Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about ketone tests:

1. How often should I have a ketone test?
   
   
2. Under what circumstances should I check my ketones more often?
   
   
3. Do you recommend a ketone blood test or a urine test for me?
   
   
4. Do you recommend a particular type of home ketone test for me? Do you recommend I use a particular glucose meter that checks ketone levels?
   
   
5. What is my target ketone level? What do my test results indicate?
   
   
6. Am I at high risk of ketosis or diabetic ketoacidosis?
   
   
7. Is it OK for me to have an above-normal amount of ketones without hyperglycemia – for example, if I’m trying to eat fewer carbohydrates - or can this ketosis be risky for me?
   
   
8. At what point do my ketone levels indicate I need to take action? At what point do they indicate an emergency?
   
   
9. What should I do if my ketone levels are excessive?
   
   
10. Should I regularly have any other waste product tests?