Monit
oring
Blood β-K
et
one
When:
•
Blood β-Ketone result remains high or becomes higher
than 1.5 mmol/L:
What It Means:
You may be at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA).
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What to Do:
Contact your healthcare professional
immediately
.
"HI" Result
What It Means:
Your monitor has determined that your blood β-Ketone
result is higher than 8.0 mmol/L, or there may be a
problem with the test strip.
What to Do:
Monitor your blood β-Ketone again with
a new test strip. If
HI
shows on the display
window again, contact your healthcare
professional
immediately
.
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