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I did fasting blood test at pcp for vit d and was low, took vit d &endo 12wks later took non fast test &it was normal. should i redo a nonfast ?
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No: You should keep supplementing with vitamin D, unless you want to get it through your diet or through sunshine. This is a common and serious deficiency and I'm glad it was detected.
Answered 10/23/2017
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