D Diabetes8 Member Messages 15 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Feb 24, 2017 #1 Hi I know you should always check your ketone Levels if you're BG is above 13.9, however apart from that when else should you be checking them? Thanks
Hi I know you should always check your ketone Levels if you're BG is above 13.9, however apart from that when else should you be checking them? Thanks
tim2000s Expert Retired Moderator Messages 8,924 Location London Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Other Feb 24, 2017 #2 There isn't really a need to check them when you are in a normal range and eating a non-ketogenic diet.
There isn't really a need to check them when you are in a normal range and eating a non-ketogenic diet.
M ME_Valentijn Guest Feb 24, 2017 #3 Diabetes8 said: I know you should always check your ketone Levels if you're BG is above 13.9, however apart from that when else should you be checking them? Click to expand... Ketones will only potentially be elevated when blood sugar is over 13.3 for an extended period (hours, versus a spike). So there's no need to check at all unless blood sugar is too high.
Diabetes8 said: I know you should always check your ketone Levels if you're BG is above 13.9, however apart from that when else should you be checking them? Click to expand... Ketones will only potentially be elevated when blood sugar is over 13.3 for an extended period (hours, versus a spike). So there's no need to check at all unless blood sugar is too high.
TheBigNewt Well-Known Member Messages 1,166 Location USA Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Feb 24, 2017 #4 I've never checked for them. Ever.
azure Expert Messages 9,776 Location UK Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Feb 25, 2017 #5 I also check sometimes when I'm ill, but generally only when my BS is 13 or above. @TheBigNewt You could talk to your doctor about getting strips or a meter to test ketones.
I also check sometimes when I'm ill, but generally only when my BS is 13 or above. @TheBigNewt You could talk to your doctor about getting strips or a meter to test ketones.