Keep track of your blood sugar control
Two markers that track your blood sugar control: HbA1c for your average over recent months, with a current glucose reading. No fasting needed, so you can come any time.
No doctor's referral, no fasting. Walk in or book a slot.
How would you like to get tested?
Book a time
Reserve a slot at your nearest branch online, then walk straight in. Best if you want a guaranteed time.
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No appointment needed. Come through any branch, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.
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Two markers that show how your blood sugar is tracking: your recent average and a current reading. From one blood draw, no fasting needed.
Average blood sugar
HbA1c. Your average blood sugar over the past two to three months, the main measure of longer-term control.
Current blood sugar
Glucose (Random). A snapshot of your blood sugar on the day, taken without fasting.
Your results come with an ODx report
With this panel you also receive an ODx Functional Health Report, which reads your results against optimal ranges, not just disease ranges, so you can spot imbalances early and track them over time.
See ODx reports and an example →Three steps, no GP needed
Book a slot or walk in
Reserve a time at your branch, or walk straight in. No doctor's referral, and no fasting needed.
Quick blood draw
A nurse takes a small blood sample, just a few minutes.
Results in 2 to 5 days
A colour-coded report by marker, with a free certificate you can share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful if you already manage diabetes or prediabetes and want a convenient way to track your control.
Living with diabetes
You manage diabetes and want to track your control between clinic visits.
Recently diagnosed
You want to follow your numbers as you settle into a routine.
Checking your control
You want to see how recent changes are working.
On long-term medication
You want regular HbA1c checks alongside your care.
A convenient check
You want a quick, no-fasting check without an appointment.
Tracking over time
You want to follow your HbA1c trend, with your doctor.
What people say
Friendly and competent staff. Both at reception and the nurse. A much simpler process than going through doctors. Thank you ladies.
The staff at reception as well as the nurses are friendly and professional. I've also always received results timeously. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Highly highly highly recommend. The experience was painless and the practice was inviting and well kept. The report was extremely detailed and informative and I would have this as top of my list for preventive care.
Amazing experience, highly professional staff. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Juliette and her team enough, friendly and kind from the get go. Bloods were drawn with minimal discomfort and the labs came back quickly.
Excellent experience at Epicentre. The staff were professional, kind, and took time to explain everything clearly. The facility was clean, booking was easy, and I did not feel rushed.
What this does not do
This panel tracks blood sugar control. It complements your diabetes care rather than replacing your clinic or treatment plan.
- Do not start, stop or change any treatment based on these results; that is a decision for your doctor.
- A single set of results is a snapshot; your numbers are best read as a trend over time.
- Diabetes monitoring and treatment are available free at public clinics in South Africa; this is a private, convenient option that works alongside that care.
- Share your results with the doctor or clinic that manages your diabetes.
Quick answers
Three walk-in labs
Durban
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Johannesburg
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Round out the picture
Medically reviewed by Dr Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director at Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Reviewed 2 June 2026. Epicentre Aids Risk Management (Pty) Ltd provides diagnostic laboratory testing and does not provide diagnoses, treatment or prescriptions to the public; results are intended to inform discussions with a registered healthcare practitioner.
Stay on top of your blood sugar
No doctor's referral and no fasting needed, with results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a slot, walk in, or message us with any questions. Share your results with the clinic that manages your diabetes.