The Indianola Noon Lions partnered with HyVee earlier this week to hold A1C Screenings in the HyVee parking lot. Registered Dietitian Jennifer Blaser says there are several reasons why it is a good idea to get an A1C Screening and it’s important to know the numbers the screening will show, especially for diabetics.

“Individuals who maybe don’t know that they’re a diabetic or prediabetic, they might experience things like excessive thirst, or having to go to the bathroom frequently. They might experience numbness and tingling or just not feel well after they eat meals, so feeling of fatigue. There’s a lot of different symptoms that are associated with uncontrolled or unregulated blood sugars, so it is a number that is worth everyone having checked at least once in their life.”

Blaser also says to stop in with a local HyVee dietician or visit hyvee.com and click on the dietician homepage.