Ketone Monitoring

[LindsayJane]

Does anyone have any advice about the best monitoring systems please? I'm confused and can't decide between blood, pee or breath testers. Which one's work best?

 

[jpscloud]

Hello lindsayjane, there is some good information here

https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto (scroll down to "measuring ketosis"

I use the on-call duo to measure ketones by blood, the monitor isn't too expensive but the strips are!

 

[Juicyj]

Hi @LindsayJane - just trying to understand what your looking for so are you looking for a blood glucose meter or a ketone meter ?

 

[LindsayJane]

Hi @LindsayJane - are you looking for a blood glucose meter or a ketone meter ?

Just ketone - I monitor my blood glucose with Safe AQ and I'm happy enough with it.

 

[LindsayJane]

Hello lindsayjane, there is some good information here



I use the on-call duo to measure ketones by blood, the monitor isn't too expensive but the strips are!

Thank you for the link - this is really useful!

 

[Juicyj]

Are you taking insulin @LindsayJane ? It's essential if you are taking insulin and running high bg levels to check ketones, in which case your DSN can provide you with either strips or a meter.

 

[LindsayJane]

Are you taking insulin @LindsayJane ? It's essential if you are taking insulin and running high bg levels to check ketones, in which case your DSN can provide you with either strips or a meter.

No, I'm not taking insulin.

 

[Juicyj]

@LindsayJane is there anything in particular that's a concern for you with ketones ? It's more common for an insulin dependent diabetic to develop ketones than a type 2 diabetic.

 

[bulkbiker]

No, I'm not taking insulin.

I'm guessing you are trying to get into ketosis through diet? Is that why you want to measure?
Like @jpscloud I use the on Call GK Dual
You can get a meter and 50 strips for £39.99 which is the cheapest I have found
https://www.valuemed.co.uk/collecti...n-you-buy-50-on-call-blood-ketone-strips-here

 

[LindsayJane]

I'm guessing you are trying to get into ketosis through diet? Is that why you want to measure?
Like @jpscloud I use the on Call GK Dual
You can get a meter and 50 strips for £39.99 which is the cheapest I have found
https://www.valuemed.co.uk/collecti...n-you-buy-50-on-call-blood-ketone-strips-here

Tht's it - I'm dieting and feeling some of the 'signs' that indicate ketosis but want to be certain I'm doing it right. Thank you for the link.

 

[LindsayJane]

@LindsayJane is there anything in particular that's a concern for you with ketones ? It's more common for an insulin dependent diabetic to develop ketones than a type 2 diabetic.

It's not reall a concern. I'm trying to achieve ketosis through diet and want to know if I'm doing it right or not.

 

[Resurgam]

You don't really need to test, you should see the consequences of low carb in your blood glucose.