Baton Rouge General Physicians Group (BRGP) will provide a free diabetes screening for the community at the C.B. Pennington Jr. YMCA, 15550 Old Hammond Hwy, today, Dec. 3.
BRGP’s clinical team will use a combination of screening assessments, including body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure checks, glucose testing, and an A1C blood test (if recommended). The diabetes screenings are open to anyone aged 18 and older. The screening event will also include nutritional consults and information on the hospital’s Diabetes Education Program.
The event will be held from 8-10 a.m.