Description

For women who agreed to have blood glucose measured, DIABTDRINKTIME reports the time since the female respondent drank something other than water before the blood glucose measurement. In general, individuals are advised not to eat or drink anything other than water for 8 to 12 hours before the blood glucose measurement.

Comparability

DIABTDRINKTIME has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DIABTDRINKTIME is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS women's questionnaire.

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