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A member asked:

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.

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Answered 1/13/2018

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