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Drink Water. Many people believe they should avoid water before a blood draw, but this couldnât be further from the truth. Drinking water will not only make you feel better if youâre fasting, it will also make for a smoother blood draw.
Tell the person scheduling the test that you have diabetes and you'd like to be first in the morning's appointments. Drink plenty of liquids up until the time you're supposed to stop. Try to drink about 10 to 12 cups of water or other sugar-free, caffeine-free liquid the day before the test. Test your blood sugar before you leave home. If it's less than 70, eat your normal breakfast and reschedule your fasting test for another day.