Kerri

You probably know all this but here is a nice summary of Petscans NIH Petscan Medline
The diet restrictions on Petscans are important. Your doctors probably gave you instructions but just in case:
24 hours prior to your appointment:
Refrain from consuming any caffeine, including any decaffeinated products for 24 hours prior to your exam. Note: Decaffeinated products still contain small amounts of caffeine.
12 hours prior to your appointment:
Stay on a low-carbohydrate diet. (
Do NOT engage in any strenuous exercise.
Do NOT chew gum.
Avoid mints.

6 hours prior to your appointment:
Do NOT eat anything.
Drink several glasses of water (2-6).
Take any prescribed medications as usual.
Best wishes
Charm

Foods NOT allowed:

Cereals Breads Pasta Rice Dry beans Gravies Fruit and fruit juices Jams and jellies Sugar and candy Honey
Starchy vegetables (such as: peas, corn, potato Milk (including non-dairy milk) Alcohol Coffee or Tea