Blood tests

[Lainie71]

Just wondering when I have my hba1c next week with cholesterol etc, should I fast before hand. Will I be okay having coffee with cream and almond milk or should I just steer clear or have black coffee. I am also being tested for iron levels and coeliac to try and find out why I am tired all the time. Thanks xx

 

[Hopeful34]

It's best to do a 12 hour water fast.

 

[Lainie71]

It's best to do a 12 hour water fast.

Thanks I will do that, she should be able to find my veins then as I will be very hydrated! x

 

[valann]

Just wondering when I have my hba1c next week with cholesterol etc, should I fast before hand. Will I be okay having coffee with cream and almond milk or should I just steer clear or have black coffee. I am also being tested for iron levels and coeliac to try and find out why I am tired all the time. Thanks xx

Hi Lainie71,

I also find it helpful if I take water from midnight the night before my tests, that way I know I'm getting a clean test, my old DN used to tell me to drink as much water as I wanted before the tests then I could eat and drink whatever I wanted after. That late coffee and breakfast tasted sooo good

 

[mouseee]

Hba1c is the average of blood sugar for the past 3 months so fasting beforehand for any length of time won't effect it.

 

[Hopeful34]

Hba1c is the average of blood sugar for the past 3 months so fasting beforehand for any length of time won't effect it.

No it won't, but it will affect the cholesterol test, which Laine71 is having at the same time.

 

[MrsA2]

And, always going to every test fasted means there is consistancy and it saves worrying about which need what