What to do when you have ketones?

The ketone test will tell you a number.

0.0  means you do not have ketones.

It is ok to have a small number.

Like  0.5.

You have

0.6

OR

more. Like 0.8

You have ketones.

 

You must follow your sick day plan now.

 

Do not wait.

You have  1.5

OR

more than  1.5  .  Like  1.7  .

You have high ketones.

Call your diabetes team.

 

You must follow your sick day plan now.

 

Do not wait

You have  3.0

or

more than  3.0

Call the ambulance. Do not wait.  

This is general information. Talk to your doctor for information made for you.