Although Clark did not get the captain's commission that Lewis had recommended, Clark was granted two appointments: brigadier general of militia, and superintendent of Indian affairs for the Territory of Upper Louisiana.
Fasting blood glucose test. Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8 to 10 hours before a fasting blood glucose test. These are used to diagnose diabetes, a condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Iron blood test.
Quick Answer. Patients should fast for at least 12 hours before they have a fasting blood test, according to St. John Providence Health System. Not all blood tests require patients to fast, but those that do require that patients abstain from food or any type of beverage besides water before their test. Continue Reading.