Keto Diastix strip

Keto-Diastix test strips are designed to monitor the presence and concentration of glucose and ketones (acetoacetic acid) in urine for self-testing by individuals with diabetes. When in contact with urine, the test fields on the Keto-Diastix test strip change color according to the amounts of glucose and ketones present in the urine. Normally, the body burns glucose (sugar) for energy. However, in diabetics, there is either no insulin or not enough insulin in the body, preventing glucose from being utilized for energy. A large portion of glucose is excreted in the urine. The body then resorts to using stored fat for energy, leading to the formation of ketones in the blood, which eventually also enter the urine. The presence of ketones is a signal from the body that something is not right. The presence of glucose and/or ketones in the urine may indicate that your insulin dosage is no longer appropriately adjusted to your blood sugar levels.