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Will drinking 40-60 oz of water before a 3 hour ogtt artificially lower the 1, 2, or 3 hour numbers? i was told i could drink water.

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You can drink water: You can drink plain water before the test. No effect on numbers.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 9/8/2018

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