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Type 2 Water and Fasting blood sugar

tayelola

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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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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