Diabetes screening in Qatar: HbA1c and fasting glucose

The three markers in the package

Eden's Diabetes Check-Up includes HbA1c, fasting blood glucose and urine analysis. HbA1c reflects glucose bound to haemoglobin over a longer window than a single reading, fasting blood glucose is a point-in-time measurement, and urine analysis is a general screening test that includes glucose among other parameters.

Together these give your doctor several angles on the same question rather than relying on one number.

Related markers you may already have

HbA1c is also included in Eden's Sports Energy & Recovery package. If you are monitoring metabolic health more broadly, the Cholesterol package covers total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL, and the Kidney Function package covers creatinine, urea and urine analysis.

Check each package page for the exact list before booking so you only pay for what you need.

Preparation and next steps

Fasting requirements depend on which markers your doctor has requested. Confirm the instructions for your specific appointment with the Eden team on 4044 1999 or on WhatsApp at 5580 1999 before you attend.

Once your report is issued you can request it as a secure digital PDF or as a printed copy, and review it with your clinician.

How booking works at Eden, step by step

Every Eden package is booked from the same short online form. You choose the package, decide between a visit to the laboratory at Laffan Tower in West Bay or home sample collection, pick the date and time that suits you, add your contact details, and state whether you are paying yourself or using insurance. A confirmation number is shown on screen as soon as the request is submitted, and the laboratory team follows up to confirm the slot.

Prices are published next to each package, in Qatari riyals, with the full list of included biomarkers. There is no separate consultation charge for booking a package, and nothing is added to the list of tests without your agreement. If you prefer to arrange the appointment by phone, call 4044 1999 or send a message on WhatsApp to 5580 1999.

If you hold health insurance, Eden works with MSH, GIG, Henner, Cigna, MetLife, GlobeMed, QLM and AlKoot. Bring your insurance card together with your Qatar ID so reception can verify your coverage before the sample is taken.

Reading and keeping your Eden report

Eden issues a digital laboratory report that lists every measured value beside the laboratory reference range, so you and your doctor can see exactly what was analysed. You can request a secure PDF by email or through the patient portal, and a printed copy can be prepared for pickup or delivery if you need one for a clinic visit, an employer or an insurance file.

A result that sits outside a reference range is not a diagnosis on its own; ranges vary with the method used, and a value only becomes meaningful alongside your symptoms, history and examination. Eden reports the measurements accurately and leaves interpretation to your treating clinician.

Keeping your previous reports is useful. Comparing the same marker measured on the same panel over time usually tells a clinician more than a single reading, which is why many patients repeat the same Eden package rather than switching between different test lists.