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10-17-2009, 09:08 AM
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Posts: 70
| | | Walgreens free A1c test in November
I was in the store yesterday when an advertisment came on about Walgreens diabetes event in November. I asked in the pharmacy about it. The pharmacist didn't have details yet, but said yes they will be doing free A1c tests.
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as of 11/17/09 I've lost 48 pounds!    <<that's my happy dance.
My BMI is now in the normal range instead of overweight.
still fighting the blood pressure battle.
no longer on anti-diabetic meds (yay!)
still taking daily aspirin and counting carbs
stroke survivor May 12, 2009 (third generation stroke victim on both maternal and paternal lines)
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10-17-2009, 09:14 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 379
| | Thanks for the info.
Me too on the 40 pounds. Definitely the "up" side to this whole experience with D.
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* Failed the OGTT at dx w/ a 288 at 2 hrs.  Diagnosed 5/27/09
* A1c: 5/27/09: 6.6; FBG 99
* A1c: 10/23/09: 6.1; FBG 96
* Home FBGs now 96 -114
* My BG reached 200+ ONLY after drinking the test glucose or when I ate the ADA suggested oatmeal for breakfast 
* Metformin XR (500 @ AM & PM).
* NatureMade Pack/Diabetes Support
* 81 mg. aspirin
* Low(er) Carb & More Motion (44 lbs so far!) |
10-17-2009, 03:08 PM
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Posts: 70
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Originally Posted by Josselyn 
Me too on the 40 pounds. Definitely the "up" side to this whole experience with D.
| awww. good for you! I know how difficult it is. If I hadn't started out on metformin I couldn't have done it. Now, without meds, the appetite as returned! i can't lose anymore. I'm on a major plateau. I wish I had known about carb counting years ago!
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as of 11/17/09 I've lost 48 pounds! <<that's my happy dance.
My BMI is now in the normal range instead of overweight.
still fighting the blood pressure battle.
no longer on anti-diabetic meds (yay!)
still taking daily aspirin and counting carbs
stroke survivor May 12, 2009 (third generation stroke victim on both maternal and paternal lines)
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10-17-2009, 04:23 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berkeley, California
Posts: 352
| | | Wow, thanks for the heads up on the A1C test. I've been dying to know where I'm at now, but didn't want to spend the money for the test! I'll ask the pharmacist about it here.
Congrats on your 40 pound weight loss. I too lost 40 pounds before and after diagnosis but am ashamed to say I did absolutely nothing it just came with the Type 1 territory.
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July 09: Back in the Motherland! Now eating as a vegetarian-eating-disordered- diabetic-foodie becomes an adventure in creativity not an exercise in futility!
A1C 5/09-7.2
11/09-6.5
Lantus - 10IU
Apidra Bolus
Synthroid 125mcg
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10-25-2009, 08:15 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona
Posts: 3
| | | Can't find anything on their website about offering the test, but will keep looking. Thanks for the heads up! |
10-25-2009, 11:48 PM
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I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater San Diego area
Posts: 1,426
| | | I got an email from Walgreens; they will be providing free blood glucose and A1c testing at "events" in November. You can call 1-877-926-3968 to find an "event" at a Walgreens in your area.
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Dx prediabetic 02/08 (FBG 127 and 123)
A1c 02/08: 6.5; A1c 05/08: 6.0
A1c 11/08: 5.5; A1c 03/09: 5.3
A1c 09/09: 5.4
No meds
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10-26-2009, 02:43 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berkeley, California
Posts: 352
| | | I asked about this at my local Walgreen's. They consulted with a manager and found out that they are indeed giving free A1C tests at selected stores and gave me the address of the one nearest me. Cool, huh?
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July 09: Back in the Motherland! Now eating as a vegetarian-eating-disordered- diabetic-foodie becomes an adventure in creativity not an exercise in futility!
A1C 5/09-7.2
11/09-6.5
Lantus - 10IU
Apidra Bolus
Synthroid 125mcg
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10-26-2009, 03:14 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan
Posts: 535
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Originally Posted by HealthierMe I was in the store yesterday when an advertisment came on about Walgreens diabetes event in November. I asked in the pharmacy about it. The pharmacist didn't have details yet, but said yes they will be doing free A1c tests. | Thanks for the tip!
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Poppy 
Current Meds
Lantus 26 units Split dose
Novolog as needed
Metformin 1500mg
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11-01-2009, 11:40 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal
Posts: 97
| | I found this on another forum when I googled it. One store in my area is holding an event from 9 - 3 on the 11th.
FREE A1C blood glucose testing @Walgreens event (normally $15/test)
A1C home test kit is $15 per test. Now, Walgreen will be providing one free A1C testing. Results immediately.
Use Walgreens Store Locator link below. Enter your zip code, check box "Diabetes Wellness Events" and then click on "Find a Store". The stores near me will have both the regular blood sugar test as well as the A1C blood glucose test, others may vary...you can call to find out what will be included during the event. http://www.walgreens.com/marketin...re_locator |
11-02-2009, 07:40 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas
Posts: 5
| | | Great! There is one next Monday at my local store. Thanks for the infomation. |
11-02-2009, 03:50 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas
Posts: 311
| | I called my nearest Walgreens, and the free A1c, for me, is on Tues. (11/17). I also appreciate the OP's info!
This is just another reason why our "family" is so important to me. Thanks! |
11-02-2009, 04:41 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,023
| | | Mine is Thursday the 12, so I might just stop by and get mine done. |
11-04-2009, 05:36 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,001
| | | How does the drug store test your A1c test? Do they get blood out of a vein?
Thanks, Rob |
11-04-2009, 05:39 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 5,278
| | | They can test A1c from a finger stick.
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Frank
51 year old male, Metabolic Syndrome Dx Mar. 2003 |
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