NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayOctober 28, 2026Hillsborough County
American Red Cross to offer free A1C blood sugar tests for November donors
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The American Red Cross is providing free A1C blood sugar screenings to anyone who donates blood during November, alongside a $20 gift card for donors who give by November 22. The article reports that donors should not fast before their appointment and notes that having diabetes or taking insulin does not disqualify someone from donating if their condition is controlled. The organization aims to maintain blood supplies during the fall while helping identify potential indicators of prediabetes or diabetes.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
Blood donors receive free health screenings that can detect or diabetes indicators while supporting regional blood supply levels.
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