How Do I Prepare for a Gastric Emptying Study?
Can I eat or drink before a gastric emptying study? What should I bring if I have diabetes?
1. Overview
A Nuclear Medicine gastric emptying study requires preparation before your appointment.
2. What You Need to Know
Our current instructions state:
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight
- Do not smoke on the morning of the test
- Bring a list of your current medications
- If you have diabetes, bring your glucose monitor and insulin
3. Preparing for Your Study
Can I eat or drink before the test?
No.
Our current preparation instructions require nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
What should I bring if I have diabetes?
Bring your glucose monitor and insulin.
4. Before You Contact MMI
Review your appointment confirmation and prepare your medication list before coming to the clinic.
5. When to Contact MMI
Please contact us if you are unsure how the preparation instructions apply to you.