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For β-ketone tests
Your β-ketone measurements are plasma
equivalent values and are shown in millimoles of
ketones per litre of blood (mmol/L).
The β-ketone test measures beta-hydroxybutyrate
(β-OHB), the most important of the three β-ketones
in your blood. Under normal circumstances, the
concentration of β-OHB in your blood should be
less than 0.6 mmol/L.
1
The β-OHB concentration can increase if you are
fasting and/or dieting, exercising intensively or
suffer from diabetes and fall ill. If your β-ketone
test results in a “Lo”, repeat the test using a new test
strip. If you receive the same result or if the result
does not match how you are feeling, then contact
your healthcare professional. Always follow the
recommendations of your healthcare professional
before making any changes to your diabetes
treatment. If the levels for your β-ketone test are
between 0.6 and 1.5 mmol/L, this could be due to
an issue requiring professional medical attention.
Carefully follow your healthcare professional’s
advice. If your β-ketone test levels are greater than
1.5 mmol/L, immediately contact your healthcare
professional, as this means you could develop
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
1: Wiggam Ml, O’Kane MJ, Harper R, Atkinson AB,
Hadden Dr, Trimble ER, Bell PM.
Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis using
normalization of blood 3-hydroxybutyrate
concentration as the end point of emergency
management.
Diabetes Care 1997; 20:1347-52.
Consult your doctor in order to determine the
target range that suits you best.
REFERENCE VALUES
Blood Glucose Test
The Blood glucose monitoring plays an important
role in diabetes control. A long-term study
showed that maintaining blood glucose levels
close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes
complications by up to 60%.
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The results provided
by this system can help you and your healthcare
professional monitor and adjust your treatment
plan to gain better control of your diabetes.
For blood sugar tests
Your blood sugar measurements are plasma
equivalent values and are shown in millimoles of
glucose per litre of blood (mmol/L).
TIME OF DAY
NORMAL PLASMA GLUCOSE
RANGE FOR NONDIABETICS
Before meals
on an empty
stomach
< 5.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL)
2 hours after
meals
< 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL)
Source: American Diabetes Association. Standards
of Medical Care in Diabetes- 2018 Jan; 41
(Supplement 1): S1-S2.
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