Which of the following guidelines must the patient abide by to properly prepare him- or herself for the GTT?
A) The patient must not eat anything for 8 hours before the GTT but should not fast for more than 12 hours before the test.
B) The patient should take cortisol 2 days before the GTT.
C) The patient needs to exercise vigorously 3 days before the GTT.
D) The patient must not eat anything for 14 hours before the GTT.

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The correct preparation for a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) involves fasting for 8 to 12 hours before the test. This ensures that food does not affect the blood glucose levels, which are being measured to assess how well the body processes glucose. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with standard preparation guidelines for a GTT.

Which of the Following Guidelines Must the Patient Abide by to Properly