METER FOR TESTING FOR KETONES

HI,

I use the Accu-Chek Aviva Expert meter for my everyday testing. I was given this meter after completing the Xpert Insulin course. The meter does not have the feature for testing for blood ketones. Does anyone know of a meter preferably Accu-Chek for testing for blood ketones?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

I use an Optium Xceed for ketone testing, and as a spare so always have a few test strips. (Accu-chek batteries don't last long after the low-level message and don't want to be stuck, even though it requires a bit of estimation for adjustments)

Not checked for Accu-chek meters, but you could try checking the web-site or contacting them.

Looks like Accu-Chek only do urine testing for ketones:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/testing-for-ketones.html

I use that Xceed for ketone testing and it is a great little workhorse. Like you, I also use the Expert for my everyday testing, but the Exceed works well as a backup, and for ketone testing where necessary.

I use the freestyle optium for ketone testing. I test my BGS with the PDM of my pump. but before pumping used the freestyle optium meter for BG testing too.

I also have the Xceed, which was provided at the DAFNE course, quite useful when ill, that's the only time I will use them..

Optium do testers which test blood glucose but at a cost of about £20 for 10 test strips GPs are not usually keen to prescribe the strips

My GP happily prescribes the ketone strips...never had an issue in almost 12 months of having the optium meter!

I use the Optium Xceed for both usual blood glucose tests and ketone tests - like VickyP I have never had an issue getting strips off my GP. Postcode Lottery!!