This process produces the ketone β-HB, which is further catabolized into acetoacetate and then into acetone. As metabolic decompensation progresses, the concentrations of the ketones changes with ...

Blood ketone testing should be performed whenever glucose exceeds 14 mmol/L (250 mg/dL) The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology, the Canadian ...