If I chewed gum 15 minutes prior to fasting blood work will it affect the results for glucose?
2006-12-19 11:19:56 · 4 answers · asked by tobywoby 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
yes, and definatley if it has sugar in it!
2006-12-19 11:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by cristy p 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely! Any time you put anything in your mouth,digestive enzymes are released that change the object to a sugar[unless it's protein-which also converts,and alters blood chemistry findings]. The sugar is swallowed in the form of saliva,and enters the bloodstream via the stomach. The result is immediate.
2006-12-19 11:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by Marian S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You betcha!
2006-12-22 07:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it weren't sugar-free it could but it would be very little.
2006-12-19 11:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by LYNN W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