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Fasting and medications

Discussion in 'Prediabetes' started by worldtraveller, Mar 15, 2019.

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    worldtraveller · Active Member

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    I'm prediabetic and am doing 12 hour to 16 hour fastings. The word "medications" is rather misleading. Does anyone know if while fasting, should I be taking my omega 3, turmeric, and other natural medications? Or should I wait until I eat again? Thanks
     
    #1 worldtraveller, Mar 15, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    bulkbiker Type 2 · Oracle

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    You are eating every day aren't you?
    Depends what you are eating whether you need the supps..
     
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    #2 bulkbiker, Mar 15, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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    worldtraveller · Active Member

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    Yes, I am definitely eating everyday. I am doing my best to stay low carb, high fat. Do I need the supplements? I really don't know, but I want to see what 3 months of 'giving it my best shot' will do to my AC1. I've been fasting from around 7pm onwards for 12 to 16 hours. I just wasn't sure if, like food, supplements were prohibited during the fast.
     
    #3 worldtraveller, Mar 16, 2019 at 12:21 AM
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    Emile_the_rat Type 1.5 · Well-Known Member

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    Can I ask why you have to fast 12 to 16 hours?
    If you are fasting due to a blood test then I would say avoid all meds or natural supplies.
     
    #4 Emile_the_rat, Mar 16, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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