Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I was just diagnosed as diabetic and today i did ketone urine stick that said i have a trace of ketones. should i start the metformin or ask for a different medication? can you take metformin with a trace of ketones ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
You should follow your doc's direction in taking all meds and not for change of meds as the doc knows what to give you. You can take Metformin as prescribed and disregard trace of proteins.
Answered 6/21/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Reasons for 15 Ketones in urine for past 6 months? Non-fasting urine tests. Not on diet. Not diabetic (blood glucose 95). Chronically ill 10+ yrs.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does ketones in urine mean? I don't have diabetes?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you have diabetic ketoacidosis without ketones in the urine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If someone has a trace of ketones in urine and they recently diagnosed as diabetic is it unsafe to begin metformin? The A1c is 9?
Is it true if there is a trace of ketones in a person urine they should not begin metformin and should instead take insulin?
What does it mean if you are a diabetic with trace ketones ? Does that mean the metformin isnt working ?
Could you please explain the possible causes of TRACE ketones in the urine of a 12 month old? There is a family history of Type 1 Diabetes. Thank you.
Blood hemoglobin 15.5, trace hemoglobin in urine, ketones 10mg/dl in urine, not diabetic, blood glucose 89. What does this mean?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
