What are the signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by an interplay between lifestyle factors and genes. Lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, unhealthy diet choices and being overweight can all increase the likelihood of developing diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common across all ages. Up to one-third of adults in Ireland are at risk of developing diabetes.

Symptoms of diabetes include:

  • Fatigue
  • Unexpected weight loss
  • Frequent urination
  • Feeling thirsty a lot of the time

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or are concerned you may have diabetes, you should consider our diabetes diagnostic test.

How can Diabetes be tested?

You will be required to provide a blood sample for our Diabetes Diagnostic test. Once the nurse has collected your sample, it will be sent to our accredited laboratory for efficient analysis.

What tests will be run on my sample?

Our diabetes diagnostic test will assess the following:

  • Blood glucose. This test measures blood sugar levels
  • HbA1c. This test for glycosylated haemoglobin assesses how controlled your blood glucose levels have been over the last 3 months

How will I receive my test results?

Your confidential results from your diabetes diagnostic test will be ready within one working day after your sample has arrived at our accredited laboratory. You can access your result at any time by logging in to your secure patient area on our website. One of our Patient Services team will contact you as soon as all your results are available.

What happens if my test reveals raised blood glucose levels?

If your diabetes diagnostic test shows that you have raised blood glucose levels, and are at the pre-diabetic stage, you should speak to a doctor as soon as possible. Medication can be prescribed to you, and further testing may be advised to ensure the success of the treatment. It is possible to lower your blood glucose levels if you make certain lifestyle changes.

If you would like, we can organise a private consultation with a doctor from our network of skilled doctors across Ireland.

Book a Diabetes Diagnostic test now

If you would like to book a diabetes diagnostic test, please call Better2Know on the number above. A member of our dedicated Patient Services team will be happy to answer any questions and process your booking.

Better2Know offers a wide range of health tests and screens throughout Ireland. Our welcoming and experienced team are available 24/7.