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Can you tell me how high does your blood sugar have to be before you start to get ketones ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Ketones and BG: Not related very closely and everyone is individual. Can go up in hours if you do not eat anything. It is normal to do this.

Answered 5/11/2017

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A member asked:

Can you tell me how high does your blood sugar have to be before you start to get ketones ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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