Event Details

You are registering for a biometric screening and/or a A1c screening. You can do both at your appointment time or you can do either a biometric screenng or an A1c Screening. 

If you choose do have BOTH screenings, you will want to be fasting for 9-12 hours prior to your screening time and follow the instructions below for your biometric screening. 

If you choose to ONLY have an A1c screening done, you do not need to fast for this appointment. 

Preparation for your biometric screening

• You must fast for 9 to 12 hours prior to screening time. This means no food or beverages, including caffeinated beverages, other than water. If you do not fast, your test results will not be accurate.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Continue to take any medications prescribed by your physician the day of the screening. If food is required with the medication, choose a healthy lower-sodium, lower-fat and lower-sugar snack.
• If you are diabetic, pregnant or have a medical issue, check with your physician before fasting.
• Avoid smoking and bathing for 30 minutes prior to testing.
• Wear loose-fitting sleeves or be prepared to remove clothing with bulky sleeves.
• Please do not use any lotions on your hands or glycerin soaps.
• Please do not use any adhesive or products like SortKwik.
• If you use SortKwik or put lotion on, please clean hands with soap and warm water prior to appointment.

For the most accurate body fat testing, please plan accordingly.

• If you are a pregnant woman and/or have a pacemakers or defibrillator, you SHOULD NOT be tested.
• Nothing to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment.
• No exercise for at least 12 hours before your appointment.
• No ingestion of diuretics (this includes caffeine), unless prescribed by a physician.
• Abstain from alcohol for at least 48 hours before your appointment.
• Urinate 30 minutes before your appointment.