It can be a little rough. I try for the earliest appointment, don't exercise that morning and try to sleep as late as possible. As soon as the lab draws are done I have a shake. Like Allison I carry with me. I try to be gentle with myself the rest of the day.

: Just curious as to how anyone handles
: their breakfast when you have
: fasting lab tests. I did at 7:30
: this morning, so I could not have
: my breakfast within one hour. I
: did eat very soon after the tests.

: Sorry if this has been discussed
: before....... I have been away
: from here for a several months,
: but have come back to get myself
: back on the healing track.

: Thanks for your feedback.

: Marcia
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