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If i ate a banana, almonds, and water about 3 hours before having a cmp drawn, would it affect my potassium level?
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No: This would have no effect
Answered 12/27/2014
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Not significantly: it might increase slightly the potassium but not significantly. It might increase the blood sugar since you are not fasting but if you are not diabetic then blood sugar should return to pretty much normal after three hours.
Answered 5/13/2018
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