Preparation Instructions
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- 48 HOURS before your PET scan do not exercise. No physical therapy, sports, mowing, even gum chewing.
- Limit caffeine to one serving for these days.
- Avoid cold temperatures and stay warm.
- Please drink plenty of water for 48 hours.
- 24 HOURS before your PET scan please follow a low/no carbohydrate diet
- Do Not Eat: Anything sugar sweetened, fruit or juice, bread, cereal, rice, noodles, potatoes, corn, alcohol or milk.
- Food Allowed: All meats, chicken, fish, tofu, beans, cheese, oil, butter, margarine, eggs, nuts, and non-starchy vegetables.
- Only water should be consumed on your appointment day, no food or other beverages.
- You may take your medicine and please hydrate.
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