Question 1

what are ketones?

Accepted Answer

Byproduct of fat: Body uses glucose to make energy - in diabetic when they eat acidic foods - for energy need body switchs to burning fats instead of energy and the end product from fats is ketones - in critical care they have started measuring Lactic Acid as the early signsfor sepsis which is what keto acidosis is high Lactic Acid levels as by product of this problem - coma in diabetic -so keep body ph6.8-7.4.

Question 2

how do i lower ketone levels?

Accepted Answer

Maintain: HYDRATION!!  (Unless you are Diabetic....if you are diabetic ketones may be the result of poor control)

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 3

how can i bring my ketone down. ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on reason: Ketones increase in patients who have poorly controlled type 1 diabetes but also increases in non diabetics who are starved, on high protein diet, or who abuse alcohol. The treatment of the first is to control the blood sugar well and follow doctors instructions to the dot. Otherwise, the treatment is by removing the cause. Whether it is diet or alcohol related.

Question 4

0.2 ketones? is this bad for type 1?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate: This level can usually be corrected by proper Insulin administration and increased hydration. Follow your dr's instruction.

Question 5

why is ketone allowed in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Who is Ketone?: Self testing for ketones in the urine in the workplace is a reasonable accommodation for people with diabetes to determine if their blood sugars are so far out of control that they may slip into ketoacidosis.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: ketones?

Accepted Answer

Organic molecule: Ketones are a class of organic molecules with a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen molecule.

Question 7

how do i drop high ketone levels immediately ????

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: High ketone levels in diabetes can be a dangerous situation. Typically drinking extra fluids can help flush some of them out of your system. It may be necessary for you to take more insulin if you are insulin dependant. Check your blood glucose every hour or so and your urine and call your Dr if you can't reduce your ketones in 2-3 hours. Go to ER if you are dizzy, confused or have severe headache

Question 8

what're the highest ketones a person can manage at home?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The overall picture is more important than what a urine strip reads. When you have ketones in urine, presuming you have diabetes, you need to call your doctor. The decision to stay home or not should be based on your doctor's recommendation.

Question 9

appetite has been poor for the past week. could this be why ketones are positive?

Accepted Answer

Ketones: yes anytime you starve you become ketotic.

Question 10

quick question about ketone test strips. if they are kind of pinkish before i use them are they bad?

Accepted Answer

Expiration date?: If they're expired please don't use them. If in doubt please take them to your pharmacist to check out.

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