{"id":3143,"date":"2024-02-01T14:35:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T14:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.go-keto.com\/?page_id=3143"},"modified":"2024-02-18T13:24:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T13:24:04","slug":"how-do-you-choose-the-right-ketone-meter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.go-keto.com\/en\/academy\/how-do-you-choose-the-right-ketone-meter\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you choose the right Ketone meter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are Ketones?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our body needs energy to live and move. We all know glucose. It is produced in the stomach and intestines and provides the body with fuel. Insulin then helps to bring glucose into the cells where it is converted into energy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we have little glucose in our blood \u2013 by eating a limited amount of carbohydrates \u2013 the body switches to burning fat as fuel. Ketones are fatty bodies that are released when fats are burned.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why should I pay attention to the amount of Ketones?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With an excess of ketones in the blood, your blood becomes too \u201cacidic\u201d and can \u2013 in extreme cases \u2013 lead to ketoacidosis. This literally acidifies the blood and organs and other bodily functions fail. So it is very important that you keep an eye on the concentration of ketones in your blood so that you can respond adequately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What should you pay attention to?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The symptoms below may indicate that the amount of ketones in your blood is too high (&gt; 6 mmol \/ L)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thirsty and need to urinate frequently<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dry mouth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breath that smells like acetone (sweetish apple or nail polish)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abdominal pain and nausea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throwing up<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blurred vision<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feeling dazed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you eat healthy and varied you will not prevent this. For people with diabetes I, diabetes II with insulin administration and following a ketogenic (low carb) diet, it is essential to measure regularly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When should I measure my ketones?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are basically free to measure when you want, but it is wise to measure at least 2x.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You preferably measure in the morning before breakfast. That is the time when the level is lowest since we have not eaten (fasted) all night and we have used ketones for our energy. The value that comes out here gives you a good baseline.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second time we test is before dinner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In general, your values \u200b\u200bare then highest. Because you have eaten during the day, these values \u200b\u200bwill be higher than in the morning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does the result of a measurement say?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ketone values<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light Ketosis:\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.5 mmol \/ L \u2013 1.5 mmol \/ L<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimal Ketosis:\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5 mmol \/ L- 3.0 mmol \/ L<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deep Ketosis:\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3.0 mmol \/ L- 6.0 mmol \/ L<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hazardous value:&gt; 6.0 mmol \/ L<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a value below 0.6 mmol \/ L, it means that you have a normal ketone level. You don\u2019t have to worry then.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Between 0.5 and 1.5 mmol \/ L you have a slightly increased ketone level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A result between 1.5 and 3.0 mmol \/ L is called optimal ketosis. You then have a high level of ketones and burned fat for your energy supply.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Between 3.0 mmol \/ L and 6.0 mmol \/ L you are in deep ketosis. For people with Diabetes (I and II), this can lead to an increased risk of ketoacidosis. Keep a close eye on the level of the ketones and be aware of the symptoms (see above). If you experience any problems, please contact a healthcare provider immediately for advice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the ketone value exceeds 6.0 mmol \/ L, immediately contact the Doctor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What should you pay attention to when choosing a Ketone meter?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First of all, it is important that you purchase a so-called \u201cDual\u201d meter. It can measure both the Glucose and Ketone values \u200b\u200bwith the same device. By measuring both values \u200b\u200byou get a better bearing of your metabolic health. Because even if you are in deep ketosis you could still have a high blood sugar value which does not benefit your health. If you know both values, you will be able to make better decisions about your health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second, it is important that you can measure the glucose and ketones on two different strips. This considerably increases the reliability of the result. You do not have two different enzymes on one strip that can influence the result.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is also important to pay attention to the measuring range. A measuring range of 0.6 \u2013 33.3 mmol \/ L (10 \u2013 600mg \/ dL) for Glucose and 0 \u2013 8.0 mmol \/ L for Ketones is optimal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, of course, you want the device to be able to quickly calculate, store, and require little blood to work properly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glucose and Ketones as part of the treatment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fourteen percent of boys and seventeen percent of girls between the ages of four and fifteen are overweight. Being overweight at an early age increases the risk of physical problems such as back problems, injuries, aching joints, fatigue, but also diabetes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patients come to a physiotherapist with these complaints, injuries and physical problems that accompany them. It is therefore increasingly common for physiotherapists to measure the glucose value and the ketone value in order to point out one factor of these problems. They can then go to work to resolve the complaints and prevent new complaints from arising.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physiotherapy for Diabetes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise in diabetes has been shown to be important for a number of reasons:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve insulin sensitivity *<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve glucose tolerance *<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* have been scientifically proven in type 2 diabetes mellitus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But also for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve stamina<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve muscle strength<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve sense of balance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improving general well-being<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve body composition and weight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, bone loss and the like<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the first appointment, the physiotherapist will carefully map out your complaints. Your health and daily functioning are discussed and examined, after which a treatment plan is drawn up with you. This treatment plan is tailored to your physical capabilities and wishes. This takes into account any other problems \/ complaints that affect your health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on your goals, the treatment may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endurance training<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weight training<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1032,&quot;335559739&quot;:144,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Balance and coordination exercises<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physiotherapy and the Ketogenic Diet<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not sure what you want to say\u2026 Besides diabetes \u2013 where ketones play an important role \u2013 it is even more important in people who follow a ketogenic diet. This diet is gaining popularity and helps people who are overweight or overweight. After all, the entire diet revolves around fat burning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is therefore very important that Physiotherapists check with the patient whether he \/ she is following this diet because this can influence the treatment plan. In addition, the diet can have a supportive effect on mobility and health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measuring Glucose and Ketones with the SwissPointofCare GK Dual Meter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measuring glucose and ketones is made easy with the SwissPointofCare GK Dual Meter. With a few drops of blood you know your glucose value within 5 seconds and your ketone value within 10 seconds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The values \u200b\u200bare measured on different strips, which guarantees reliability. This is very important for a health professional who gives advice to the customer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you have finished measuring, you can save the values \u200b\u200band even create reminders to measure at regular intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are Ketones? Our body needs energy to live and move. We all know glucose. It is produced in the stomach and intestines and provides the body with fuel. 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