Does FreeStyle Optium neo test ketones?

FreeStyle Optium β Ketone Test Strips for self-testing your blood ketones. Compatible with FreeStyle Optium Neo, FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 meters. Measuring your blood ketones during hyperglycaemia and illness, allows you to take action before ketoacidosis develops.

What test strips work with FreeStyle Optium Neo?

FreeStyle Optium Blood Glucose test strips are available for self-testing of blood glucose and can be used with the FreeStyle Optium Neo, FreeStyle Optium, Optium Xceed, Optium and TrueSense meters.

Does FreeStyle precision neo measure ketones?

The meter in itself was fine but opposite to what the seller advertises, this meter DOES NOT MEASURE KETONES.

Can you use ketone strips in a glucose meter?

You must purchase ketone test strips as glucose test strips won’t test for ketones. You will also need to use blood from your fingertip rather from an alternate site.

Is FreeStyle Optium neo accurate?

Accurate: Meets the new ISO 15197:2013 criteria for clinical accuracy. Fast: Blood Glucose testing in 5 seconds, blood ketone testing in 10 seconds.

What is a FreeStyle Optium Neo?

The FreeStyle Optium Neo blood glucose meter is the latest offering from Abbott Diabetes Care, intended to simplify testing and help you keep good control over your blood glucose levels. The Optium Neo passes the ISO 2013 blood glucose meter accuracy standards with 99% of results falling between the required limits.

Why are ketones bad?

2) Why are ketones dangerous? Ketones upset the chemical balance of your blood and, if left untreated, can poison the body. Your body cannot tolerate large amounts of ketones and will try to get rid of them through the urine. Eventually they build up in the blood.

What does E 7 mean on FreeStyle Optium Neo?

Its possible you didnt get enough blood on the test strip, make sure that the whole of the test area has absorbed the blood, it should all appear red in colour.

What is freestyle Optium β ketone test strips?

FreeStyle Optium β Ketone Test Strips for self-testing your blood ketones. Compatible with FreeStyle Optium Neo, FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 meters. Measuring your blood ketones during hyperglycaemia and illness, allows you to take action before ketoacidosis develops. FreeStyle Optium Neo has a choice of tools designed to help people…

What is the best ketone test strip for me?

FreeStyle Optium β Ketone Test Strips for self-testing your blood ketones. Compatible with FreeStyle Optium Neo, FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 meters.

Which meters are compatible with freestyle Optium neo?

Compatible with FreeStyle Optium Neo, FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 meters. Measuring your blood ketones during hyperglycaemia and illness, allows you to take action before ketoacidosis develops.

What is the difference between blood glucose and blood ketone strips?

Blood ketone strips measure β-Hydroxybutyrate considered as ‘Gold Standard’ in management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Blood glucose strips are available in pack of 25’s and pack of 50’s. Blood ketone strips are available in pack of 10’s.