Blood Ketone Testing - Abbott FreeStyle Libre User Manual

After you get your blood glucose result, you can add Notes by touching
the symbol . If you do not want to add a Note, press the Home Button
to go to the Home Screen or hold the Home Button to turn the Reader off .

Blood Ketone Testing

You can use the built-in meter to check your blood ketone
(β-hydroxybutyrate) . It is important to consider doing this when:
•
You are sick
•
Your glucose is higher than 13 .3 mmol/L
•
You and your health care professional decide you should
Note: Be sure to read the test strip instructions for use prior to
performing a ketone test .
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Wash your hands with warm soapy water for
accurate results . Thoroughly dry your hands .
To warm the site, apply a warm dry pad or rub
vigorously for a few seconds .
Note: Use only fingertip samples for blood
ketone testing .