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Will drinking certos before fasting blood work show up?
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Drinking anything with sugar or electrolytes in it will affect fasting values
Answered 5/27/2021
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While pectin may not raise blood sugar, A fasting blood test means nothing to eat or drink for about 8 hours before blood is drawn.
Answered 5/29/2021
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