Experts from the American Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the International Diabetes Federation recommends the A1C test be the primary test used to diagnose prediabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The A1c test is a simple blood test that is used to measure your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months instead of your blood sugar level at a point in time. If you have either type of diabetes then this test is important to show how well you are dealing with your diabetes and also to show if the control plan you are using is effective. The A1c test can also be called glycated hemoglobin testing, hemoglobin A1C and HbA1c.
What is this Test for?
The A1c test result will tell you your average blood sugar (or glucose) value over the last 2-3 month period. The higher your A1c level, the poorer your blood sugar control. If you already have diabetes then the higher your A1c level is, the higher your risk of complications becomes.
A1cNow+ values are shown to you as a percentage which corresponds with an estimated Average Glucose value, which is represented in milligrams over deciliters (mg/dl). The meanings of your value can be found below.
After your test, our HealthFair professionals will help you determine the proper course of action in order to ensure your best health.
What should you expect?
Preparing for your screening is simple. We offer some helpful guidelines and our videos will help you understand what will happen so you can see that our screenings are pleasant experiences and something to look forward to. Our technicians are friendly and professional, and our screenings are painless - even our blood screenings, as they only require a quick finger prick. Some commonly asked questions are answered in the information below.
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Bayer’s A1CNow+® provides you with a fast and easy way of obtaining accurate A1C results in your office.
This innovative technology enables you to communicate face-to-face with your patients about their diabetes control.
More efficient than the lab
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Congratulations! You’re ready to schedule your HealthFair screening appointment and, most importantly, you are on the road to better health. Thank you for reviewing the above information. We look forward to screening you soon!