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The average person does not drink enough water daily, thus making the blood a bit thicker. It is a good idea to drink water 2 hours before having blood drawn to thin it out a bit making it easier to draw the blood out.
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∙ 15y agoYes. No tea or coffee though. And no smoking.
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How will eating before a blood test effect your blood sugar levels?
Eating before a blood test will cause your blood sugar levels to rise. That is why they are referred to as "fasting" blood tests, meaning you are not supposed to eat or drink anything but water before having them.
What happens before you mix powdered drink mix sugar and water?
Before mixing you have, of course, separately sugar, water and drink mix.
How do you lower blood sugar?
take extra insulin and drink water
Why can't you eat or drink before a physical exam?
For a complete physical, there is usually bloodwork done. When you eat something, or drink something besides water, this affects the chemistry of your blood. Therefore, the physician will want to get a pure sample of your blood to examine.If you eat something with a lot of sugar, for example, your blood will show high sugar concentration and the physician will diagnose accordingly.If you have eat or drink before the physical exam, your blood pressure will increase so that you can not perform well in physical exam.
Why can'y you drink milk before a blood test?
Only water is acceptable to drink before a blood test. Milk has fats and sugars which can elevate your levels.
Can you drink plain hot tea before a fasting blood test?
no only water can be drink
Can you drink water before a blood panel which requires fasting?
Yes
Can you drink water and decaf coffee before blood work?
YES
Why sugar patient have to drink a lot of water?
sugar patiens have to drink alot of water to dilute the concerntration of the sugar.
Can you drink water before a thyroid blood test if doctor just said to fast?
Yes. Drink water as you would normally.
Why does water make the plant grow more better than sugar water?
It makes the plant grow well because water is better and healthier than sugar water. If we were a plant we would not drink sugar water we will drink water. For some plants they drink sugar water and some drink water.
Can you drink tea with no sweetener before blood work?
No, typically you are limited to only water.
