Heart Health Check-up for People with Diabetes
A targeted cardiovascular, metabolic and kidney health assessment for adults living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, combining ECG, echocardiography, kidney ultrasound, blood and urine testing, and GP review.
- ECG
- Echocardiogram
- Kidney ultrasound
- HbA1c & lipid profile
- Kidney & liver bloods
- Urine microalbumin
- GP consultation
- No GP referral required
Heart and Kidney Screening Designed Around Diabetes Risk
Diabetes can affect several systems at the same time. Blood glucose control is important, but cardiovascular structure and rhythm, cholesterol burden and kidney health also influence long-term risk. This package combines those areas rather than looking at one result in isolation.
Heart Health Check for People with Diabetes
Best when you want a diabetes-focused review that combines heart testing with renal and metabolic assessment.
- 12-lead ECG
- Echocardiogram
- Kidney ultrasound
- HbA1c and blood glucose assessment
- Full lipid profile
- Kidney, liver, thyroid and general blood tests
- Urine microalbumin assessment
- Private GP consultation
Standard Heart Health Check
Best when your main concern is the heart itself and you do not need the diabetes-specific kidney, urine and metabolic components in this package.
- Consultant cardiology assessment
- Echocardiogram
- 12-lead ECG
- Heart physical examination
- Higher tiers available with GP review and blood tests
Eight Components in One Coordinated Health Check
The package is structured to review electrical heart activity, cardiac structure, kidney anatomy, glycaemic control and the blood and urine markers that matter when monitoring diabetes-related cardiovascular and renal risk.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
A resting 12-lead ECG records the heart’s electrical activity and can identify rhythm or conduction abnormalities and other ECG changes that may need clinical correlation.
Echocardiography (ECHO)
Ultrasound imaging evaluates cardiac chambers, valves, wall thickness, pumping function and other structural findings relevant to long-term cardiovascular health.
Kidney Ultrasound
Assesses kidney size, structure, cortical appearance and the urinary tract for structural abnormalities. Early diabetic kidney disease is primarily assessed with blood and urine markers, so imaging is interpreted alongside them.
Private GP Consultation
A one-to-one medical review of symptoms, diabetes history, medication, cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle and the results generated by your assessment.
Blood Sugar & HbA1c
Glucose and HbA1c provide information about current and longer-term glycaemic control, helping place your cardiovascular and renal findings into metabolic context.
Full Lipid Profile
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides are reviewed because lipid management is a major part of cardiovascular risk reduction in diabetes.
General Health Blood Tests
Includes full blood count plus kidney and liver function markers, with thyroid and other package-listed markers used to identify additional contributors to cardiovascular risk or symptoms.
Urine Microalbumin
Urinary albumin assessment helps screen for early diabetic kidney involvement. Your GP interprets the result with creatinine/eGFR, blood pressure and diabetes control.
Why Diabetes Changes the Cardiovascular Risk Conversation
People living with diabetes can develop cardiovascular and renal changes even when they feel well. A structured review helps identify modifiable risk factors and investigate abnormalities before they become more clinically significant.
Silent cardiovascular disease
Diabetes can coexist with coronary and vascular disease without classic symptoms. Resting ECG and echocardiography do not exclude coronary artery disease, but they can identify findings that may prompt more targeted investigation.
Cardiac structural change
Long-standing diabetes, hypertension and metabolic disease may be associated with left ventricular hypertrophy, impaired relaxation, chamber enlargement or reduced pumping function.
Kidney involvement
Albumin in the urine and reduced eGFR can appear before symptoms. Renal imaging adds information about kidney anatomy and other structural causes of abnormal kidney results.
Atherosclerotic risk
LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, smoking history and glycaemic control interact to influence future heart attack and stroke risk.
Medication and risk review
Your GP can review the results alongside your medication list and existing diabetes care plan, then advise whether further primary care or specialist review is appropriate.
Baseline for future comparison
A documented ECG, echocardiogram, kidney scan and blood profile can provide a useful baseline if future symptoms or changes develop.
