Did I eat too late tonight to have my blood work done in a few hours?
551715
If your test ask for fasting, then yes, you may have eaten something before 6 pm, you can still do your test, but the result will vary, depending of how your body works, and what did you ate, and also, what kind of test your having.  I think, that you better consult it with the person who is going to make thje test...they must know for sure.
812329
If you are doing a medical test they recommend to fast for 8-12 hour prior to testing.  Which they say to only drink water.  Usually most people would do their fasting the night before and do the test the following morning.
770390
One mistake doesn't mean the entire day is ruined.  You need to pick yourself up, brush yourself off and continue on with your good eating choices.  None of us are perfect, you seem to be doing fine!
194919
Try not to have too late a meal. Your body needs time to digest, and being asleep sure doesnt allow that to happen in the best way.\n     Take a walk after your meal, should help with the digestion, and as a bonus it's a little exercise.
861021
It depends on what food it is.  When I go hypo (low blood sugar) I take dextrose tablets.  As soon as they go in my mouth my blood sugar starts going up.  I have to follow this up with more long acting carbs so that I do not have a rebound low.  A meal would give a maximum blood sugar count at 2 hours (NOT1!) but would probably start to raise the blood sugar after 10 mins or so...;
864020
when i had gestational diabetes my dr. wanted my fasting to be around 70 and my 2 hr under 90 so yours sound good keep up the good work, I could not control mine with diet and ended up on shots it sucked so keep doing what u are doing great job, you can email me if you have further question will be glad to help you through this cause it is really scary.
607728
GOing to get something to eat, haven't had dinner yet
435974
Wait 30 minute after eating:)
837216
you should eat small things through out the day. have a small breakfast. and if you are hungry two hours later grab celery or carrots. if you have craving for chocolate, then allow yourself half a candy bar.  take ibuprophen for pain, its also a blood thinner.
1083887
i think ur alright. ur probably getting dizzy because ur tired from loosing so much blood. i suggest a big fat steak and sum greens to boost up ur iron level. it'll make u more alert.   =)
742857
Generally that would be a good number, but it depends on when it was taken and the sircumstances.  If that is your reading more than 2 hrs after you have eaten or drank anything other thatn water, that would be ok.  If that is your reading after you had recently eaten, you could be hypoglycemic (low blood sugar).  It is usually best to check your BS reading at least 2 hrs after you have eaten, and not in the morning (some people have naturally elevated readings in the morning).  As always with any health related issues, you should take the advice of your doctor and not rely on board like this one.
623918
This depends on when you are testing your blood glucose in relation to your meal schedule. \n\nIf you are diabetic and you have just eaten a substantial meal, check 2 hours after you finish. At this point in time, your sugar should be in the 140-180 range, which is OK for after a meal. \n\nIf you are fasting (meaning that you haven't eaten in at least 8-12 hours), you should obviously be around 100-110. You should also be around this level before meals. \n\nAnything over 250 if a dangerous level and requires medical attention. Anything over 300 definitely deserves a trip to the ER. Of course, if you feel bad or have symptoms of a really high level (dizzy, dry mouth, shaky, etc.) then call your doctor. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
898748
I often get very dizzy during blood tests because I am anemic (low iron) and low in hemoglobin as well. Even if it's just a minor blood test, I usually have to eat something right after and wait a few minutes before I drive. I tell the nurse about it and it has never been more than a small problem.
896790
I try to be on time, but it seems that I will inevitably find something at the last minute and be late! It's as if some part of my mind is intent on rebellion! I could be ready 2 hours or more in advance-- but sure enough I will find something that will interfere and cause me to be late! I always thought it was just coincidental, but finally realized I am just predictably late. So I make sure I do not allow any sidetracking and all is well.
883920
Could be any, all, or none. Question is why did you do that? Did you wait until the last minute? Is someone other then yourself exerting the pressure that makes you do that? Let's hope you are able to plan better next time and be kinder to yourself.
767964
I think your blood sugar probably drops and maybe you should eat before you take a nap...or go to bed...and you probably won't wake up hungry...sometimes though, after a nice rest..it is good to eat..you body must need nourishment, and so you aren't doing anything wrong...enjoy...cold pizza always tastes especially good at the wee hours of the morning lol
389019
As far as a blood test determining triglyceride levels is concerned, for 12 to 14 hours before the test, only water is permitted.\n\nOvernight fasting is essential for an accurate measurement of blood triglycerides!\n\nIn addition, alcohol should not be consumed for the 24 hours just before the test.\n\nYou are also not supposed to take any vitamin supplements 24 hours prior to your fasting blood work. If you are currently on antihistamines, antibiotics or cortisone treatment only, you need to call the lab or your doctor for more information on how to proceed.\n\nAnything taken in, other than water, during that time can elevate the blood triglycerides as they change dramatically in response to meals. Without the proper fasting, they can easily be high enough to prompt your doctor to prescribe drugs.\n\nHowever, even fasting levels may vary considerably day to day. Therefore modest changes in fasting triglycerides measured on different days are not considered to be abnormal.\n\n(Note:  Researchers from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri have found that high triglycerides block leptin - a hormone secreted by our fat cells - from getting into the brain by impairing its transportation system (Diabetes, 2004: May).\n\nAs a result, leptin cannot do its work in turning off feeding and burning calories.\n\nIn other words, high triglycerides make the brain "think" the body is starving so we keep eating and... gaining weight. This is probably one of the reasons why so many people are becoming obese.\n\nBy lowering triglycerides then, we could help the body's own leptin to work better so we could get skinnier avoiding heart problems, cancer and diabetes - common chronic diseases linked to obesity.)