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Continuous Ketone Monitoring Is Coming Fast: Can It Actually Reduce Outpatient DKA Risk?

Patient wearing a continuous ketone monitoring sensor while reviewing real-time glucose and ketone data on a smartphone app designed to help detect rising DKA risk.

New advances in diabetes technology are moving beyond glucose alone. While continuous glucose monitoring transformed diabetes management over the last decade, wearable ketone monitoring systems are now emerging as the next major innovation. Researchers, device manufacturers, and international diabetes organizations are increasingly focused on whether real-time ketone data can help …

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Continuous Ketone Monitoring in Practice: Who Should Use It and When?

Patient using wearable ketone sensor with smartphone displaying continuous ketone and glucose monitoring data

Continuous ketone monitoring is gaining attention as a promising tool for detecting metabolic risk earlier than traditional methods. While glucose monitoring has long been the standard, ketones offer another layer of insight into how the body processes energy. Could this emerging technology reshape how clinicians assess risk and guide treatment …

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Continuous Ketone Monitoring: Can We Finally Get Ahead of DKA?

Continuous ketone monitor on a patient’s abdomen showing ketone levels, with a smartphone displaying rising ketone alerts and a virtual doctor consult in the background.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) continues to be one of the most dangerous acute complications faced by people with diabetes, particularly those on insulin or SGLT2 inhibitors. While traditional approaches rely on intermittent blood ketone checks, a new frontier is emerging—continuous ketone monitoring for DKA prevention. This article explores how this technology …

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Preventing DKA and HHS in Outpatient Settings: 2025 Updates Every Clinician Should Apply

Doctor discussing DKA outpatient prevention with a patient; ketone meter, insulin, glucose monitor, and a sick-day plan shown in foreground

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are still two of the most dangerous acute complications facing people with diabetes. However, a large portion of these cases can be prevented outside of the hospital. In 2025, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released expanded guidance focused on DKA outpatient prevention, …

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