What Each Test Tells You — and What It Does Not
No single test can answer every cardiovascular question. The value of this package comes from combining complementary tests and interpreting them in clinical context.
| Test | Main role | Useful for | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-lead ECG | Electrical activity | Heart rate, rhythm, conduction and selected ECG abnormalities | A short resting ECG can miss intermittent rhythm problems and does not rule out coronary artery disease. |
| Echocardiogram | Heart structure and function | Chambers, valves, wall thickness, ejection fraction and cardiac function | Does not directly show blocked coronary arteries. |
| Kidney ultrasound | Renal anatomy | Kidney size, structural abnormalities, cysts, obstruction and visible urinary tract changes | Early diabetic nephropathy may have a normal ultrasound. |
| HbA1c / glucose | Glycaemic control | Average blood glucose and current metabolic context | Does not show heart structure or kidney anatomy. |
| Lipid profile | Cardiovascular risk marker | Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides | Needs interpretation with age, blood pressure, smoking, diabetes history and other risk factors. |
| Urine microalbumin | Kidney risk marker | Early urinary albumin loss associated with diabetic kidney disease | An abnormal result may need repeat confirmation and clinical correlation. |
Advantages of a Diabetes-Focused Heart Health Check
Earlier identification
Combining cardiac testing with metabolic and renal markers can flag abnormalities that deserve attention before complications progress.
Better diabetes context
Your HbA1c, lipids, kidney markers and heart tests are considered together rather than in separate appointments.
Individualised review
The GP consultation allows results to be interpreted against your personal history, medication, symptoms and cardiovascular risk factors.
Prevention-focused planning
Where risk factors are identified, the next step may involve lifestyle measures, medication review or further specialist assessment.
Clearer understanding
You receive an explanation of what the individual tests mean and which findings are reassuring, borderline or need follow-up.
One coordinated pathway
Imaging, ECG, bloods, urine testing and medical review are organised as one targeted package for people with diabetes.
How the Heart Health Check for Diabetes Works
The exact order may vary by clinic schedule, but your assessment is coordinated so that the imaging, ECG, laboratory tests and medical review can be interpreted together.
Check-in and clinical information
Bring your medication list, diabetes history and any previous ECG, echocardiogram, blood tests or kidney reports.
12-lead electrocardiogram
Adhesive electrodes are applied to record the heart’s electrical activity while you rest.
Echocardiogram
Ultrasound gel and a probe are used over the chest to assess heart chambers, valves and pumping function.
Kidney ultrasound
Both kidneys and relevant urinary tract structures are assessed for size, appearance and structural abnormalities.
Blood and urine tests
Samples are collected for HbA1c, lipid profile, general health bloods and urine microalbumin assessment as included in the package.
GP consultation and next-step plan
Your medical review integrates diabetes control, cardiovascular findings, kidney results and lifestyle or medication considerations. Timing may depend on laboratory result availability.
Book Your Heart Health Check for Diabetes
Use the secure booking page to choose the clinic and an available appointment. No routine GP referral is required.
- £849 package price
- ECG + echocardiogram
- Kidney ultrasound
- Blood and urine assessment
- Private GP consultation
- Available 7 days a week
Heart Health Check-up for People with Diabetes
For adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who want a more complete review of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic health than a basic diabetes check alone.
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What Is Included in the £849 Package?
The price brings together cardiovascular testing, renal imaging, laboratory assessment and GP review in a single diabetes-focused pathway.
| Component | Included |
|---|---|
| 12-lead ECG | Included |
| Echocardiogram / heart ultrasound | Included |
| Kidney ultrasound | Included |
| HbA1c / blood glucose assessment | Included |
| Full lipid profile | Included |
| Full blood count, kidney and liver function tests | Included |
| Thyroid / other package-listed general health markers | Included |
| Urine microalbumin assessment | Included |
| Private GP consultation | Included |
| Total package price | £849 |
Laboratory panels can occasionally change as test providers update profiles. If a specific biomarker is essential to you, confirm it with the clinic when booking.
