SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/diab-ketone-testing-threshold

When does CDC say a person with diabetes should check urine ketones?

When sick or at 250 mg/dL or above.

Start playing free

  1. Only once a year
  2. When sick or at 250 mg/dL or above ✔
  3. Only after exercise

Why: Ketone checks can help spot DKA danger during illness or high blood sugar. Ask your care team how this rule fits your personal sick-day plan.

Huh, didn't know that: DKA symptoms are another reason CDC gives for checking ketones.

The dad joke
Why did the ketone kit study numbers? It wanted to pass the threshold test.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: When sick or at 250 mg/dL or above. Ketone checks can help spot DKA danger during illness or high blood sugar. Ask your care team how this rule fits your personal sick-day plan.

  1. CDC Diabetic Ketoacidosis www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html
    If you have diabetes and you're sick or your blood sugar is 250 mg/dL or above
    Checked 2026-10-09.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

Health BasicsIn diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what builds up in the blood?Health BasicsAn A1C test shows your average blood sugar over about how long?Health BasicsWith a continuous glucose monitor, what target range is used for 'time in range' for most people?

That's stuff everyone should know.