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Fasting with Diabetes

Posted on April 4, 2018 by janekdickinson

This morning I had fasting blood labs drawn. Fasting can be a challenge for people who take insulin. In the perfect world, our basal (background) insulin would keep us steady in our target range if we don’t eat. However – … Continue reading →

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Fasting and Diabetes

Posted on March 20, 2013 by janekdickinson

Some suggestions for the next time you have to fast for labs: 1) stop eating 12 hours before the lab draw 2) leave a note on the bathroom counter (or someplace you’ll see it in the morning) so you remember … Continue reading →

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