Type 2 Query on Ketones

[ramankiyer2014]

Dear Sirs,
I am diaibetic (type 2) since 15 years; aged 65+years,I am not on Insulin ,but used to get good hypoglycemic control with oral medicines like
Metformin1gram SR, bid,Glimeperide 4mg od,Seethaglyptin 100mg od,Volibo .3mgod.
Recently my glucometer blood test shows KETONES and the sugar reading ranges to 300+dc.
Please advise.
No other symptoms,
I am basically from India,now on Holidays with my son at London.
Regards,
Looking forward for your early reply.
Dr.T.K.Raman

 

[jack412]

some meters tell you to check ketones when your BG is high, you either use a urine keto strip or special blood keto strip
cut down on your carb intake will help to get your Blood glucose under control
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf

 

[phoenix]

As Jack says, your glucose meter is prompting you to test for ketones because your glucose levels are very high (above 300mg/dl)
In the UK you can buy ketostix from a pharmacy. I would suggest that you buy some and test. If you have more than small amounts of ketones in your blood then you should seek medical advice . Also please keep testing if your glucose levels remain high.