Blood sugar test (HbA1c)
Blood sugar test (HbA1c)
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Monitor your blood sugar – easily from home
Keep an eye on your long-term blood sugar—no doctor’s appointment needed. The DoctorBox HbA1c test shows you how your blood sugar has developed over the past 8–12 weeks. Ideal for early detection of type 2 diabetes or monitoring existing metabolic changes.
Your benefits at a glance
- Test your long-term value (HbA1c)—shows your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months.
- Take the test conveniently at home – no doctor’s visit or lab appointment needed
- Fast results—usually available within 72 hours
- Explained in layman's terms – your results digitally & visually in the DoctorBox app
- Medically validated & CE certified – analyzed in a specialized German laboratory
- Complete & discreet—everything included in the kit, free shipping, and anonymous packaging
Securely stored—your data is end-to-end encrypted in your digital health account in the DoctorBox app
What the HbA1c test measures
The HbA1c value (also called long-term blood sugar) is a reliable marker for assessing your blood sugar control over 8–12 weeks.
It helps you with:
- Detect hidden diabetes risks
- Keep track of metabolic changes
- To check the effectiveness of diet & exercise
- Take action early—before symptoms develop
How the test works
- Blood sample collection:
With the included collection kit, you take a few drops of blood from your fingertip.
- Send in sample:
Apply the blood sample to the dried blood card and send it to our partner lab using the prepaid return envelope.
- Receive results:
Your results will be available within 72 hours in the DoctorBox app – clearly visualized and explained in simple terms.
Who is this test suitable for?
- For suspected prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
- For persistent fatigue, concentration problems, or overweight
- For people with a family history
- As a regular check-up for metabolic disorders
Did you know?
With the DoctorBox preventive membership, you get the at-home blood sugar test included – and even save money:
Membership costs just €29.99 per year or €2.99 per month – much cheaper than buying the test individually.
You’ll also get reminders for upcoming screenings, keep a digital health diary, use the AI health assistant for symptom analysis, and receive personalized recommendations—all in the DoctorBox app, all in one place.
More prevention, less hassle—and save money, too.
👉 Become a member now and start benefiting!
An elevated HbA1c level can indicate impaired blood sugar control and may be associated with various symptoms and health problems:
- Polyuria (excessive urge to urinate): High blood sugar levels can cause the kidneys to excrete more water, resulting in frequent urination.
- Polydipsia (excessive thirst): Increased urination often causes you to feel very thirsty. Fatigue: High blood sugar levels can prevent the body from converting glucose into energy efficiently, which can lead to general fatigue.
- Weight loss : In some people, high blood sugar levels can cause weight loss as the body tries to excrete excess glucose through urine.
- Susceptibility to infections : High blood sugar can affect the immune system and increase susceptibility to infections.
It is important to note that some people with elevated HbA1c may not have any obvious symptoms. In the long term, untreated high blood sugar levels can cause serious health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, so regular monitoring of HbA1c is important, especially for people with risk factors for diabetes or those who already have diabetes.
After your sample has been evaluated in the medical laboratory, you will receive your individual results in digital form via the DoctorBox app.
The results are presented clearly and the additional information is formulated in a way that is understandable even for laypeople.
The HbA1c test is useful for:
- People with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar control.
- People at increased risk for diabetes due to factors such as family history, obesity or inactivity.
- People who want to keep an eye on their blood sugar and proactively promote their health.
- Anyone who wants to be certain about their current blood sugar status without having to go to a doctor’s appointment.
Our HbA1c test allows you to conveniently and promptly check your blood sugar level to optimally manage your health.
The DoctorBox home tests must not be used:
- If you are not yet of legal age/adult (18 years and older)
The blood sugar (HbA1c) test is not suitable for examining serious acute illnesses. If you have serious symptoms, are suffering from extreme pain or have a high fever, please contact your doctor.
You can find the instructions for use here .
Sample collection process
1. Collect sample at home
Read the enclosed instructions carefully before starting. Collecting the blood sample is straightforward and only takes a few steps.
2. Scan barcode
Simply scan the included barcode in the DoctorBox app – this ensures your sample is uniquely assigned to you.
3. Send samples
Package the blood sample as described in the instructions and, if possible, drop the prepaid envelope in the mail on the same day.
4. Your results in the app
After the lab analysis, you’ll get your result directly in the DoctorBox app – clear, easy to understand, and accessible anytime.
