In-club screenings available to the public on Saturday, September 12
include glucose and A1C tests to measure blood sugar levels
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- (Business Wire)
In the United States, nearly 28 percent of adults with diabetes don’t
know that they have it. In addition, 90 percent of adults with
prediabetes, a condition that increases the risk of developing type 2
diabetes, also remain undiagnosed.1
To encourage greater detection of these conditions, Sam’s Club is
hosting free diabetes health screenings for both members and the public.
These screenings also aim to help diagnosed diabetics assess their
control of the condition.
This is the fifth year that Sam’s Club is offering these free diabetes
health screenings, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the
health and wellness of the communities that it serves. The screenings
are confidential and available at all Sam’s
Club locations with a pharmacy (612 locations) on Saturday,
September 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are valued at $2502
and include tests for:
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A1C – a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the
past three months3
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Glucose – a test that measures the current amount of sugar in your
blood4
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Blood pressure
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Total cholesterol
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HDL (good cholesterol)
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Risk ratio
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Body mass index (BMI)
In addition to monthly health screenings, Sam’s Club pharmacies provide
savings and preventive care to each community they serve, such as
year-round immunizations for children and adults.* Licensed pharmacists
can administer walk-in flu shots and nine other important immunizations,
including the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Eligible Sam’s Club
Plus members can also save even more on prescriptions, including
exclusive discounts on select generic prescriptions, some of which are
available free of charge or at a discounted cost of $4 or $10 for a
30-day supply. This benefit is part of the Sam’s Club Extra
Value Drug List, through which Sam’s Club Plus members also receive
10-30 percent savings on select brand name medications. To learn more
about these savings and immunizations offered, please visit SamsClub.com.
Additional information about Sam’s Club health and wellness offerings
can be found at SamsClub.com
and in the Sam’s Club exclusive bi-monthly wellness magazine, Healthy
Living Made Simple, which reaches approximately eight million
members.
About Sam’s Club®
Sam’s Club®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT),
is a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products,
savings and services to millions of members in 653 clubs in the U.S. and
Puerto Rico. To learn more about Sam’s Club, visit the Sam’s
Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com,
and interact with Sam’s Club on Twitter and Facebook.
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1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “2014
National Diabetes Statistics Report.” Available online at http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics/2014statisticsreport.html.
Accessed August 20, 2015.
² Limited quantities available. Screening types and quantities may vary
by state and club. A1C tests are not available in MA, ME or NY.
Screenings are available only at clubs with a pharmacy (612 locations).
Membership not required. All tests are performed by licensed
professionals.
3 National Institutes of Health (NIH). U.S. National Library
of Medicine. “A1C test.” Available online at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003640.htm.
Accessed August 20, 2015.
4 National Institutes of Health (NIH). U.S. National Library
of Medicine. “Blood sugar test – blood.” Available online at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003482.htm.
Accessed August 20, 2015.
* Some immunizations may not be available in all locations, due to state
law restrictions on pharmacist administered immunizations. Age
restrictions may apply.
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Contacts:
Sam’s Club Media Relations
Tara Raddohl, 1-800-331-0085
SamsClub.com/newsroom
Source: Sam’s Club
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