Free A1C testing is now available in the Lake Charles area. Take the first step toward understanding your blood sugar levels by scheduling your FREE A1C test today!
Those who qualify may also have the opportunity to participate in clinical research studies and be compensated for their time and travel. The A1C test is completely free, and you’ll receive your results to share with your primary care physician.
An A1C test is a simple blood test used to assess your average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months. It works by measuring the amount of glucose attached to your red blood cells, which helps healthcare providers determine if you may have prediabetes or diabetes.
This test is quick, usually taking just a few minutes, and only requires a small blood sample, making it a fast and convenient option for patients.
By providing valuable insight into your long-term blood sugar levels, an A1C test can help identify early signs of diabetes and support better decisions about your overall health.
Those who schedule a free A1C test with us receive:
Access to an absolutely FREE A1C test. No insurance required/needed
First access to upcoming obesity and T2D research studies
Compensation for study-related time and travel if enrolled in a study
A research study or clinical trial is the process a potential new drug, device, procedure, or process goes through to prove that it is safe, tolerable and effective for the condition it is being studied for. Research studies are the only way to advance medicine for future generations.
Each study has its own set of inclusion and exclusion criteria that a participant must meet before they are allowed to participate in a study. Patients from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to participate.
Every participant in every research study must go through the informed consent process. During this, the trial doctor and research team go over what will happen in the study, what treatments you might get, how long the trial is expected to last, what happens during visits, the potential risks and benefits, and many other important facts about the study. Participants may withdraw their consent and discontinue the study at any time for any reason.
A placebo looks like a treatment but does not have any active medicine in it. Researchers use placebos to help make sure any changes in the participants’ health are actually caused by the study treatment. You do not get to choose if you get the study treatment or the placebo, and you may not know if you get the placebo until after the study. Not all research studies use a placebo.
If studies do not include diverse participants, we cannot know if treatments work for everyone who needs them. Studies only tell researchers how something works for the participants of that study, and they may not work the same in people of different races, ethnicities, ages, or sexes.
All research studies must follow federal laws and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA. Studies must also be approved by an expert group called an institutional review board (IRB) that helps make sure the trial is fair and as safe as possible, and that any risks to the participants are worth the potential benefits.