If you’re prediabetic or have diabetes, then you’re likely familiar with the A1C test. This common test allows medical professionals to diagnose these two conditions, and it can help people with these conditions manage their diabetes. Learn everything you need to know about A1C, what it measures, and how it can help you. What Does the Test Involve? The first thing you need to know about the A1C test is what it measures ...
From 2010 to 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 9.4 million to 41 million flu illnesses every year. But there is an easy way to protect yourself — the flu shot. Studies show that the severity of the flu is significantly less if you catch the flu but are vaccinated. The CDC says the flu vaccine reduces the risk of seeing a doctor for the flu by 40% to ...
If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.
