Answered by pbc910 - Sep. 17, 2015 5:56pm
I could have swore my instructions said nothing to eat or drink even water before the test (I think it was 10-12 hrs before). I will check my paperwork and see what the instructions were. They were very specific as it was about a page long!
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Answered by mnor0406 - Sep. 18, 2015 1:41am
I was allowed to eat and drink normally for the 1 hour tests and I was allowed to drink water during the test. However for the 3 hour test I had to fast overnight. The different versions of the test have different requirements. I believe for the 3 hour I was only allowed to take morning meds with an ounce of water.
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Answered by Mommybutterfly - Sep. 17, 2015 2:15pm
Water is fine as long as your doing sips of water at a time. During my test I was allowed a cup of water between draws to stay hydrated and to prevent myself from throwing up. Good luck.
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Answered by tashagraham - Sep. 18, 2015 2:58am
I always have to fast for mine but i was told water is fine.
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Answered by Kitten90 - Sep. 18, 2015 5:11pm
My doctor's office tells patients that they are still allowed to have water for the 3hr test. Just no food or other drinks after midnight the night before.
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Answered by tmhess - Sep. 18, 2015 5:36pm
I think after reading some of the comments that the reason I didn't have to fast was because I have only ever been for the 1 hour test. For the 1 hour test you can't eat or drink only while you are waiting between the drink and the blood test. However, I could have whatever I wanted beforehand. I haven't had the pleasure of sitting through the 3 hour test. That just doesn't sound like fun at all. lol.
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Answered by tmhess - Sep. 17, 2015 10:55am
I would think water would be fine as it has nothing in it, especially sugar. I wonder why you have to fast, I didn't for mine. As always, it's probably best to ask your doctor.
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