âIt had its days, it was very tough, mostly financially. I think it made me realise why God said there should be a man and a woman and there should be husband and wife â to share responsibilities.â. The 26 year-old Bloemfontein born actressâ parents divorced when she was only seven years old. She recalls how she enjoyed having her father around before he left.
As a general rule, patients should avoid eating or drinking anything other than water during the 12 hours prior to any blood test. Blood tests specifically prohibiting alcohol consumption in the 24 hours prior to the administration include the triglyceride test and the gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) test.
If youâve ever had your cholesterol or glucose levels tested before, you know that food and drink intake can affect the outcome of blood tests. That's why a fasting blood test usually requires that you avoid all food and drinks except water for 12 hours before your screening. Itâs also advised that you avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your fasting blood test, as well as any strenuous exercise.