Dr. Horton answers the question: 'What is a Hemoglobin A1c Test?' — -- Question: What is a hemoglobin A1c test and when is it done? Answer: Now the Hemoglobin A1c test, or 'A1c' as it's commonly ...

The American Red Cross is offering free A1C testing for all successful donations in March, the organization announced on Tuesday. The A1C test is commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes.

With prediabetes on the rise, a simple A1C blood test reveals exactly where your blood sugar sits and whether you're heading toward type 2 diabetes before you have a diagnosis. The catch? Financial ...

For the first time, nonprofit Vitalant is offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve the lives of hospital patients, according to a news release. All who ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -During November, two area Hy-Vee stores will be offering free hemoglobin A1C screenings on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registered dietitian Nina Struss explains all the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever had your blood sugar tested, chances are you’ve heard your doctor mention your A1C. This simple blood test gives a ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A test that shows blood sugar levels over a span of several weeks is not only the best way to diagnose diabetes but also may be better at identifying who is at risk of getting ...

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is offering free A1c testing to blood donors until Sunday, August 31, providing an opportunity to learn about their diabetes risk. The A1c test measures average blood ...

One of the biggest risk factors for prediabetes is weight gain. Over the past several decades, rates of obesity have risen ...

An emergency department (ED)–based alert led to a higher rate of A1c testing among patients with diabetes overdue for routine monitoring but did not significantly improve long-term glycemic control.