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I have a fasting lab tomorrow. what can i have by mouth after 12am?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Water: You can't take anything that has any calories or that will affect your fasting blood sugar. You can have all the water you want. Some unsweetened tea (black, green or herbal) would be ok as well.

Answered 12/10/2013

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