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fasting query

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Hi there
My partner is insulin dependent and he has a fasting blood test tomorrow morning at 8.30 but neither of us can remember how long hes supposed to fast for beforehand
Jenny
 
Jenno9 said:
Hi there
My partner is insulin dependent and he has a fasting blood test tomorrow morning at 8.30 but neither of us can remember how long hes supposed to fast for beforehand
Jenny
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I think they normally like 10 hours.
 
Jenno9 said:
Hi there
My partner is insulin dependent and he has a fasting blood test tomorrow morning at 8.30 but neither of us can remember how long hes supposed to fast for beforehand
Jenny
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It’s normally 8-10 hours, I think.
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Hi there. 🙂 I usually don’t have anything except water from 9pm onwards.
 
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Hope the results of the blood check provide helpful information @Jenno9 🙂
 
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