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Can i brush my teeth before a fasting blood test (glucose, lipids, etc.)? does the toothpaste affect the results?

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You may: you may brush your teeth. the toothpaste will not affect the results.

Answered 1/18/2021

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No: Tooth paste contains negligible amount of stuff to mitigate results. You can swallow the paste and it does not affect results.

Answered 12/21/2020

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No: You can safely brush your teeth , don't swallow the half of the toothpaste tube !

Answered 12/21/2020

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