When Ketones Are Too High?
When Ketones Build up in the Blood, They Make It More Acidic. They Are a Warning Sign That Your Diabetes Is out of Control or That You Are Getting Sick. High...
When ketones build up in the blood, they make it more acidic. They are a warning sign that your diabetes is out of control or that you are getting sick. High levels of ketones can poison the body. When levels get too high, you can develop DKA.
What is a dangerously high ketone level?
1.6 to 3.0 mmol/L – a high level of ketones and could present a risk of ketoacidosis. It is advisable to contact your healthcare team for advice. Above 3.0 mmol/L – a dangerous level of ketones which will require immediate medical care.
How high is too high in ketones?
Less than 0.6 = normal. 0.6 - 1.0 = slightly high. 1.0 - 3.0 = moderately high. Higher than 3.0 = very high.
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