How to use a Blood Ketone Meter
The most accurate way of checking the presence of ketones in
your body is to test your blood. It is the most trusted way because in
circulatory system blood does not get diluted thus the substance in it remain
in the original concentration. Therefore no matter when and where you prick
yourself results will not be affected.
With a blood ketone meter you can test the amount of beta-hydroxybutyrate
which is the main ketone body. For testing ketone level in blood you need a
blood ketone meter. You can easily get one from an authorized pharmacy. Blood
ketone meters of several pharmaceutical brands are available. The package of blood
ketone meter contains a lancet pen and ketone testing strips. Most of the blood
ketone meters have the ability to keep a history of the tests. This helps you
compare your new test results with that of previous one. The models of blood
ketone meters slightly vary from each other. Some of the blood ketone meters
can test both ketone and glucose levels. All you need to do is press a button
to switch from one to another. While there are many other blood ketone meters
which don’t need switching. They automatically test ketone and glucose levels.
Not only this, but they give you an indication to check your ketone level if
your glucose level is higher than 250 mg/dL. Blood ketone meters require 0.3 to
1.5 microliters of blood for testing.
How to use a Blood Ketone Meter?Wash your hands with soap and dry
them. Now, insert a needle in the lancet pen. Take out a strip and insert it
into the meter. Gently press the lancet pen against your finger tip and squeeze
a drop of blood. Make sure the opening is filled with blood. Let the meter
register it and wait for a few seconds for the result.
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