Diabetes Panel
The compact blood sugar check: HbA1c and fasting glucose. Want insulin and safety values measured too? Choose the GLP-1 baseline panel instead.
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Included Markers
2 markersHbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin), Glucose (Fasting)
A focused panel measuring Fasting Glucose and HbA1c. Together, these two markers provide insight into your current blood sugar level and your average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
Why this test?
Blood sugar regulation is an aspect of health that many people are curious about, particularly with increasing awareness of metabolic health. Fasting Glucose shows your blood sugar at the moment of the test, while HbA1c reflects a longer-term average. Together they provide a more complete picture than either marker alone.
Who is this test for?
This test may be relevant for adults who want insight into their blood sugar levels, for example those with a family history of diabetes, those who have made dietary changes and are curious about the effect, or anyone whose healthcare provider has suggested checking these values.
What is tested?
- Glucose (Fasting): the level of sugar in your blood after a period of fasting. Measured from a blood sample taken on an empty stomach.
- HbA1c: glycated haemoglobin, which reflects your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. Unlike fasting glucose, HbA1c is not affected by what you ate or drank the day before.
What can this test tell you?
The results may indicate whether your blood sugar regulation falls within expected ranges. Fasting glucose provides a point-in-time value, while HbA1c shows a trend. If both values are within the reference range, it may suggest that blood sugar regulation is functioning as expected. Values outside the range may warrant a conversation with your healthcare provider.
How is the sample collected?
A blood sample is drawn at a certified sample point (afnamepunt). There are 650+ locations across the Netherlands. After placing your order, you can select a location and time that suits you.
When is this test useful?
This test may be useful when you want a straightforward look at your blood sugar levels, for example as part of a general health check or when curiosity about metabolic health arises.
What do the results mean?
Results are presented with reference ranges. Fasting glucose can fluctuate based on recent meals, stress, and sleep, while HbA1c is more stable. Your healthcare provider can help interpret the results in the context of your lifestyle and medical history.
What happens after the results?
Your results are available in your personal dashboard. If you have questions about the values, or if any results fall outside the reference range, discussing them with your healthcare provider is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, fasting for 8-12 hours is required for accurate glucose results. HbA1c does not require fasting.
This test costs €64,-. The blood draw is part of it, so there are no extra draw costs; you pay yourself.
No. We arrange the referral through ZorgDomein within one business day of your order; order after 17:00 or at the weekend and that business day starts later. The ZorgDomein email contains a barcode, which you show at the draw site. At a few draw sites you choose a time on your order page, or we schedule the appointment for you.
No. Blood testing you request yourself is not part of the basic Dutch insurance. You pay it yourself, and it does not come off your deductible (eigen risico).
Count on one business day, and a day extra if you order after 17:00 or at the weekend. That is how long the referral email takes, and without that referral you cannot be drawn yet. At some draw sites you then walk in without an appointment; the others work by appointment. Each location says which.
The barcode from the ZorgDomein email and a valid ID. You show the barcode on your phone; you do not need to print it. Without a BSN you get no barcode in the email, and you print the referral form from the link in the email.
Yes, take your medication as normal, unless your own doctor said something else. Some tests ask for more, such as no alcohol for 24 hours or no heavy training for 48 hours. You read that on the test and in the instructions with your order.
At the draw site you show the barcode and a valid ID. Then your blood is taken; allow about a quarter of an hour.
Yes. Every result gets an assessment from a BIG-registered doctor, with an explanation of your values in your account. Treatment you discuss with your GP.
SlimmerLab works with a network of independent, certified laboratories spread across the Netherlands. Those laboratories also manage the draw sites; SlimmerLab is not their owner. Reference values can differ slightly from laboratory to laboratory.
No. Your test does not go through your GP and does not enter your medical record. Your data goes to a healthcare provider only if you give written consent, and it is never sold. Anonymous testing is not possible: a valid result requires your name, date of birth and a valid ID.
What We Test
| No. | Biomarker | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) | mmol/mol |
| 02 | Glucose (Fasting) | mmol/l |
| Your results are usually in your SlimmerLab account within 2 working days of the blood draw. | ||
Preparation
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Come fasting
RequiredFrom 22:00 the evening before, eat and drink nothing except water. That is at least 8 hours. Skip coffee, tea, chewing gum and smoking that morning. Plan the draw before 10:00.
- Water is always fine. Drink as usual beforehand, it makes the draw easier.
- Take your usual medication, unless your own doctor told you otherwise.
Extend this panel
Same draw, no second appointment.
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