DETAILED INFORMATION
Reference Values
Multi-functional
A long-term study showed that maintaining blood glucose levels close to
normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%*
The results provided by this system can help you and your healthcare
professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better
control of your diabetes.
Time of day
Fasting and before meal
2 hours after meals
*
: American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes- 2018 Jan;
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41(Supplement 1): S1-S2.
The β-Ketone test measures Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB), the most
important of the three β-Ketone bodies in the blood. Normally, levels of
β-OHB are expected to be less than 0.6 mmol/L.
β-OHB levels may increase if a person fasts, exercises vigorously or has
diabetes and becomes ill. If
β-Ketone test
with new test strips. If the β-Ketone result is between 0.6
and 1.5 mmol/L, this may indicate development of a problem that could
require medical assistance. If the β-Ketone result is higher than 1.5
mmol/L, the patient may be at
(DKA).
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monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control.
the
Normal plasma glucose range for people
without diabetes (mg/dL)
< 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
< 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)
β-Ketone result is "Lo", repeat the
risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis
.
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