If you were to choose a single blood test that provides the best overall picture of your health, we'd recommend this Basic metabolic profile - HbA1c blood test.

What is it?

The Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar level over the previous 8-12 weeks. High blood sugar levels are strongly associated with conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the lower your HbA1c score, the better.

How does it work?

1. Once you’ve ordered a kit, we’ll send it to you in the post

2. You take a finger-prick blood test at home and post the sample to our lab in the pre-addressed envelope

3. Our accredited lab analyses the sample and we email you your results along with reference ranges in 1 weeks time

Information on how to take the sample and interpret your results will be included. However, we’re unable to provide specific medical advice or diagnosis.

If you want to see the impact of the positive changes you're making by following the Second Nature programme, we'd recommend taking the test every 3-6 months.

You can order a multipack for just £49 saving £9 on two tests HERE!

Contents:

• 3 x fast click finger-prick lancers

• 1 x purple top blood collection tube

• A pre-addressed sample returns envelope

• Instructions for taking the sample

Shipping info:

• Tests are dispatched within 2 working days and sent via Royal Mail first class

• Shipping to UK only