Interpreting capillary ketone levels
<0.6 mmol/L - normal blood ketone value
0.6 to 1.5 mmol/L - more ketones being produced than normal; re-test in a few hours
1.6 to 3.0 mmol/L - a high level of ketones; risk of ketoacidosis
>3.0 mmol/L – consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis