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section imy-faq\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions, without the heavy boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long should I fast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier guidance states eight to ten hours unless the kit instructions or a clinician specify otherwise. Plain water is normally permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I drink coffee during the fast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Coffee, tea, juice, milk, alcohol and calorie containing drinks can affect a fasting result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs fasting glucose the same as HbA1c?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fasting glucose measures one point after an overnight fast. HbA1c estimates average exposure over roughly two to three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does 6.1 to 6.9 mmol\/L mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range is commonly described as impaired fasting glycaemia and is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Discuss follow up with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I do with a result of 7.0 mmol\/L or above?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrange prompt medical review. A second diagnostic test is usually needed when symptoms are absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eUK medical and laboratory sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvidence used for this page\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-source-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cks.nice.org.uk\/topics\/diabetes-type-2\/diagnosis\/diagnosis-in-adults\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNICE guidance on diagnosing type 2 diabetes in adults\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/ph38\/chapter\/recommendations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNICE guidance on people at high risk of type 2 diabetes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/low-blood-sugar-hypoglycaemia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNHS guidance on low blood sugar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/high-blood-sugar-hyperglycaemia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNHS guidance on high blood sugar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/diabetes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNHS diabetes symptoms and when to seek help\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukas.com\/accreditation\/standards\/medical-laboratory-accreditation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUKAS medical laboratory accreditation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cqc.org.uk\/guidance-regulation\/providers\/registration\/scope-registration\/regulated-activities\/diagnostic-and-screening-procedures\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCQC diagnostic and screening services guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-safety\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant medical guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome testing provides laboratory information, not a diagnosis. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for a kit or result. Call 999 for a medical emergency. Use NHS 111 or an appropriate clinician when symptoms are urgent but not immediately life threatening. Do not start, stop or alter prescribed treatment solely because of a home result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It's Me \u0026 You","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54159446212946,"sku":"525-fasting-glucose","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/image_ba8bd1c4-596b-464a-9fcc-ff4fb6038b5b.png?v=1785667405","url":"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/products\/fasting-glucose","provider":"It's Me \u0026 You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}