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You can consume nothing but water for at least 8 hours before a fasting glucose test. You may also need to follow a low carb diet and avoid exercise for some time before. A fasting glucose test ...

This is a good starting point. You can’t just wing it. Most successful candidates suggest dedicating a good chunk of study time—think anywhere from 200 to 300 hours. That might sound like a lot, but ...