A 35-year-old female asked:
can rinsing \u0026#40;no swallowing even a drop\u0026#41; mouth out with plain water after drinking sugar solution affect results of 1 hour glucose tolerance test?
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Dr. Sheree Cloer answered
18 years experience Family Medicine
Unlikely: Rinsing one's mouth with water after drinking glucose solution is unlikely to affect blood sugar level.
Answered on May 12, 2014
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