Fasting glucose blood test in Telford
A quick, simple way to check your blood sugar level, done from a small finger prick sample right here in the pharmacy. No GP referral, no long wait, and the team will talk you through what your result means before you leave.
What is a Glucose test?
Blood testing at Hollinswood
A fasting glucose test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have not eaten for a set period, usually overnight. It gives a snapshot of how your body is managing blood sugar at that moment, which is one of the markers used when looking at the risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Who is the test for?
A fasting glucose test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have not eaten for a set period, usually overnight. It gives a snapshot of how your body is managing blood sugar at that moment, which is one of the markers used when looking at the risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
How it works
- Pop in or book ahead by phone.
- We take a small sample from your fingertip. It takes a couple of minutes.
- You get your result and a chat with the team about what it shows and any sensible next steps.
Before your test...
For an accurate reading you will usually need to fast beforehand, meaning no food or drink other than water for around eight hours. Give us a call and we will let you know exactly how to prepare.
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Blood testing at Hollinswood
