Monitoring Blood
β-Ketone
Shutting Off Your Monitor
1
Removing the test strip from the strip
port turns off the monitor. You can
use the opened foil packet to remove
and discard your used test strip.
2
Discard the test strip properly.
Note: You may also turn the
monitor off by Pressing and
Holding the
button. If you do
not turn your monitor off or pull the
test strip out, the monitor shuts off
automatically after 60 seconds.
Understanding Your Result
Blood β-Ketone is expected to be lower than 0.6 mmol/L.
2
Blood β-Ketone may be higher when a person is ill, is
fasting, exercises vigorously, or if blood glucose levels
are not controlled.
1-3
When:
• Blood β-Ketone result is between 0.6 and 1.5 mmol/L and
blood glucose result is 300 mg/dL (16.7 mmol/L) or higher:
What It Means:
A problem requiring medical assistance may be occurring.
What to Do:
Contact your healthcare professional. Follow his or her
instructions for sick day management.
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