For patients with diabetes, urine testing is an important part of diabetes annual review. We do this through a test called the albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) test. This test looks for small amounts of protein in the urine which can be an early sign of kidney damage.
We know many people would prefer to avoid the clinic and test at home wherever possible. A new, NHS-funded service allows people to do this test at home, with a kit and a smartphone.
The new service is run by Healthy.io. If you want to find out more, please click here. If you meet the criteria to take part, you will receive a text message (or a letter) about this testing process.
This text is not a scam. You do not need to pay for the service. If you would rather opt out of the process you can let them know at any time. If you want to speak to their customer support team, you can call them on 0113 320 2065.
How does it work? The Patient Journey
Receive initial call
A member of the Healthy.io team will contact you to explain the
service, answer any questions and help you download the app.
Self-test at home using test kit and app
You will receive a Minuteful test kit at your home. Follow the
instructions in the app to perform the test.
Results shared with your clinical team
If your results are abnormal, your GP will contact you to
perform a follow-up test. If your results are normal, no further
action is required.
Project Privacy Notice:
A programme sponsored by NHS Digital to monitor urine albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) annually for patients with diabetes. This enables patients with diabetes to test their kidney function from home. We will share your contact details with Healthy.io to enable them to contact you and confirm that you wish them to send you a test kit. This will help identify patients at risk of kidney disease and help us agree any early interventions that can be put in place for the benefit of your care. If you do not wish to take part in the service, you have the opportunity to decline when Healthy.io contact you. If you do not wish to receive any further information from Healthy.io then they will delete any data that they hold about you and we will continue to manage your care within the Practice. Further information about this is available in this patient leaflet.
