Type 2 Water and Fasting blood sugar

tayelola

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264
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Is drinking water early in the morning before fbs has any effect on the result of the test?
 

LittleGreyCat

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4,233
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Dislikes
Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.
Is drinking water early in the morning before fbs has any effect on the result of the test?

In theory it could have a very small impact by diluting the blood but I wouldn't think that it was significant, especially if you test soon after drinking the water.
 

Rachox

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Type of diabetes
I reversed my Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Being well hydrated makes it easier for the phlebotomist to access a vein, so I drink water before my fasting tests at the surgery.
For fasting blood sugar at home I test as soon as I wake up so nothing taken by mouth beforehand.
 

tayelola

Well-Known Member
Messages
264
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Being well hydrated makes it easier for the phlebotomist to access a vein, so I drink water before my fasting tests at the surgery.
For fasting blood sugar at home I test as soon as I wake up so nothing taken by mouth beforehand.
Thanks to both of you @LittleGreyCat and @ Rachox for your useful comments.