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2017-07-28 11:28:32
Dear Doctors, Some says we need to be in a 10hrs fasting to do a sugar test. How much true is that? Thanks and Regards.
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HELLO, IF PERFECT RESULTS ARE NEEDED YOU HAVE TO FAST TEN HOURS.   IT'S 100 % TRUE. O.K BYE.

Answered2017-07-29 13:25:43

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