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diabetes and fasting

tv3 · 2008-10-07 06:41:54

Hi people just trying to get some info about fasting before my hospital check up tomorrow.Can somebody explain how to fast as thats what the doc said to me to do before i go in for the appointment????any help thanks

07-10-2008 7:41am

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Hi people just trying to get some info about fasting before my hospital check up tomorrow.Can somebody explain how to fast as thats what the doc said to me to do before i go in for the appointment????any help thanks

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#2 07-10-2008 7:54am

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Does he know you're a diabetic? what time is appointment?

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#3 07-10-2008 12:56pm

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Does he know you're a diabetic? what time is appointment?

Ye its in the diabetes clinic and its at 9.30

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#4 07-10-2008 1:04pm

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Just don't eat anything from midnight until after they have taken the bloods. It should be an early morning appointment that you have though so shouldn't be a big issue.

Also have a look at the long term illness forum.

Edit: Was posting from the phone before so couldn't add the link, but here you go: Long Term Ilness

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#5 07-10-2008 9:09pm

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Any idea do i take my levimere as normal tonight?

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#6 07-10-2008 10:02pm

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Yes, unless told otherwise take your long acting as per normal, just skip the morning quick acting until you've eaten. Do check your levels before making your way out to the hospital in the morning though and if your low then eat something and make another appointment for another day.

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#7 07-10-2008 10:05pm

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Cheers thanks mate;)

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