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Suggest Remedies For Ketones During Pregnancy

Hi I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child, was up at a growth scan & clinc on wed just there .. They have said there is protine & ketones in my urine ! I'm a little worried about the ketones as they didn't really explain what they were ... And why I had them or if they would do further test ? ! Just that if I drink plenty of fluids & try not drink as much coffee or juice that it would flush out my system ?
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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little protein and ketone positivity is normal in urine and don't worry. But ketone positivity indicates either diabetes or low dietary carbohydrates intake. If diabetes ruled out, you need to take adequate carbohydrates. Don't be panic. Regarding protein, up to 300mgper day is normal in urine. All the best. if you have any questions feel free to contact me.
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Suggest Remedies For Ketones During Pregnancy

little protein and ketone positivity is normal in urine and don t worry. But ketone positivity indicates either diabetes or low dietary carbohydrates intake. If diabetes ruled out, you need to take adequate carbohydrates. Don t be panic. Regarding protein, up to 300mgper day is normal in urine. All the best. if you have any questions feel free to contact me.