Blood Ketone Meter; Widely Used to Measure Blood Ketone Levels Present In the Blood
Blood ketone meters are sued to measures ketones level in the blood. Ketones are substances that body makes if cells don't get enough glucose (blood sugar). Many ketone blood meters measure the amount of beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHA) in the blood. Along with insulin, beta-hydroxybutyric acid is used to convert ketones into energy. Whereas, excessive production of ketones can cause ketoacidosis, a condition where the blood becomes acidic. Ketone testing is a part of diabetes management, as it helps prevent a dangerous short-term complication called diabetic ketoacidosis from occurring. Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute life-threatening complication of a delayed diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. In many countries, such as Mexico, severe diabetic ketoacidosis in type 2 diabetes patients is very common and represents a therapeutic challenge even for an experienced physician. Thus, there is an increasing demand for blood ketone meters in this region. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serio...