Point-of-Care Glucose and Ketone Monitoring

Early and rapid identification of hypo- and hyperglycemia as well as ketosis is essential for the practicing veterinarian as these conditions can be life threatening and require emergent treatment. Point-of-care (POC) devices such as portable blood glucose meters (PBGM) are widely used in veterinary practices to rapidly evaluate blood glucose at the cage side, allowing for immediate intervention. Additionally, the presence of blood and/or urine ketones can be evaluated through use of a 3-β-hydroxybutyrate (3-HB) ketone meter or ketone reagent strips.
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research