Cholesterol and A1C Checks
ARE YOU AT RISK?
Periodic testing of your cholesterol levels and your blood sugar levels can
help you manage your Cholesterol and Diabetic issues. Diabetic and
Cholesterol Services We Offer:
CHOLESTEROL CHECKS
Cholesterol (Lipids) - High levels of lipids in your blood can cause heart
disease, heart attacks, and strokes. It is very important that you keep your
lipids at a healthy level. Checking your lipid levels once a year will help
you and your doctor spot any problems.

High Density Cholesterol (HDL) is the "good" cholesterol:
it removes extra
cholesterol from your arteries.

Low Density Cholesterol (LDL) is the "bad" cholesterol:
it contributes to
the buildup of fat deposits in your arteries.

One finger stick and a five minute process is all it takes!
For more information:
American Heart Association
A1C CHECKS (hemoglobin A1C)
A1C test checks your control over diabetes for a 2-3 month period. The A1C
test looks at the amount of glucose that has attached to blood cells. As
glucose levels rise, more and more glucose attaches to the blood cells. The
A1C test result is shown as a percentage. The target range for A1C is 6.5%.
Routine self-monitoring of blood glucose is the most successful approach to
self-management of diabetes because it provides an ongoing assessment of a
person's blood glucose level. Since most long-term complications of diabetes
are related to A1C levels, this test should be a regular part of assessing
your diabetes care.
For more information:
American Diabetes Association