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Suggest Remedy For Ketones In Blood
I was told today I had +ketones in my sample, it was taken at 5am this morning but about 11 hrs after I last ate. I am eating properly as much as possible although smaller portions due to being 33+2wks and having constant indigestion. Could the reading be false due to not having eaten for 11 hours or possibly because I am using olive oil for perineal massage and there would have been some residue which may have gotten into my sample.
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have high keton bodies or it may be due to starvation. Starvation van leads to keton bodies production. You should go for repeat keton test along with sugar test. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have high keton bodies or it may be due to starvation. Starvation van leads to keton bodies production. You should go for repeat keton test along with sugar test. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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