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.

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Abbott Diabetes Care ART06986 manual Not controlled.2-4, When