Screening for glucose levels is an effective way to test for diabetes, a disease which affects over 2 million Canadians. Monitoring HbA1c levels reduces the risk of eye disease, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. HbA1c results monitor glucose control over the preceding 90 to 120 days. The GDX

provides laboratory-accurate results just 5 minutes after testing. The procedure is very simple. A drop of blood is taken from the finger and placed in a reagent cartridge. Screen displays all instructions, testing information and results.

potential side effects of cholesterol-lowering drug therapies is now available.