Blood screening at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

WHAT:            Free Blood Glucose Screening
WHEN:           9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Monday, November 3, 2008
WHERE:        Main lobby, first floor, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton
WHY:              Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is offering a free blood glucose screening as part of its effort to provide quality health care to the community. Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate, affecting almost 24 million persons in the United States, of whom 6 million are unaware of it.  Symptoms of diabetes include:
·        Fatigue
·        Increased thirst
·        Increased urination
·        Hunger
·        Blurred vision
·        Decreased wound healing

Blood glucose screenings are designed to alert those who may be at risk of developing diabetes, not to diagnose the disease. Any individual whose blood sugar level is determined to be abnormal will be referred to a physician for further evaluation.
Test results will be most accurate if no breakfast is eaten prior to testing. Blood pressure and body mass index will also be tested.
You must be 18 years old to participate.