Who should get a diabetes test in Sheepshead Bay?

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 Sheepshead Bay?

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.

Solv / Lab Testing / Diabetes Test / New York / Diabetes Management Testing /

Diabetes test near me
in Sheepshead Bay, NY

Own a clinic? Add your location.

Help patients book appointments with you on Solv. It's free!

Add location

1 instant-book location

Clarity Testing Services

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

150 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591150 White Plains Rd

Lab testing

Visit Clinic

BioReference Laboratories

Open until 12:00 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

235 Parker Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736235 Parker Ave

Lab testing

Visit Clinic

Product Safety Labs

2394 US-130, South Brunswick Township, NJ 088102394 US-130

Lab testing

Visit Clinic

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tue 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wed 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sat12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

500 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702500 W Main St

4.54(434 reviews)

Lab testing

I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.