Who should get a diabetes test in Harbour Heights?

According to the US Preventive Services Task Force, anyone between the ages of 40 and 70 who are overweight or obese should be evaluated for diabetes every three years. For those 45 and older, as well as adults under 45 with significant diabetes risk factors, the American Diabetes Association recommends a yearly diabetes screening. High blood pressure, a family history of diabetes, and being overweight or obese are just a few of the many risk factors for diabetes.

How do they test for diabetes in Harbour Heights?

Diabetes can be detected with a simple blood test. Many practitioners use the A1C test or a private fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test to diagnose diabetes. The A1C test measures your blood sugar over the previous two or three months, whereas the FPG test measures your blood sugar following an overnight fast. The results of the A1C test are ready in minutes, whereas the results of the FPG test are usually available in a few hours.

What is the blood test for diabetes?

The A1C blood test and the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test are the two most used diabetes diagnostics. The A1C test is also known as the HbA1C test, hemoglobin A1C test, or glycated hemoglobin test. This test allows you to eat and drink before the test, but the FPG test requires you to fast for at least eight hours prior to the test and only drink sips of water until it is completed.

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Labcorp

Open until 2:30 pm

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14131 Metropolis Ave, Fort Myers, FL 3391214131 Metropolis Ave

4.1(401 reviews)

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Excellent customer service. Knowledgeably answered all questions. Appointment and billing were fast. Testing next day was on time and professional. Results available within 24 hours. Highly recommend.

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Quest Diagnostics

Open until 3:00 pm

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15740 New Hampshire Ct, Fort Myers, FL 3390815740 New Hampshire Ct

4.55(587 reviews)

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After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.

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Labcorp

Open until 3:00 pm

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16261 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 3390816261 Bass Rd

4.36(514 reviews)

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Sunrise Clinical Laboratory

Open until 4:00 pm

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21216 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 3395221216 Olean Blvd

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very friendly and nice people both me and my wife go there for our lab works never had any problems they are always on time and very nice . how ever the dont have any coffee or donuts after your texts. but everything else excellent. Domingo andFaustina Nieves