borofergie
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I'm so excited by this, it's a new ketosis (or ketoacidosis) detection device. Instead of urinating on a stick (like ketostix), or testing your blood (like the Optium Neo) this device measures the ketones on your breath. The advantage is that once you've bought it, you don't have to buy more strips.
It costs about $150 - but apparently it is reusable and more reliable than urine tests. I think that makes it viable financial proposition for T1 diabetics and T2 low-carbers who want a more reliable method of testing for ketones. The blood testing machines are good - but the strips cost about £1 a test, which is expensive for habitual testers.
The coloured lights change depending on your ketone levels:
I've ordered mine. Should be here in a few days, I'll let you know how I get on.
http://www.ketonix.com/
http://bjjcaveman.com/2014/03/01/review-ketonix-acetone-breathalyzer-initial-impressions/
It costs about $150 - but apparently it is reusable and more reliable than urine tests. I think that makes it viable financial proposition for T1 diabetics and T2 low-carbers who want a more reliable method of testing for ketones. The blood testing machines are good - but the strips cost about £1 a test, which is expensive for habitual testers.
The coloured lights change depending on your ketone levels:
- Blue = 0 – 150 nmol/L
- Green = 150 – 400 nmol/L (Small)
- Yellow = 400 – 930 nmol/L (Moderate)
- Red = > 930 nmol/L (Large)
I've ordered mine. Should be here in a few days, I'll let you know how I get on.
http://www.ketonix.com/
http://bjjcaveman.com/2014/03/01/review-ketonix-acetone-breathalyzer-initial-impressions/