Dear Doctor, I Need Your Advice On My Sister Urin

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2020

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Question : Dear Doctor,
I need your advice on my sister urin test since the ketones is high as you see on the attached tests

Best,
Saba

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Check blood sugar;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern regarding to your sister's health.
Ketones are present in urine when she has been fasting for too long or in patients with type 1 Diabetes.
She needs to check blood glucose to rule out Diabetes.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta

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