Ascensia Bayer Ketostix Diagnostic Urine Test Strip

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Acetoacetic acid can be found in the urine from diabetics and is more commonly referred to as a “ketone body. The Ketostix are cheaper than the Ketodiastix and it is not necessary to do the urine sugar, as a blood sugar is more accurate.

Hospitalizations for ketoacidosis are still listed as the number one reason for hospitalizing children in the U.Early detection of ketones and the treatment with extra rapid-acting insulin (Humalog/NovoLog/Apidra) can help prevent hospitalizations for ketoacidosis.

They must also be checked ANYTIME THE PERSON FEELS SICK OR NAUSEATED (especially if he/she vomits, even once). Use Ketostix urine reagent test strips to monitorketones to ensure that the body is not using too much fat for energy. We prefer that the urine be collected in a cup and that the strip then be timed and read by two people. The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by us, the information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. This gets around the problem of having to throw any unused Ketostix away once the bottle has been open for six months.Testing for urine ketones The Ketostix (or Ketodiastix with the sugar check) is reliable for urine testing IF THEY ARE CAREFULLY TIMED WITH A SECOND HAND ON A CLOCK. Similar to Ascencia Diabetes Care’s Diastix , Ketostix changes colour depending on the level of ketones found in your urine. Ascensia Diabetes Care UK Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, with company number 09745524.