DO YOU KNOW YOUR RISK OF DIABETES OR YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL?
Take the first step towards a healthy lifestyle – visit the health check SERVICE to get tested today. Health Checks are performed by NHS healthcare staff.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR RISK OF DIABETES OR YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL?
Take the first step towards a healthy lifestyle – visit the health check service to get tested today. Health Checks are performed by NHS healthcare staff.
QUICK AND EASY PROACTIVE HEALTH SCREENING
FREE OF CHARGE
QUICK AND EASY PROACTIVE HEALTH SCREENING FREE OF CHARGE
Non-invasive blood tests will screen you for current or potential issues with diabetes or high cholesterol
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Your results will be available in minutes
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Walk-ins accepted, no appointment necessary
Non-invasive blood tests will screen you for current or potential issues with diabetes or high cholesterol
Walk-ins accepted,
no appointment necessary
Your results will be available
in minutes
GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO A RANGE OF TESTS
GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO A RANGE OF TESTS
Available health checks include:
Height, weight, blood pressure, diabetes , cholesterol and body mass index (BMI)
Available health checks include:
Height, weight, blood pressure, diabetes , cholesterol and body mass index (BMI)
Take control of your health
WE'RE READY FOR WALK-INS AT THE HEALTH CHECKS SERVICE:
| Date | ICB | Address |
| May 21 | Belmont, Hereford | Tesco Belmont, Abbotsmead Rd, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XS |
| May 22 | High Town, Hereford | High Town Market Day - Exact location (TBC) |
| May 23 | Bestwood, Nottingham | Bestwood Park Church, Embridge, Nottingham, NG5 5PF (car park entrance on Beckhampton Road) |
| June 11 | Tipton, Dudley | Black Country Family Practice, Neptune Health Park, Sedgley Rd W, Tipton DY4 8PX |
| June 13 | Wolverhampton | Bently Bridge Car Park, Main Block (towards Cineworld). Wolverhampton, WV1 1BP |
| June 14 | Wolverhampton | Tesco car park, Marston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NJ |
| June 19 | Market Place, Dudley | Dudley - Market Place, Dudley. DY1 1JP. |
| July 16 | Boston, Lincolnshire | Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen Rd, Wyberton, Boston PE21 7PB |
| July 23 | Coventry | Ricoh Arena, Tesco Extra, Phoenix Way, Rowley's Green, Coventry CV6 6GE |
Opening Hours:
09:00 - 17:00*
*times may vary by location
Take control of
your health
WE'RE READY FOR WALK-INS AT THE HEALTH CHECKS SERVICE:
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May 21 Tesco Belmont, Abbotsmead Rd, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XS |
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May 22 High Town Market Day - Exact location (TBC) |
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May 23 Bestwood Park Church, Embridge, Nottingham, NG5 5PF (car park entrance on Beckhampton Road) |
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June 11 Black Country Family Practice, Neptune Health Park, Sedgley Rd W, Tipton DY4 8PX |
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June 13 Bently Bridge Car Park, Main Block (towards Cineworld). Wolverhampton, WV1 1BP |
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June 14 Tesco car park, Marston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NJ |
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June 19 Dudley - Market Place, Dudley. DY1 1JP. |
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July 16 Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen Rd, Wyberton, Boston PE21 7PB |
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July 23 Ricoh Arena, Tesco Extra, Phoenix Way, Rowley's Green, Coventry CV6 6GE |
Opening Hours:
09:00 - 17:00*
*times may vary by location
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHOLESTEROL AND PRE-DIABETES TESTING
Why should I Get tested?
These rapid tests can identify in minutes if you’re at risk of diabetes or heart conditions - whether in the future or if you have a current diagnosis you don’t know about. It’s estimated that nearly a million people in the UK are unknowingly living with diabetes1 - could you be one of them?
The tests you need are on your doorstep.
Our tests will screen your levels of HbA1c (showing diabetes or prediabetes risk) and/or your cholesterol and total cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein ratio (TC/HDL ratio) to show the risk of heart complications. Your results will be provided in just minutes and you may select to have just one or both of the tests or take a full health check (Blood Pressure (BP), Body Mass Index (BMI), Diabetes, Cholesterol, height, weight).
What is cholesterol and why should I know how much I have?
Cholesterol is a fat that is carried around your body in the blood. It is vital that you have enough of it in your body for your body to work properly, but too much cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. If your cholesterol level is high or the ratio is not ideal, you may wish to seek further advice from your general practitioner (GP). If you are overweight, losing weight should help reduce your cholesterol level.
The test will indicate your levels of cholesterol, of HDL (the “good cholesterol”) and your Total Cholesterol: HDL ratio.
- Normal cholesterol should be below 5 mmol/L.
- Normal High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) should be above 1 mmol/L.
- Normal Total Cholesterol TC/HDL ratio should be 4 or below.
*If the results of your Cholesterol (Lipid Panel) test are outside normal ranges please visit your GP.
