Take control of your health and well-being.
Diabetes Canada statistics continue to show a rising trend of diabetes rates in Canada. With over 11.7 million Canadians living with diabetes and pre-diabetes, we understand that finding quick, reliable and discreet testing options can be difficult in order to better understand and manage your health. With our easy-to-use at-home test kit, you can take control of your health from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
5.7 million
Canadians living with diabetes
30%
Percentage of Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes¹
3x
People with diabetes are over three times more likely to be hospitalized with cardiovascular disease¹
$1,500+
Per year cost of prescribed medications, devices and supplies out-of-pocket¹
HbA1c blood sugar level testing can be convenient and on your schedule.
The Switch Health Diabetes Test Collection Kit is designed to give you convenient and meaningful insight over your health and wellbeing.
 Traditional |  Switch Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Canada authorized |  | |
| Official requisition issued | | |
| Test from home (or anywhere that is convenient for you) | — | |
| Discreet and private | — | |
| No waiting, appointments and line-ups | — | |
| Results that are easy to understand | — | |
| Timely results within days (not weeks) | — | |
| Secure result records easily accessible for your own files | — | |
Switch Health
Traditional
Results you can trust
Why Choose the Switch Health Diabetes Test Collection Kit?
Convenient, comprehensive and trusted.
With our network of laboratories and experience performing millions of tests nationwide, the Switch Health Diabetes Test Collection Kit offers a simple, easy-to-use and comprehensive testing experience unmatched by any other provider in Canada.
Fast and Reliable Results
With our network of laboratories, the Diabetes Test Collection Kit provides accurate results within days, not weeks.
No more waiting anxiously for weeks.
Comprehensive Testing for Diabetes Screening and Monitoring: A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 2-3 months
The HbA1c test result is reported as a percentage. The number represents the portion of hemoglobin proteins that are glycated or holding glucose.
Convenience and Privacy
No more uncomfortable doctor visits or awkward conversations. Our Diabetes Test Collection Kit allows you to collect your sample discreetly and mail it back to our certified laboratory in a prepaid envelope. Your results will be securely delivered to you in your secure Switch Health account.
Clinically Validated and Trusted by Millions of Canadians
Our Collection Kit uses a certified state-of-the-art laboratory in Canada, which has been clinically validated and authorized by Health Canada.
Fast and Reliable Results
With our network of laboratories, the Diabetes Test Collection Kit provides accurate results within days, not weeks.
No more waiting anxiously for weeks.
Comprehensive Testing for Diabetes Screening and Monitoring: A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 2-3 months
The HbA1c test result is reported as a percentage. The number represents the portion of hemoglobin proteins that are glycated or holding glucose.
Convenience and Privacy
No more uncomfortable doctor visits or awkward conversations. Our Diabetes Test Collection Kit allows you to collect your sample discreetly and mail it back to our certified laboratory in a prepaid envelope. Your results will be securely delivered to you in your secure Switch Health account.
Clinically Validated and Trusted by Millions of Canadians
Our Collection Kit uses a certified state-of-the-art laboratory in Canada, which has been clinically validated and authorized by Health Canada.
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Is this test authorized for use in Canada?
Why does this kit cost money when pap tests are free?
I am male – can I take this test?
Does the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) cover this?
Does my insurance provider cover this?
Will I have to notify partners if I receive a positive test result?
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After I order, how long does it take for me to receive my kit?
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What do I do if I complete my test on Friday but Purolator does not pick up until Monday?
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¹ Diabetes Canada Statistics, https://www.diabetes.ca/advocacy---policies/advocacy-reports/national-and-provincial-backgrounders/diabetes-in-canada
