Who should get a diabetes test in Columbia?

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 Columbia?

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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Inova- GoHealth Urgent Care, Backlick Center

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6671 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 221506671 Backlick Rd

3.0(2 reviews)

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Inova- GoHealth Urgent Care, Greenbriar

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13039 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 2203313039 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway

5.0(1 reviews)

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tru Primary & Urgent Care (truHealthNow), Alexandria

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7598 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 223157598 Telegraph Rd

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Popular Clinic! Booked 6 times today on Solv.

I care was excellent, explained well .

Medics USA, Columbia Heights Primary Care

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2750 14th St NW, Washington, DC 200092750 14th St NW

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Medics USA, Columbia Heights Urgent Care

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2750 14th St NW, Washington, DC 200092750 14th St NW

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Medics USA, Dupont Circle Urgent Care

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1700 17th St NW, Washington, DC 200091700 17th St NW

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Fast service considering it was a Friday evening. Was in and out in an hour Front desk, and patient care was decent. No complaints.

Medics USA, Dupont Circle Primary Care

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1700 17th St NW, Washington, DC 200091700 17th St NW

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Was able to an appointment within a few hours of when I first looked. Had to wait 40 minutes after the appt time to spend 5 minutes with the doctor though. Still, I got what I needed so that was a win.

Nova Patient Care, Old Town Alexandria

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526 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314526 N Henry St

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Nova Patient Care, Kingstowne

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5876 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 223155876 Kingstowne Blvd

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 times today on Solv.

Dr. “ Jersey Girl” Pagano was OUTSTANDING 😎. Suggestion - check your computer appointment confirmation notice. Had a 1:30 PM appointment via your computer system and arrived early to find that the office was closed for lunch and will reopen at 2:00 PM. You have a pen pail marked “ DIRTY”. Would it be better to use the word “USED”? Linda Yaeger

Quest Diagnostics

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11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 2104411055 Little Patuxent Pkwy

4.14(459 reviews)

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I highly recommend for anyone thinking of getting tested. From start to finish the whole process was hassle free and and very professional. I had my results very quickly and discreetly couldn't be happier with the service.

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Inova- GoHealth Urgent Care, Backlick Center

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tru Primary & Urgent Care (truHealthNow), Alexandria

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