What is diabetes and why should I be aware of it?
Diabetes is a condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. If your glucose levels are too high, you could be at risk of developing other serious health conditions. When blood sugar is very high, the extra sugar triggers a process that results in a huge amount of water loss from the body via excessive urination. This can lead to extreme dehydration and a life-threatening diabetic coma. Your potential risk of diabetes (which can be reduced!) will be calculated via a test at the Abbott Health Checks Van.
Type 2 diabetes is often linked to being overweight, being inactive or having a family history. Prediabetes occurs when you have blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. If your blood sugar level is above the normal range, your risk of developing full-blown diabetes is increased.
Prediabetes is reversible; diabetes is not. It is very important for prediabetes and diabetes to be diagnosed as early as possible, because they will get progressively worse if left untreated. HbA1c is known as glycated haemoglobin, and it shows your average blood glucose levels for the last 2–3 months.
- Normal HbA1c level should be below 42 mmol/mol.
- Prediabetes HbA1c range is 42–47 mmol/mol.
- You may have diabetes if your level is 48 mmol/mol or above.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHOLESTEROL AND PRE-DIABETES TESTING
Why should I Get tested?
These rapid tests can identify in minutes if you’re at risk of diabetes or heart conditions - whether in the future or if you have a current diagnosis you don’t know about. It’s estimated that nearly a million people in the UK are unknowingly living with diabetes1 - could you be one of them?
The tests you need are on your doorstep.
Our tests will screen your levels of HbA1c (showing diabetes or prediabetes risk) and/or your cholesterol and total cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein ratio (TC/HDL ratio) to show the risk of heart complications. Your results will be provided in just minutes and you may select to have just one or both of the tests or take a full health check (Blood Pressure (BP), Body Mass Index (BMI), Diabetes, Cholesterol, height, weight).
What is cholesterol and why should I know how much I have?
Cholesterol is a fat that is carried around your body in the blood. It is vital that you have enough of it in your body for your body to work properly, but too much cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. If your cholesterol level is high or the ratio is not ideal, you may wish to seek further advice from your general practitioner (GP). If you are overweight, losing weight should help reduce your cholesterol level.
The test will indicate your levels of cholesterol, of HDL (the “good cholesterol”) and your Total Cholesterol: HDL ratio.
- Normal cholesterol should be below 5 mmol/L.
- Normal High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) should be above 1 mmol/L.
- Normal Total Cholesterol TC/HDL ratio should be 4 or below.
*If the results of your Cholesterol (Lipid Panel) test are outside normal ranges please visit your GP.
What is diabetes and why should I be aware of it?
Diabetes is a condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. If your glucose levels are too high, you could be at risk of developing other serious health conditions. When blood sugar is very high, the extra sugar triggers a process that results in a huge amount of water loss from the body via excessive urination. This can lead to extreme dehydration and a life-threatening diabetic coma. Your potential risk of diabetes (which can be reduced!) will be calculated via a test at the Abbott Health Checks Van.
Type 2 diabetes is often linked to being overweight, being inactive or having a family history. Prediabetes occurs when you have blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. If your blood sugar level is above the normal range, your risk of developing full-blown diabetes is increased.
Prediabetes is reversible; diabetes is not. It is very important for prediabetes and diabetes to be diagnosed as early as possible, because they will get progressively worse if left untreated. HbA1c is known as glycated haemoglobin, and it shows your average blood glucose levels for the last 2–3 months.
- Normal HbA1c level should be below 42 mmol/mol.
- Prediabetes HbA1c range is 42–47 mmol/mol.
- You may have diabetes if your level is 48 mmol/mol or above.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
Be advised that this HbA1c and Lipid Panel testing is a screening opportunity provided by Abbott to identify potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, of which your participation is voluntary. Testing does not substitute a medical examination. It is recommended that you consult with your GP or healthcare physician for any follow-up care following today’s results. No personal data will be collected as a result of this HbA1c and Lipid Panel testing.
1 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/professionals/position-statements-reports/statistics
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Be advised that this HbA1c and Lipid Panel testing is a screening opportunity provided by Abbott to identify potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, of which your participation is voluntary. Testing does not substitute a medical examination. It is recommended that you consult with your GP or healthcare physician for any follow-up care following today’s results. No personal data will be collected as a result of this HbA1c and Lipid Panel testing.
1 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/professionals/position-statements-reports/statistics
©2024 Abbott. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, all product and service names appearing in this Internet site are trademarks owned by or licensed to Abbott, its subsidiaries or affiliates. No use of any Abbott trademark, trade name, or trade dress in this site may be made without the prior written authorization of Abbott, except to identify the product or services of the company. Your use of this website and the information contained herein is subject to our Website Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy: US Citizens | Non US Citizens. Photos displayed are for illustrative purposes only. Any person depicted in such photographs is a model. COL-19349 05/24