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Understanding Blood β-Ketone Test Results
High Blood β-Ketone Results
The meter displays results in mmol/L. The unit of measurement is preset. You cannot change this
setting.
Blood β-Ketone is expected to be below 0.6 mmol/L.
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High blood β-Ketone may be caused by
illness, fasting, vigorous exercise, or uncontrolled blood glucose levels.
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Repeat a blood β-Ketone test using a new blood β-Ketone test strip when:
•HI appears on the display
•Your result is unusually high
•You question your result
•Your blood β-Ketone result is 0.0 mmol/L, but your blood glucose is higher than 16.7 mmol/L
(300 mg/dL)
IMPORTANT: The meter displays results from 0.0 - 8.0 mmol/L.
Consult your healthcare professional before changing your diabetes
medication programme.
Meter:
Display What It Means What To Do
Result is between:
0.6 – 1.5 mmol/L and
your blood glucose
result is: Higher than
16.7 mmol/L
(Higher than 300 mg/dL)
High blood β-Ketone
A problem requiring
medical assistance may
be occurring
Contact your healthcare professional for
sick-day management instructions.
Result remains:
0.6 – 1.5 mmol/L
or becomes: Higher
than 1.5 mmol/L
You may be at risk of
developing diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA)
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Contact your healthcare professional
immediately.
Appears when result is:
Higher than 8.0 mmol/L
Very high blood
β-Ketone
or
There may be a problem
with the test strip
Repeat the test with a new test strip. If
the result is HI, contact your healthcare
professional immediately.
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