Data from the American Red Cross shows that 1 in 5 blood donors have prediabetes and diabetes. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the ...

The American Red Cross is still urging donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage. As a thank-you, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a ...

New American Red Cross data reveals that 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels — a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among adults in generally good health.

New American Red Cross data reveals that 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels -- a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among adults in generally good health. The findings are ...

The A1C test measures a person’s average blood sugar over the previous two to three months and does not require fasting, ...

On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

To donate plasma, you must be at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and pass a health exam. You can donate plasma up to twice a week, but you need to wait at least 48 hours between ...

In the lead-up to your donation, you should be eating iron-rich foods such as spinach, chicken, and red meat (maintaining ...

The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.

Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. During the month of March, the Red Cross ...