A Gift for Your Health This Winter: A Free Diabetes Screening
When you donate blood, your generosity makes a difference in the lives of others. But what if your generosity also gave something back to you? From December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is offering every blood donor a free A1c screening—a simple test with the power to unlock insights about your health.
What Is the A1c Test?
Imagine a snapshot that captures your body’s blood sugar story over the past two to three months. That’s the A1c test. This test measures average blood sugar levels and is a critical tool for identifying prediabetes and diabetes early on – before complications take hold. Early detection through A1c testing can mean the difference between a manageable condition and a more challenging road ahead.
Why Should I Get Tested?
At this point, you might be asking yourself, 'Why would I benefit from an A1c screening?’, but did you know that 1 in 3 adults are at risk for prediabetes? Furthermore, more than 37 million Americans live with diabetes, and alarmingly, one in five don’t even know they have it. The A1c test empowers you to stay ahead of potential health risks.
This winter, as you roll up your sleeve to save lives, you’ll also gain an opportunity to take control of your own health. By taking part in this free screening, you’re not just saving lives through your blood donation—you’re prioritizing your own health, too.
Schedule Your Donation
As the year winds down, there’s no better time to give back. Through your blood donation, you’ll save lives and gain valuable insight about your own health. The free A1c screening is more than just a test—it’s an opportunity to step into the new year informed and empowered.
Once you donate blood, you’ll be able check your results by signing in to your Digital Donnor account. Results will be available within two weeks of your blood donation.
At Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, we believe in creating a community of care. Together, let’s make this season one of giving and growing—for others and ourselves. Schedule your donation today, and let’s make this winter one to remember.