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Can i take medication during a blood glucose test?
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Ask: It depends on your medication, some can effect blood glucose. You should ask the lab you are going to.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Glucose test: a few medications can affect the glucose-hence best to get blood drawn first thing in the morning after a 8hr fast, then take pills-talk to your doctor about any specfic pills you may need to take in the morning
Answered 7/1/2019
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