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chilksy

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES I HAVE A ULTRASOUND COMING UP,AND THEY HAVE ASKED ME NOT TO EAT OR DRINK 6 HOURS BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT MY APPOINTMENT IS AT 10.20AM I WONT BE ABLE TO DO THIS ANY ADVISE WHAT I CAN DO ,THANKS
 
Can you expand on the reason why you cannot fast for 6 hours before your ultrasound?
 
chilksy said:
WONT BE ABLE TO DO THIS ANY ADVISE WHAT I CAN DO ,THANKS
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Hi chilksy,
Sorry can't see why this is a problem all your being asked to do is skip breakfast for a couple of hours, when your asleep that's called fasting. If your going to bed about 12 and getting up at 8 then that is 8 hours fasting under your belt already.

Is there something I'm missing here is there a medical reason you must eat breakfast?

And to be honest the only reason they are asking you to fast is to get a clearer picture in the ultra sound. Its not medically going to affect you or your baby's health.

BUT in fairness since your profile says MALE this should not be an issue.;)
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chilksy said:
I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES I HAVE A ULTRASOUND COMING UP,AND THEY HAVE ASKED ME NOT TO EAT OR DRINK 6 HOURS BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT MY APPOINTMENT IS AT 10.20AM I WONT BE ABLE TO DO THIS ANY ADVISE WHAT I CAN DO ,THANKS
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Do they know you are diabetic? There will be a number on your letter to call with any questions they will be able to advise you best of all, I've had a few scans and they gave different advice for diabetes- I'm not going to post it here as I don't know if it would be the right thing for you - best to call them
 
You are normally expected to fast for longer than that for a fasting blood test.

Your tag shows you as having pre-diabetes - is this not correct ?
Are you on medication likely to cause hypos ?
 
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