Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Several behaviors and conditions (risk factors) can increase your chances for developing this condition or for having complications if you already have diabetes.
Screening is done because most people with risk factors often feel healthy and have no symptoms.Identifying your risks can help you prevent or delay the effects of diabetes.
Fasting for 8 hours is recommended before testing.
Service available in all states except: Maryland, Nevada, New York and Pennsylvania.
Insurance co-pays will not be accepted as payment for diabetes screenings because MinuteClinic does not want this screening to replace an annual examination, which we encourage every patient to receive from their primary care provider. If a patient does not have a primary care provider, MinuteClinic can provide a list of local physicians who are currently accepting new patients. Cash, personal checks or credit cards will be accepted for the service.
What is tested in the Diabetes Screening?
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Blood glucose
(if you do not have diabetes) or glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C, if you do have diabetes) – a measure of glucose (sugar) to detect prediabetes, diagnose diabetes or check to see if diabetes is under control