BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - August is observed as National Wellness Month, and the American Red Cross is hosting blood drives across the commonwealth.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a further drop in donor turnout.

During August, the Red Cross will provide free A1C screening, a test commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, for all donors who make a successful blood, platelet, or plasma donation.

Fasting is not required for this test, and donors will be able to view their confidential results one to two weeks after their donation in the Blood Donor App or their donor account at RedCrossBlood.org.

Donors will receive one A1C test result in 12 months.

To schedule a time t

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