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I recently had a physical for a new job, including blood work and urinalysis. to prepare, i didn't consume any food the morning of the exam except water. the results came back with "trace a" ketones in my urine. i'm not diabetic.what does that mean?

Q: i recently had a physical for a new job, including blood work and urinalysis. to prepare, i didn't consume any food the morning of the exam except water. the results came back with "trace a" ketones in my urine. i'm not diabetic.what does that mean?

: It means your body was breaking down some fat to convert to energy. With that history of fasting I would expect that urine finding. I wouldn'rt worry about it.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

It means your body was breaking down some fat to convert to energy. With that history of fasting I would expect that urine finding. I wouldn'rt worry about it.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/15/2021

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A member asked:

I recently had a physical for a new job, including blood work and urinalysis. to prepare, i didn't consume any food the morning of the exam except water. the results came back with "trace a" ketones in my urine. i'm not diabetic.what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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