You can consume nothing but water for at least 8 hours before a fasting glucose test. You may also need to follow a low carb diet and avoid exercise for some time before. A fasting glucose test ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — like fasting cholesterol or fasting glucose — require ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Blood tests are one of the most widely used and helpful tools in modern medicine. Whether ordered in a clinic or done through an at-home kit, they ...