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Can you have a cup of tea before a fasting blood test?
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You shouldn't: While the tea by itself is considered a "liquid" only, you may mix it with sweetner or cream. Further, there can be stimulating effects, which may have a change in your glucose or Insulin release. Just better to have water only.
Answered 1/29/2021
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