Im almost done with phase one of the south beach diet and I've been urinating alot. I've lost 14 lbs in 2 weeks and my doctor did a urine test and stated that my ketone levels were higher than normal. She stated to add some good carbs to my diet now. How do I lower the ketones.
Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your concern. What you should do in such a situation is the following : 1. Get examined by a specialist. 2. Urine routine and culture. 3. Do blood routine, FBS,PP2BS,HbA1C,LFT,creatinine, and platelets. 4. ultrasound scan -KUB,with residual urine. According to reports, the doctor will advise proper treatment. You can send a copy of reports to me,as a direct question. Dr.Mtthew J. Mangat.
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Suggest Remedies For High Level Of Ketone
Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your concern. What you should do in such a situation is the following : 1. Get examined by a specialist. 2. Urine routine and culture. 3. Do blood routine, FBS,PP2BS,HbA1C,LFT,creatinine, and platelets. 4. ultrasound scan -KUB,with residual urine. According to reports, the doctor will advise proper treatment. You can send a copy of reports to me,as a direct question. Dr.Mtthew J. Mangat.