Who should get a diabetes test in Joelton?

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 Joelton?

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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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Franklin

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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509 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064509 Hillsboro Rd

4.84(5.5k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 16 times today on Solv.

The health care staff was exceptionally condsiderate and thorough. I felt pretty rough but I felt I was in good hands. I recommend this facility often. I believe that the diagnosis and prescribed treatment was accurate and appropriate. I am on the way to recovery.

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Clarksville (Sango)

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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2224 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 370432224 Madison St

4.72(5.8k reviews)

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93% of patients recommend this clinic.

I love this place because the level of care is EXCELLENT! The staff is friendly and the doctors really seem to care.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 11:30 am

Mon 7:30 am - 11:30 am
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739 President Pl, Smyrna, TN 37167739 President Pl

4.3(452 reviews)

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I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Quest Lab Testing for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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Quest Diagnostics

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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751 Chesapeake Ln, Clarksville, TN 37040751 Chesapeake Ln

4.26(493 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 4:30 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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286 Clear Sky Ct, Clarksville, TN 37043286 Clear Sky Ct

4.41(459 reviews)

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A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Clarksville (St. Bethlehem)

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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2147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 370402147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd

4.82(6.1k reviews)

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95% of patients recommend this clinic.

Everything was great. Staff doesn't know what is wrong. Trying to start ruling out items. Update. Found out Tuesday the prescription was sent to a different pharmacy. Could have had it 2 days ago.....