Treatment for Gestational Diabetes: Monitoring

Ketones Testing ResultsKetones testing

  • Negative results are normal
  • Positive results: eat or drink an extra 15 grams of carbohydrates late in the evening or during the night and call your doctor
  • May indicate that more medication is needed or the dose may need to increase
  • Recommended to test every morning until ketones return to negative
  • Follow your doctor’s recommendations