Clown - Clowning terminology. 1  In the circus, a clown might perform another circus role... 2  Walk a tightrope, a highwire, a slack rope or a piece of rope on the ground. 3  Ride a horse, a zebra, a donkey, an elephant or even an ostrich. 4  Substitute himself in the role of lion tamer.
How Long Should You Fast. Your doctor may recommend a certain time period for fasting; however, the standard amount of time is about eight to 12 hours of no food before having blood drawn. Schedule your blood test for early in the morning so youâll only need to fast overnight to meet requirements. Fast for eight hours before a glucose test. The test is typically conducted in the morning while your body is still in a resting place for a more accurate reading. You must fast at least 12 hours before taking a cholesterol blood test to get an accurate reading on triglycerides.
Blood glucose tests are either random or fasting tests. For a fasting blood glucose test, you canât eat or drink anything but water for eight hours before your test. You may want to schedule a fasting glucose test first thing in the morning so you donât have to fast during the day. You may eat and drink before a random glucose test.