Blood Glucose & HbA1c Testing in Pre-Employment and Occupational Health Medicals

Promoting Safer, Healthier Workplaces with Early Detection of Diabetes and Blood Sugar Irregularities

Why Test Blood Glucose or HbA1c in Pre-Employment Medicals?

A Blood Glucose Test (finger-prick or venous) and HbA1c Test (glycated haemoglobin) are commonly included in pre-employment and occupational health assessments to:

  • ✅ Identify undiagnosed diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions

  • ✅ Assess risk for hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia in safety-critical roles

  • ✅ Monitor existing diabetes to ensure it's well-controlled

  • ✅ Reduce absenteeism and enhance employee well-being

  • ✅ Support workplace safety, especially for roles with high physical or cognitive demands

Many chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes develop gradually and without symptoms. Early detection via these simple tests can prevent serious complications and enable timely medical management.

Who Needs Blood Glucose or HbA1c Screening?

While all candidates may benefit from baseline health screening, glucose monitoring is especially important for:

  • 🚛 Commercial drivers (heavy vehicle, rail, mining)

  • 🏗️ Safety-critical workers (construction, manufacturing, logistics)

  • 👷 Workers exposed to heat, working at heights, or operating machinery

  • 🧪 Night shift workers or those with irregular schedules

  • 🩺 Workers with a history of high blood pressure, obesity, or family history of diabetes

Types of Tests Offered

1. Random or Fasting Blood Glucose Test

  • Measures sugar levels at a single point in time.

  • Fasting glucose provides a clearer picture of baseline blood sugar control.

  • Helps detect hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) or hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), which can impact workplace safety and performance.

2. HbA1c Test (Glycated Haemoglobin)

  • Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months.

  • Especially useful for long-term monitoring or in candidates with known diabetes.

  • A reading of 5.7%–6.4% indicates prediabetes; 6.5% or higher suggests diabetes.

Key Benefits to Employers

  • 🛡️ Ensure fitness for duty in safety-sensitive roles

  • 📉 Reduce risk of medical incidents at work (e.g., dizziness, fatigue, diabetic shock)

  • 📊 Baseline data for future health monitoring or WHS compliance

  • 💼 Supportive workplace health initiatives through early intervention

  • 📋 Meet insurance, risk, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NHVAS, rail safety standards)

Confidential & Compliant Reporting

At Djinda Health, our assessments are:

  • 🔒 Confidential and privacy compliant

  • 🩺 Reviewed by qualified occupational health practitioners

  • 📝 Reports available to employers with candidate consent

  • 📍 Performed on-site at our Riverton clinic or as part of a broader employment medical package

What Happens if Abnormal Results Are Found?

If elevated blood glucose or HbA1c levels are identified, we:

  1. Provide clear, confidential feedback to the candidate

  2. Recommend follow-up with their regular GP or endocrinologist

  3. Where required, offer a fitness for work assessment or ongoing review

Our goal is not to exclude candidates, but to support a safe work environment while encouraging timely medical management.

Book a Pre-Employment Blood Glucose Test Today

Whether you're an employer requiring health screening or a candidate preparing for a new job, Djinda Health provides accurate and timely blood glucose and HbA1c testing as part of your occupational medical.

Need other testing? We also offer:

  • Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL) Medicals

  • Audiometry & Spirometry

  • Visual Screening (Ishihara, Snellen)

  • Drug & Alcohol Testing

  • ECG, EarFit, and more

🟢 Promote health. Protect productivity. Choose Djinda Health.