Home use tests are a useful element in your proactive healthcare regime but are not intended to replace a consultation with your General Practitioner or other suitably qualified healthcare provider. If you have any concerns regarding your health always consult your Doctor.
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Common Diabetes Symptoms
Many people, particularly those over forty worry that they may have diabetes. Diabetes symptoms are often a bit vague and frequently there are none but do consider that you may be developing type 2 diabetes if you experience some of the following common diabetes symptoms, especially if you are overweight and over 40 years old:-
- You are frequently thirsty
- You commonly have a dry mouth
- You experience blurred vision
- Cuts or sores don’t heal quickly
- You have Itchy skin or yeast infections
- You need to urinate more frequently
- You experience leg pain
Of course all of these symptoms may be caused by many other conditions but a simple diabetes test is useful as catching it early can prevent many serious and unpleasant complications.
Large numbers of people in Britain are affected by type 2 diabetes but don’t realise it. Unhealthy diets, growing levels of obesity and physical inactivity are the main causes of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, limb amputations and blindness in adults. Most cases of diabetes can be treated with lifestyle changes, dietary measures and oral medication. Early diagnosis is crucial.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the world's most prevalent illnesses: it is estimated that perhaps more than a million people in the UK have some diabetes symptoms . Early diagnosis detected with the aid of our home diabetes test kits which test for diabetes easily and quickly can help to prevent future complications.
How high are my chances of developing diabetes?
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes
is significantly higher if any of your first-line relatives (parents, siblings) already
have diabetes. Severe thirst, frequent need to urinate and unexplained weight loss
are some of the symptoms of diabetes. Other diabetes symptoms include tiring easily
and blurred vision. Obesity and lack of physical activity also increase the risk
of developing diabetes.
Is the diabetes test easy to perform?
Yes - just prick your finger quickly and easily
with the micro-lancet supplied to obtain a drop of blood. Place the blood on the
test strip and wait for 30 seconds. Then simply match the colour on the test strip
with the disc and read off your blood glucose level. Full instructions for use are
included with the test; please follow them carefully.
What do the results mean?
If your blood glucose level is between 72 mg/dl (4 mmol/l)
and 108 mg/dl (6 mmol/l) you are within the normal limits. If you are well below
or above the normal limits please consult your doctor.
Thank you for considering our home diabetes test kits. A test for diabetes is a useful aid to your health and well being. Please see our home cholesterol test also as high cholesterol often accompanies high blood sugar levels.
What if I have no diabetes symptoms
Great news! But if you are overweight, inactive and over 40 its is useful to screen yourself perhaps once a year.
Home diabetes test kits
Test for diabetes easily & quickly
£7.99
Also consider a cholesterol test for only £9.99. These two conditions often occur together.
Buy both tests & save £1.95 compared to buying separately
Cholesterol/diabetes test pack
£17.98
