Diastixs?

[NewBody]

As i dont feel like i've hit ketosis yet and dont no why that could be, I Went to the chemist today and bought some Diastixs so i can check myself.

I tested one in my 'water' but dont no what i'm looking for??!! Or what colour it should be??
Can anyone help plse.

Thanks inadvance folks for replys.xx

 

[Lily]

Um, did you buy Diastix or Keto-Diastix (not the same thing)? Because Diastix test for glucose in your urine, not ketones. I'm really hoping you haven't been duped...

 

[SteveM]

Never heard of these things.... are they the same as KetoStix?? If so then all you are looking for is a colour to register. Any colour indicates ketones in the urine which means ketosis. It is not "better" to have a darker colour. All that means is that the ketones are more concentrated, which indicates a level of dehydration meaning that you need to up your water intake. The strongest readings are first thing in the morning.

 

[SteveM]

Okay. Apparently there are three types:

Diastix, which test purely for glucose in the urine.
Ketostix, which test purely for ketones in the urine.
and Keto-Diastix which do both.

For this diet you want ketostix as we test for ketones.

 

[NewBody]

Looks like i've been given a bum steer!!
The stupid pharmasist sold me diastix and said there the same thing, theres another bloody fiver wasted

 

[SteveM]

Not if it was me .... they are NOT the same thing, and to my mind you have been mis-sold. Sale of Goods act says that if a product is not fit for the purpose for which it was sold the shop either has to refund or replace.

Clearly Diastix are not suitable for testing for ketones .... I therefore think you are entitled to a replacement. If you asked for sticks for testing for ketosis, then the Pharmacist has made a mistake, not you.

 

[miss jelly tot]

Oh no bless. i would take them back like Steve said. You wont know if you dont ask

 

[louii]

Ah well you can aways check to make sure u are not a diabetic, lol

Bring them back, they sold you the wrong thing.