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If i am fasting for a blood test can i drink hot green tea with splenda this morning?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I would avoid: this - especially the splenda. Some studies suggest that ingestion of some artificial sweeteners can cause release of insulin.

Answered 1/27/2021

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