Preparing for your diabetes test
- FBS / OGTT: Fast 8–12 hours (water only).
- HbA1c: No fasting required – come anytime.
- Inform us about medications (insulin, metformin, etc).
- Avoid heavy exercise 12h before test.
HbA1c results in 24h; FBS same day.
Fasting Blood Sugar, OGTT, and HbA1c – all in one place. Early detection at 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka.
Measures glucose after 8h fast – diagnosis baseline.
No fasting needed. Reflects long-term sugar control.
Oral Glucose Tolerance – gold standard for gestational diabetes.
Choose the right test based on your needs. Our clinicians will guide you.
Requires 8-hour fast. Used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. Quick and affordable.
When: Morning appointment preferred.
No fasting! Reflects average blood glucose over 3 months. Ideal for monitoring or initial screening.
Result: 24h, shows estimated average glucose.
Fasting, then sugary drink and timed blood draws. Gold standard for gestational diabetes.
Duration: 2-3 hours at clinic.
HbA1c results in 24h; FBS same day.
We use calibrated glucometers and lab analyzers. HbA1c by validated method.
Our clinicians explain your numbers and next steps – diet, exercise, or referral.
Visit our clinic at 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka (nea Unilag). Yaba and Shomolu are just minutes away.
52 Sholanke Street, Off Chemist Junction, Akoka, Lagos
Mon–Sat: 9am – 5pm (Sun closed)
No appointment needed for FBS or HbA1c. Just walk in.