PREP for PET Scans

• No food or drink eight (8) hours before the procedure.
  Water is okay, but no other liquids including coffee or tea.
• You may take regular medications…as long as they can be taken on an empty stomach. Please consult your physician or prescription instructions for this information.
• No smoking for two(2) hours before the procedure.
• Any oral medications taken for diabetic conditions should not be taken until after the procedure.
• Subcutaneous insulin dependent diabetics should have their last injection four (4) hours prior to the procedure.

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