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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio in March is providing blood donors free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes, and a $10 Amazon.com gift card, ...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If you donate blood to the American Red Cross in March, you’ll get more than the satisfaction of knowing you helped someone in need. You’ll also get a free A1C test. All next ...

The A1C test measures your average blood sugar levels over two to three months. If you are 35 or older, you should get screened for diabetes every three years. The A1C test can also be used to ...

Many people have diabetes but don’t know it. During the month of March the American Red Cross will be helping to bridge access to health care by providing a free A1C (diabetes screening) test for ...

Type 2 diabetes can be diagnosed with lab tests that check blood sugar levels. The hemoglobin A1C test shows your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. A fasting blood sugar ...

A widely used blood test to measure blood-sugar trends can give imprecise results, depending on a person's race and other factors. This test means diabetes can sometimes be misdiagnosed or managed ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, nonprofit Vitalant is, for the first time, offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve the ...

Diabetes is diagnosed and confirmed using either plasma glucose (PG) or glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) criteria. Prediabetes can also be detected using these criteria. Normal A1C and plasma glucose ...