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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.
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.