Zoozey AMPS 329 +4 258, high ketones?

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emchic

emchic

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Zoozey is a bit high today, which I expected since I knew this visit to my parents would cause him a little stress. But he has come down his AM shot. I checked his ketones using the Nova Max meter at 11am CST, and it read 0.3mmol/L. Should I be concerned? Is that high?

We're headed back home tomorrow, so I expect his numbers will come down (after his 1 month post DKA check-up at the vet on Fri).
 
You can find information about the ketone levels and your meter online. This is from your instruction manual:
The normal adult blood ß-Ketone range for person without diabetes is less than 0.6 mmol/L. Consult with your heathcare professional for the blood ß-Ketone range that is appropriate for you. If the blood ß-Ketone result is between 0.6-1.5 mmol/L and glucose is more than 250 mg/dL, this may indicate development of a medical concern. You need to contact with your heathcare professional for assistance. If the blood ß-Ketone result is more than 1.5 mmol/L and glucose is more than 250 mg/dL, contact with your heathcare professional immediately. This indicates a risk of developing DKA.
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Based on this information, I wouldn't be worried. From what the information above indicates, it looks like above 1.5mmol/L is when you need to be concerned.
 
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