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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.
Fasting blood sugar (FBS) For a fasting blood sugar test, do not eat or drink anything other than water for at least 8 hours before the blood sample is taken. If you have diabetes, your doctor may ask you to wait until you have had your blood collected before taking your morning dose of insulin or diabetes medicine.