Checking Ketones
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 6
Instructions:
- Gather supplies
- Have the student urinate into a clean cup
- Put on gloves, when test is performed by someone other than student
- Dip the ketone test strip in the cup containing urine. Shake off excess urine
- Wait 15 – 60 seconds for strip to change color (follow manufactures instructions)
- Compare the strip to the color chart on the strip bottle
- Record results, take action per HEP