Youâll have to do some sleuthing to figure out whatâs prompting your perspiration. Night sweats arenât rare: In one study published in Annals of Family Medicine, about a third of primary care patients reported night sweats during the past month.
Cholesterol tests also measure total cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood. People are typically told to have no food or liquids other than water for nine to 12 hours before the exam. Routine check-ups provide no health benefits, study finds.
Generally, before a lipid or a glucose tolerance test, youâll be told to fast for eight hours. However, your healthcare provider may advise you differently. Always follow his/her instructions to the letter.reaking Your Fast. As soon as youâve had your blood drawn, youâll probably want to eat and drink something. Itâs a good idea to bring along a snack so you can do so as soon as possible. Schedule your blood test for the early morning to minimize the length of time youâll have to go without food.