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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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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

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 ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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