Introduction to Multi-Analyte [Test Strips](/sell-diabetic-supplies)

Meet the game-changer in blood glucose monitoring: multi-analyte test strips! They detect β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB), a key indicator of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).

How it Works

These strips use β-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase (β-HBDH) and NAD+ to quantify β-HB. This beats urine strips, which measure acetoacetate, a lagging indicator.

Market Overview

The market splits into two sectors:

• Medical: Companies like Abbott and Nova Biomedical focus on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) safety and hospital accuracy.
• Consumer: Companies like Keto-Mojo and ForaCare cater to the growing demand from the ketogenic diet trend.

Technological Advancements

Technology advances have led to:

• Single-port devices that auto-detect strip types
• Advanced error-correction for hematocrit variance

Future Developments

The future is bright! Integrating ketone sensing into Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) will create dual-analyte continuous sensors. This will revolutionize glucose and ketone monitoring.