Specialist Diagnostics With Clear Onward Care
Our aim is to make the diagnostic pathway understandable: rapid access, specialist-performed testing, clear reporting and a defined next step if something needs further investigation.
Experienced cardiac imaging team
Cardiac ultrasound and ECG services are supported by clinicians with specialist cardiovascular experience.
Fast private access
Same-day and next-day appointments are often available, including weekends, subject to clinic capacity.
No routine GP referral
You can self-refer and book directly. Bring any existing NHS or private results if you have them.
Results explained clearly
Key imaging findings can be discussed around the time of the test, with formal reports and laboratory results following according to the relevant turnaround.
Onward referral when needed
If a finding requires specialist or NHS follow-up, your report can support the next stage of your care.
Heart, kidney and metabolic context
The package is designed around the interconnected risks of diabetes rather than treating each result as an isolated number.
Central London and St Albans
London Private Ultrasound operates seven days a week, with appointments available across its Central London and St Albans clinics.
Central London · Harley Street Medical District
27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN
Convenient for Bond Street, Oxford Circus, Marylebone, Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Soho and the West End.
St Albans · Hertfordshire
54–56 Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3HZ
Convenient for St Albans City station and patients travelling from Hertfordshire, Watford, Hatfield, Harpenden and North London.
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Heart Health Check for People with Diabetes: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Heart Health Check for People with Diabetes?
The package is £849. It is designed to combine ECG, echocardiography, kidney ultrasound, diabetes-related blood and urine markers, and GP review in one coordinated assessment.
Who is this health check designed for?
It is designed for adults living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who want a more detailed cardiovascular, metabolic and kidney health review, whether newly diagnosed or managing diabetes long term.
Does the package include an echocardiogram and ECG?
Yes. The package includes both a 12-lead ECG and an echocardiogram. The ECG records electrical activity; the echocardiogram assesses heart structure, valves and pumping function.
Why is a kidney ultrasound included?
Diabetes can affect kidney health, so renal assessment is relevant. Ultrasound assesses kidney anatomy and structural abnormalities. Early diabetic kidney disease is more directly screened with urine albumin and blood kidney-function markers, which is why these tests are interpreted together.
Does a normal ECG and echocardiogram rule out coronary artery disease?
No. A resting ECG and echocardiogram provide important information about rhythm, structure and function, but they do not directly visualise coronary artery narrowing. Depending on symptoms and risk, a clinician may recommend additional testing such as CT coronary angiography, stress testing or other specialist assessment.
What blood tests are included?
The package description includes HbA1c / blood glucose assessment, a full lipid profile, full blood count, kidney and liver function testing, plus thyroid and other general-health markers. If a particular biomarker is essential to you, confirm the exact current panel with the clinic when booking.
What is the urine microalbumin test for?
Urinary albumin testing helps identify small amounts of albumin leaking into the urine, which can be an early marker of diabetic kidney involvement. Abnormal results may need confirmation and interpretation alongside eGFR, creatinine, blood pressure and diabetes control.
Do I need a GP referral?
No routine GP referral is required. You can book directly. If you already have diabetes clinic letters, blood tests, medication lists, previous ECGs or cardiac imaging, bring them because they provide valuable clinical context.
Will I receive my results on the same day?
Key imaging and ECG findings may be explained around the time of your appointment. Blood and urine results take longer and the GP review may be scheduled once the laboratory results are available so the whole assessment can be interpreted together.
Is this a replacement for my NHS diabetes review?
No. It is a private additional assessment and does not replace your routine NHS diabetes, GP or specialist follow-up. You should continue prescribed medication and scheduled diabetes care unless your treating clinician advises otherwise.
Take a More Complete Look at Heart and Kidney Health with Diabetes
Book a targeted £849 assessment combining cardiac testing, renal ultrasound, metabolic blood tests, urine assessment and GP review. No routine GP referral is required.