Blood Pressure Reading – This simple check screens for hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypotension (low blood pressure). High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Blood Sugar Check – This blood test screens for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). One cause of high blood sugar is diabetes. A 3-hour fast is preferred.
Cholesterol Check – This blood test measures good cholesterol (HDL), bad cholesterol (LDL), and triglycerides. High cholesterol levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Requires a 9-12 hour fast.
Hemoglobin A1C – This test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over the past three months. High hemoglobin A1C levels are a risk for diabetes.
Blood pressure checks, height and weight checks are available at our office for walk-in service Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. There is no charge for blood pressure, height and weight checks.
Blood sugar and cholesterol checks, along with hemoglobin A1C readings, are only available at select Mobile Clinic events. Please call 419-282-4357 for a listing of the specific Mobile Clinic events.