HbA1c
- What it measures
- Your average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
- Why it matters
- The standard measure for diagnosing and tracking diabetes.
Well Man Clinic
Diabetes
Support healthy blood sugar, alongside your GP care.
What it is
Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes develop when the body struggles to keep blood sugar in a healthy range, often because cells have become resistant to insulin.
It usually builds over many years and is closely linked to weight around the middle, inactivity, sleep and stress. Lifestyle change can make a big difference, and some people bring their blood sugar back into the normal range.
Is this you?
- Energy crashes after meals
- Increased thirst
- Passing urine more often
- Weight gain around the middle
- A raised HbA1c on a blood test
Common root causes
We look at all three corners of the body–mind–brain triangle.
Body
Insulin resistance, fat around the liver and abdomen, and low muscle mass.
Mind
Eating patterns, stress eating and alcohol.
Brain
Poor sleep and stress hormones, both of which raise blood sugar.
How we assess it
Blood sugar and insulin markers, body composition and waist measurement, with a detailed review of diet, activity, sleep and stress.
Available in clinic in Llandudno, or remotely by video with home or partner-site blood tests.
Never change or stop diabetes medication without speaking to your GP or diabetes team. We work alongside them.
Take the symptom profile
Our Whole-Body Health Profile covers diabetes and every other body system, with sections written just for men. It shows which areas are worth investigating, and takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Key lab tests
The tests most often useful for diabetes. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
Fasting insulin with HOMA-IR
- What it measures
- How much insulin your body needs to control blood sugar.
- Why it matters
- Can reveal insulin resistance years before blood sugar rises.
Liver function including GGT
- What it measures
- Liver enzymes.
- Why it matters
- Fat in the liver is closely linked to insulin resistance.
Start with the Men's Health MOT
One assessment, a full picture of your health, and a clear plan.