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What Does The Following Urinalysis Test Report Indicate?
Question: I am 41 years old and gained 65 lbs in last 5 years I have gone on a diet and lost 30 lbs in last 2 month I bought some urinalysis test strips and my ketones are at moderate level between the 4.0 and 8.0 this something to worry about? how do I lower it?
Brief Answer:
Dietary management for reducing ketones
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for contacting HCM
As with any energy producing process there is waste associated with the burning of the fuel. Additionally, if the body generates higher than normal ratios of energy from the metabolizing of fats or fatty acids, there is a waste product that is produced. This waste product is known as ketone bodies and they may accumulate in the body. Generally, this formation of ketone bodies is due to the fact that the individual has a lack of carbohydrates or sugars in their diet
One of the primary ways to avoid ketones in the urine is to make sure that proper dietary practices are followed. It is also important to maintain a proper level of ingesting carbohydrates and minimizing the eating of fats
Another food substance that has been known to enhance the digestion of sugar by the cells in the body is cinnamon. This is especially true if the individual has been diagnosed with insulin producing issues. To counter the effects of ketones in the urine, it is recommended that 2 to 3 grams of cinnamon be consumed after the eating of a meal
There is no much relevance with regard to your decrease in weight and ketones, however suggest to check your blood sugar levels (FBS and PPBS) and let us know the values
Wish You Good Health
Regards
Dr Sridhar K
Dietary management for reducing ketones
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for contacting HCM
As with any energy producing process there is waste associated with the burning of the fuel. Additionally, if the body generates higher than normal ratios of energy from the metabolizing of fats or fatty acids, there is a waste product that is produced. This waste product is known as ketone bodies and they may accumulate in the body. Generally, this formation of ketone bodies is due to the fact that the individual has a lack of carbohydrates or sugars in their diet
One of the primary ways to avoid ketones in the urine is to make sure that proper dietary practices are followed. It is also important to maintain a proper level of ingesting carbohydrates and minimizing the eating of fats
Another food substance that has been known to enhance the digestion of sugar by the cells in the body is cinnamon. This is especially true if the individual has been diagnosed with insulin producing issues. To counter the effects of ketones in the urine, it is recommended that 2 to 3 grams of cinnamon be consumed after the eating of a meal
There is no much relevance with regard to your decrease in weight and ketones, however suggest to check your blood sugar levels (FBS and PPBS) and let us know the values
Wish You Good Health
Regards
Dr Sridhar K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
when I woke up this morning my blood sugar was 98 is that ok?
Brief Answer:
Fasting sugar
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Your fasting sugars of 98 is ok, however please monitor on daily basis and update
Regards
Dr Sridhar K
Fasting sugar
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Your fasting sugars of 98 is ok, however please monitor on daily basis and update
Regards
Dr Sridhar K
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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