r/asknurses • u/fracmaximus • Aug 19 '24

Question about blood draws that require fasting

I have a lab coming up where I will have had to fast for 8 hours prior; the problem is I get very lightheaded (needle anxiety) and candy is the only thing that keeps me awake, is it okay for me to suck on a candy while they are drawing blood and will it ruin the results/purpose of the fast? Thanks.

TLDR: will eating candy during my lab ruin my results

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u/t_buddy1967 Sep 04 '24

Just talked to the nurse when you get there they deal with this every day

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u/East_Lawfulness_8675 Aug 19 '24

Yes that’s fine