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Aster offers free HbA1c tests tomorrow

Published: 16 Nov 2017 - 08:38 am | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 12:47 pm
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Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest private healthcare providers which operate in multiple GCC states, will conduct free HbA1c tests to raise awareness about diabetes and related diseases amongst residents of Qatar to mark the World Diabetes Day 2017. The free HbA1c testing facility will be available tomorrow from 8am to 11am. 

This offer will be available at all Aster Medical Centres in Al Hilal (near Woqod Petrol Station), C Ring Road (near Ministry of Labour), Industrial Area (near foot over bridge and street no1), Al Rayyan (near Shafi Masjid), Al Khor (near LuLu Al Khor Mall) and Old Al Ghanim (behind Al Watan Centre). 

The HbA1C test is currently one of the best ways to check diabetes is under control; it is very important for diabetic and prediabetes people. World Diabetes Day is part of an international campaign by World Diabetes Federation to spread awareness. Aster DM Healthcare is organising this event this year as a part of their 30th anniversary activities under the banner of Aster@30.