Private Cholesterol and Diabetes Screening
Understanding your health markers is the first step toward proactive wellness. At Broadstone Village Pharmacy, we offer quick, convenient, and confidential private screening services for key indicators of cardiovascular health: cholesterol and blood glucose (diabetes).These tests are essential if you have a family history of heart disease or diabetes, or if you simply want a baseline assessment of your current health status. No GP appointment is required.
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The screening process
1. Booking and Consultation
Book a private appointment with our trained pharmacist. During the consultation, we will discuss your medical history, diet, and lifestyle to understand your overall risk factors.
2. Quick and Simple Testing
We perform the tests using a small finger-prick sample of blood:
- Cholesterol (Lipid Profile): Measures Total Cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and Triglycerides.
- Blood Glucose (HbA1c): Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months, which is key for identifying diabetes risk.
3. Immediate Results and Advice
In most cases, we can provide you with your results within minutes. Our pharmacist will explain what your numbers mean, discuss any concerns, and offer personalised, actionable lifestyle and diet advice.
If your results fall outside the healthy range, the pharmacist will provide a clear, written referral recommendation for you to take to your GP for further investigation or treatment.
Key Benefits of Private Screening
- Convenience: Get tested quickly and locally without a long wait for an NHS appointment.
- Early Detection: Identifying high cholesterol or pre-diabetes early allows you to make effective lifestyle changes to reduce your long-term health risk.
- Confidentiality: All testing and consultation is done privately within our consultation room.
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Take charge of your health today. Cost: £[Insert Price Here, e.g., 35.00] for the combined screening service. Fasting: For the most accurate cholesterol results, you may be advised to fast for 8-12 hours prior to your appointment. Check with us when you book.