Abbott FreeStyle Precision H - Interpreting High Ketone Levels

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Blood ketone is expected to be below 0.6 mmol/L.
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High blood ketone may be caused by illness,
fasting, vigorous exercise, or uncontrolled blood glucose levels.
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Repeat a blood ketone test using a new blood ketone test strip when:
• HI appears on the display
• The result is unusually high
• You question the result
• The blood ketone result is 0.0 mmol/L, but the blood glucose is higher than 300 mg/dL
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Result is between:
0.6 – 1.5 mmol/L
and the blood
glucose result is:
> 300 mg/dL
High blood ketone
A problem requiring medical
assistance may be occurring
Contact the prescribing physician for sick-day
management instructions.
Result remains:
0.6 – 1.5 mmol/L
or becomes:
> 1.5 mmol/L
The patient may be at risk
of developing diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA)
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Contact the prescribing physician immediately.