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When i had my blood tests done they made me fast for 12 hours was this to check do diabetes?
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Fasting blood test: Fasting for 12-16 hours before a blood test is in order to get reliable baseline results for both blood glucose and for lipids, which can otherwise fluctuate depending on what and when you last ate.
Answered 3/15/2014
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