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Can i drink water during the fasting time for blood tests that require fasting such as, cholesterol tests, folic acid tests, fasting glucose tests...?
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Yes: Drinking typical amounts of water during the time spent "fasting prior to blood tests" is just fine. Even flavored water may be ok, if it doesn't have sugar or caffeine.
Answered 1/13/2018
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