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Can Watermelon Be Eaten During Fasting Time Before A Blood Test?
I am having blood work done tomorrow morning and my physician has instructed me not to eat anything for twelve hours up to the time of the tests. They instructed me that i could have water and black coffee but my question is: can i have watermelon due to its high water content?
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns. I would not recommend eating watermelon prior to your blood work. The watermelon has high sugar content and will interfere with the blood sugar test in your regular blood sugar testing. I recommend drinking water or black coffee only prior to your blood work
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