WHAT ARE KETONES? Ketones are produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel. WHY ARE KETONES IN URINE? They are produced when you lose weight or if there is not enough insulin to help your body use sugar for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. WHY WILL THIS HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT? Since the body is unable to use glucose for energy, it breaks down fat instead. Ketones are produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel. They are also produced when you lose weight or if there is not enough insulin to help your body use sugar for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the blood.Since the body is unable to use glucose for energy, it breaks down fat instead.WHAT DIET DO YOU FOLLOW? Consult your physician before any diets! Cut Carbs to Reach Ketosis. The fastest way to reach ketosis using your diet is by limiting carbs to 20% of total calories per day, but some low carbers eat very low amounts of carbs - less than 5%. Choose the lowest carb fruits and the lowest carb veggies. Cover them with healthy fats.WHEN SHOULD I TEST FOR KETONES? Anytime your blood glucose is over 250 mg/dl for two tests in a row. When you are ill. Often illness, infections, or injuries will cause sudden high blood glucose and this is an especially important time to check for ketones. When you are planning to exercise and the blood glucose is over 250 mg/dl. If you are pregnant, you should test for ketones each morning before breakfast and any time the blood glucose is over 250 mg/dl. Reliable, Highly Accurate Readings: Whether you're a diabetic or trying to lose weight, our FDA- approved, lab-grade urinalysis strips tell you definitively if you're in a fat-burning ketosis state. Fast, Easy-to- Read Results: Just dip the strip in your urine, then read it after 40 seconds. We even include a measurement guide to make it a no-brainer to tell whether you're in ketosis.
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