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how much water can I drink before a fasting blood glucose test?

October 11, 2005

Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.

 


 

Question

How much water can I drink before a fasting blood glucose test?

Answer

"Fasting" refers to not eating and/or drinking anything that contains calories. Prior to a fasting blood glucose test, you may drink the amount of water you would normally consume.

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