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11/08/09 04:58 PM

"what do multistix testing tell me?"
Asked By: colin_259  
Category: Type 2

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i had a medical at work today. my urine test shows glu 500mg/dl,bil small, ket 15mg/dl, sg 1.025, ph 5.0, pro30 mg/dl, uro 0.2 e.u./dl what does all this mean? what can i do to put all this right?i have had a bad cold would that have anything to do with this?i am type 2 .

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11/12/09 07:50 AM

Great question - I'm sorry no one at the office discussed this with you! Glucose in the urine means that your blood sugar level is high enough that the body is trying to "pee" out some of the sugar to regain normal levels. There should be no sugar in your urine. It is does not tell us what your blood sugar level is - that varies from person to person and day to day in some people. That is why finger stick blood glucose is such a great advance in diabetes care. There should be no ketones in your urine. When you have ketones, it tells us the body is burning fat for energy since it cannot get the glucose in the cells as needed. High blood sugar and ketones are not a good combination and can lead to serious illness. Sg - specific gravity or the concentration of your urine. PH - tells us how acidic your urine is. Pro = protein and there should be no protein in your urine. It tells us the kidneys are not doing their job as effectively as normal. Uro = bilirubin in the urine and can reflect liver function. Having a cold can be a physical stress that makes your blood sugar increase. It is important to stay well hydrated with zero calorie fluids - water is best. I would recommend you keep good blood sugar records - check fasting (target less than 110) and 2 hours after meals (target less than 140). Follow up with your primary care provider if your blood sugars are elevated & for further evaluation of your kidney function.
Answered By: Beth McKinzie
Accreditations: RN, BSN, CDE
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