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Your provider should let you know whether you need to fast prior to having your blood drawn. If youâre not sure, confirm any requirements with your provider beforehand. Fast Smartly. Fasting for a blood test entails avoiding all food and beverages (except for water) for 8 to 12 hours prior to the test. Drink plenty of water and take your medications as usual.
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.