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HbA1c Blood Test Referrals

Track how your blood glucose improves on Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program with HbA1c tests directly from Defeat Diabetes, without needing a GP referral.

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How does an HbA1c work?

HbA1c measures your average blood glucose levels over the past three months.

A higher percentage of blood glucose indicates a greater risk of diabetes-related complications. Evidence shows you can improve your HbA1c by following an approach like the Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program.

What you get:

You’ll receive two referrals for an HbA1c test via email from our partners at Bloody Good Test, without the need to visit a GP, saving you time and money.

Before beginning the Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program, check your starting HbA1c at one of more than 2,000 participating collection centres nationally.
Your results will be sent directly to your Defeat Diabetes member profile as well as securely via email.
After three months of following the Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program eating plan, use your second HbA1c referral to see changes to your blood glucose.

See HbA1c blood test referrals pricing

Find your nearest collection centre

Use the interactive map to find your nearest collection centre. Once you have your referrals, you can walk in for your HbA1c test.

No appointment required.

Success Stories

"I have officially been declared in remission by my GP with an HbA1c of under 6%. Eight years of struggle to control worsening blood sugar and general health, and all under control in just six months of following the program."

Sharon F

"My HbA1c was 7.8%, and my doctor wanted me to take a fourth drug that would make me feel sick and have chronic diarrhoea. But since joining Defeat Diabetes, my HbA1c has dropped to 5.9%, and I’m in remission."

Colin B

"When the doctor told me I had an HbA1c of 7.9% and had type 2 diabetes, I was shocked. Within 12 months of following the Defeat Diabetes Program, I had lost 25 kgs, and my HbA1c was 5.8%! I’m really happy with where I’ve got to."

Michelle K

Frequently asked questions

Where do I go to get my blood collected?

You can find your nearest collection centre by clicking our map here. There are over 2000 collection centres across Australia, with participating clinics from:

Can I go to any collection centre?

Your HbA1c referral can only be used at any of our three pathology partners (Australian Clinical Labs, 4Cyte and Wise Medical) with more than 2000 collection centres across Australia. See below for locations:

Do I need to make an appointment with the collection centre?

No appointment is needed, but it's probably a good idea to call the collection centre beforehand to confirm opening hours.

Is there an additional fee for my blood collection?

No, there are no additional costs - we include all fees.

I can’t find a collection centre near me. Does that mean I can’t buy the HbA1c test?

Not necessarily. Contact us with details about your suburb, and we’ll do our best to find a convenient collection centre for you. We’re pretty good at this!

Who is Bloody Good Tests?

Bloody Good Tests are the provider of your HbA1c referral. Defeat Diabetes has partnered with Bloody Good Tests so you can track your low carb progress over time.

Is my personal information secure?

Yes, your privacy is our top priority. All your personal information and test results are securely stored in Australia. Your data is your data, and we’ll keep it that way.

Can I use the HbA1c referral if I live outside of Australia?

Currently, our services are available only within Australia. We’re working on expanding to other regions in the future.