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ATKINSON The Atkinson Lions, in partnership with the Salem Lions, will be offering free diabetes testing (A1C) on Nov. 13.

The testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Atkinson Community Center on 4 Main St.

The Lions will bring in health professionals to do the A1C testing and will also bring in a nutritionist to provide information on nutrition to the public.

The diabetes A1C test measures the average blood sugar level over the past two to three months.

Its like a memory of your blood sugar levels and shows how well your body is controlling your blood sugar levels over time, the Lions said in a news release.

The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1C level of 5.7% or less.

If you test higher than this level, you will be advised to see your primary care doctor, the news release states. Note that all information will be kept strictly confidential. The test takes about five minutes to provide results.

Fasting is not required for the A1C test.

By some accounts, 1 in 4 Americans do not know they have pre-diabetes or diabetes. Complications include eye disease, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, pregnancy complications, and amputations.

Free information concerning diabetes and diabetic-appropriate refreshments will be on hand at the event.

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