DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is offering free A1c testing for all blood donors now through August 31, giving participants a chance to learn more about their risk for diabetes while helping patients in need.
The A1c test measures average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months and can indicate whether someone may have pre-diabetes or diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has prediabetes, and more than 80 percent are unaware of it. Early detection can help prevent serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.
Fasting is not required for the test, and results will be available within a week in the LifeSouth donor portal under “Test Results.”
Local donation opportunities are scheduled across the Wiregrass region this week:
- Monday, Aug. 18: Wesley Place (9 a.m.–4 p.m.), Walmart Eufaula (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), Enterprise Mobile Donor Center (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
- Tuesday, Aug. 19: Walmart Ozark (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), Taj Indian & Greek Restaurant (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), Enterprise Mobile Donor Center (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
- Wednesday, Aug. 20: Walmart Montgomery Highway in Dothan (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), Ino Baptist Church (2:30–6 p.m.), Enterprise Mobile Donor Center (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (9 a.m.–5 p.m.).
- Thursday, Aug. 21: Houston County Health Department (8 a.m.–4 p.m.), Houston County High School (8 a.m.–3 p.m.), Enterprise Mobile Donor Center (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (9 a.m.–5 p.m.).
- Friday, Aug. 22: Lee Milner State Farm (10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Walmart Ozark (10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Enterprise Mobile Donor Center (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (9 a.m.–5 p.m.).
- Saturday, Aug. 23: Walmart South Oates in Dothan (10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Texas Roadhouse Dothan (11 a.m.–4 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
- Sunday, Aug. 24: Walmart Enterprise (10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Walmart Montgomery Highway in Dothan (10 a.m.–5 p.m.), and the Dothan Donor Center (1–5 p.m.).
LifeSouth encourages donors to give blood to support local hospitals while also taking advantage of the free health screening.
