Ketone Resources for People Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Ketones and Type 1 Diabetes: Testing, Results & What to Do.

Ketones are an important part of living with type 1 diabetes—but knowing when to check, what your results mean, and what to do next can be confusing. This resource page brings together expert-backed information to help you better understand ketones and feel more prepared.

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  • Ketone Guide Part 1

    What are Ketones? Your Body’s Early Warning Signal, Explained

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  • Ketone Guide Part 2

    Should You Check for Ketones? How to Test and What Your Results Mean

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  • Ketone Guide Part 3

    You’ve Detected Ketones — Now What? Knowing When to Treat at Home and When to Get Help​

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KETONE FAQ

Our Research

Check out some of T1D Exchange's published research on ketones and DKA.

The Lived Experience of Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Qualitative Study of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes and Caregivers of Children with Type 1 Diabetes

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Reduction in hospitalizations for underserved young adults (YA) with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the supporting emerging adults with diabetes (SEAD) program: An adult-based healthcare transition model

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Download T1D Exchange's Ketone Decision Support Tool

This one-page PDF will help people living with T1D recognize, understand, and respond to ketones with confidence. ​

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DISCLAIMER:  The information on this webpage is not intended to replace medical guidance from your health care provider. T1D Exchange recommends using the above resources with expert guidance from your healthcare provider.