Who needs to monitor ketones?
Ketones are a bi-product of fat metabolism. In diabetics with elevated blood sugar, acute infections or during times of stress diabetic ketoacidosis can develop. This is a life-threatening event that needs timely, accurate diagnosis so appropriate medical treatment can be received. Ketones should be monitored when blood sugar is over 240 mg/dL, during illness, when you are planning to exercise and blood sugar is over 300 mg/dl if you are using insulin and 400 mg/dl if you are not using insulin. Pregnant women should test for ketones each morning before breakfast and anytime the blood sugar is over 180 mg/dl In addition, patients on low-carbohydrate, Atkinís type diets; it is recommended that they monitor their ketone levels to determine if they are in ketosis and losing weight.
Ketones are a bi-product of fat metabolism. In diabetics with elevated blood sugar, acute infections or during times of stress diabetic ketoacidosis can develop. This is a life-threatening event that needs timely, accurate diagnosis so appropriate medical treatment can be received. Ketones should be monitored when blood sugar is over 240 mg/dL, during illness, when you are planning to exercise and blood sugar is over 300 mg/dL if you are using insulin and 400 mg/dL if you are not using insulin. Pregnant women should test for ketones each morning before breakfast and anytime the blood sugar is over 180 mg/dL. In addition, patients on low-carbohydrate, Atkins type diets; it is recommended that they monitor their ketone levels to determine if they are in ketosis and losing weight.
