{"product_id":"weight-management-blood-test","title":"Weight management blood test - Cholesterol, HbA1c \u0026 Thyroid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a blood test for weight management show?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight management blood test looks at three key areas to understand your health including your risk for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and thyroid disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results of your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/home-blood-test\"\u003eblood test\u003c\/a\u003e will help you make healthier life choices and find your healthy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're losing weight without changing your diet or exercise routine, please do not use this test. You should see your GP to look into your unintentional weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood test for weight management includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCholesterol (lipid profile) - 7 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholesterol is an essential fat that your body produces. It helps make vitamin D and hormones. Your body needs cholesterol to stay healthy, but too much can increase your risk of heart disease. The cholesterol home test, also called a lipid profile test, measures the different \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/what-are-fats\"\u003etypes of fats\u003c\/a\u003e in your blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol home test checks 7 biomarkers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDL (low-density lipoproteins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-HDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDL (good cholesterol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cholesterol: HDL ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriglycerides: HDL ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh cholesterol has no symptoms, so regular testing is the only way to keep track of your levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy levels of cholesterol:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9795%; height: 172.778px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eType of cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e Healthy level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eBelow 5mmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1944px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 55.1944px;\"\u003eHDL (good cholesterol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 55.1944px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 1.0mmol\/L for men\u003cbr\u003eAbove 1.2mmol\/L for women\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eNon-HDL (bad cholesterol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eBelow 4mmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eLDL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eBelow 3mmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eLess than 1.7mmol\/l (after fasting for 12 hours)\u003cbr\u003eLess than 2.3 (non-fasting)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eTriglycerides HDL ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eThere are no widely accepted normal values for the TG:HDL ratio. Generally, the lower your result the better.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHbA1c (diabetes risk) - 1 biomarker\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Blood sugar or glucose levels are a measurement that shows how much glucose (blood sugar) you have in your blood. Blood sugar is vital as it provides the body’s cells with energy. Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels become too high.”\u003c\/em\u003e - Dr. Neel Patel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the past 3 months. This can help you understand your risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the amount of sugar in your blood rises, any that your body can’t use attaches to red blood cells to form glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed blood cells live for around 3 months, which is why a HbA1c test measures the average blood sugar over the past few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home HbA1c test will show you whether you have healthy levels of HbA1c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9795%; height: 39.1944px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eNormal  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e Below 42 mmol\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003ePrediabetes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e42 to 47 mmol\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003eDiabetes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003e48 mmol\/mol or over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThyroid function — 2 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thyroid is a gland at the front of your neck that produces hormones (T3 and T4).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it becomes underactive, it may not release the right levels of these hormones. This can result in symptoms such as weight gain, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/thyroid-hair-loss\"\u003ehair loss\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/illnesses-and-chronic-health-advice\/hypothyroidism-migraine-headaches\"\u003emigraines\u003c\/a\u003e and fatigue. If your thyroid becomes overactive, it may release too many hormones. This may cause symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety and weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home thyroid blood test checks levels of free thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which regulates the release of thyroid hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy ranges include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9795%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003eHormone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003eRanges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003eFree T4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003e Between 12-22 pmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003eTSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003eBetween 0.27 - 4.2 mIU\/L \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"1 Test Kit","offer_id":44505882886332,"sku":"4316","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/Weight_management_blood_test_-_Cholesterol_HbA1c_Thyroid.png?v=1785928291","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/weight-management-blood-test","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}