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Do i fast before taking a diabetes test? how many hrs? urinate frequent for years and i drink lots of fluids, thinking of exam. may see urologist too
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Fasting: A good solid fast of eight to twelve hours is best for testing for diabetes and cholesterol issues.
Answered 9/29/2016
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