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8. Understanding Your Blood β-Ketone Test Results
█ Blood β-Ketone Results Interpretation
β-Ketone Results
Interpretation
< 0.6 mmol/L
Normal, please consult with a healthcare
professional for your appropriate range of blood β-
ketone level.
0.6 ~ 1.5 mmol/L
With blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL or
16.7 mmol/L, medical consultation with a healthcare
professional is recommended.
> 1.5 mmol/L
With blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL or
16.7 mmol/L, consult with a healthcare professional
immediately as it indicates a risk of developing
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
NOTE: Consult with your healthcare professional for the blood β-ketone range that is appropriate for you.
IMPORTANT
• If your test result does NOT match how you feel, call your physician or healthcare professional.
• NEVER ignore symptoms of high blood β-ketone.
• If you see “HI” displayed with , your blood β-ketone level may be above 8.0 mmol/L, repeat the
blood β-ketone test using a new test strip. If the meter persists same results, contact your physician or
healthcare professional.
• NEVER change any treatment without first consulting with your physician or a healthcare professional.
• Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. Testing outside of the Hematocrit level range
of 20~60% may cause inaccurate result. If you do NOT know your hematocrit level, consult with your
healthcare professional.
• This system is NOT for use on patients who are in shock or dehydrated.
• Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals.
• This system is NOT for use on critically ill patients.