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Hemoglobin A1c Screening
Hemoglobin A1c, also known as glycated hemoglobin or glycosylated hemoglobin, indicates a person's blood sugar control over the last 2-3 months. This is a more accurate means of identifying those with, or at risk for, Type II diabetes as well as monitoring effectiveness of treatment and slowing the progression of long-term diabetic complications. Hemoglobin A1c is formed when glucose in the blood binds irreversibly to hemoglobin to form a stable glycated hemoglobin complex.
HbA1c is screened by obtaining a small finger-stick, which is processed onsite within a few minutes.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends Hemoglobin A1c as the best test to determine if a person's blood sugar is under control over time.
If you would like your company's employees to take advantage of our complementary follow-up counseling, request our Follow-up Counseling Instructions.pdf. The handout describes how we provide this service via telephone or email for up to two weeks after the screening.