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Understanding
Your Result
Blood ß-Ketone is expected to
be lower than 0.6 mmol/L.
3
Blood ß-Ketone may be higher
when a person is ill, is fasting,
exercises vigorously, or if
blood glucose levels are
not controlled.
2-4
When:
•Blood ß-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.
Monitoring
Blood ß-Ketone
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