How Do You Use Ketone Test Strips?
Ketones are produced by your body when fat is burned for energy. They can also be naturally produced when you lose weight, as well as when you have an insulin deficiency. Some dieters use ketone testing strips to monitor their weight loss. It’s also important for diabetics to be aware of ketones in their urine, as this combined with high blood sugar could lead to a life-threatening condition. However, diabetics who are losing weight will naturally have ketones in their urine. You can follow simple steps to use ketone test strips. Find a glass container. Ensure that it is clean and dry. Use this container to catch a small amount of your urine. Remove one of the ketone testing strips. Immediately close the lid of the testing strips container. You’ll need to be sure this lid is kept secure because even a very small amount of moisture can affect how the testing strips work. Locate the reagent pad part of the ketone testing strip. (Your testing kit’s instructions will tell you how to locate
