Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body processes food into energy. For someone with diabetes, their body doesn't make enough insulin or can't use it effectively. This leads to too much sugar staying in the blood, which can cause serious health problems over time.

A hemoglobin A1C test is a simple blood test used to help diagnose diabetes or see how well it has been managed over the past 2-3 months. Health and Human Services offers this quick and easy test for just $20 and includes a consultation with a nurse. Results are available within six minutes. Call 847-781-4850 to schedule a test.

For more information on diabetes, visit diabetes.org.