Janiept Expert Messages 5,311 Jun 24, 2013 #1 Hi Everybody, I know this is probably a dumb question but can anybody tell me whether it would be ok to have black coffee before fasting blood test. The thought of a two mile walk to GP in hilly Devon on a glass of water is quite daunting.
Hi Everybody, I know this is probably a dumb question but can anybody tell me whether it would be ok to have black coffee before fasting blood test. The thought of a two mile walk to GP in hilly Devon on a glass of water is quite daunting.
pav Well-Known Member Messages 361 Location Shropshire Type of diabetes Treatment type Tablets (oral) Jun 24, 2013 #2 I am always told the only thing one can have is water.
S Slidge Member Messages 9 Jun 24, 2013 #3 If you are T2, then water is all you are allowed. However, if you are on Insulin, then you don't have to fast :crazy:
If you are T2, then water is all you are allowed. However, if you are on Insulin, then you don't have to fast :crazy:
Janiept Expert Messages 5,311 Jun 25, 2013 #4 Many thanks guys. As I am type 2 awaiting diagnosis it looks like water only roblem:
mrman Well-Known Member Messages 2,419 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Jun 25, 2013 #5 On my fasting tests I did enquire about coffee, was told ok as long as its black with no sugar, lucky for me thats how I have it. Sent from my GT-S5360 using DCUK Forum mobile app
On my fasting tests I did enquire about coffee, was told ok as long as its black with no sugar, lucky for me thats how I have it. Sent from my GT-S5360 using DCUK Forum mobile app