These urine strips are reliable and sensitive, meaning they can detect even small amounts of ketones. It affords many health benefits, including weight loss, blood sugar control and longevity ( 1, 2, 3). Hold the test strip by the ends and immerse the reagent zone of the test strip in the urine for approximately 1-2 seconds. Ascensia Diabetes Care UK Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, with company number 09745524. The color corresponds to the concentration of ketones in your urine, which can range from no ketones to high concentrations.

Please note that if you are purchasing a mix of Light and Heavy items at the same time, these will be sent separately. At 15 seconds, match the test area to the colour chart on the side of the bottle and record the result. If too little insulin is in the bloodstream to help the glucose get into cells, the body looks for other fuel to burn. Being in dietary ketosis increases your ketone levels, which are detectable in your breath, urine and blood ( 5). Ketostix were designed to help diabetics avoid ketoacidosis which is a dangerous condition involving very high blood sugar and very high serum ketones.In our assortment you will find, for example, blood glucose meters and accessories or urine test strips for determining urine sugar. On the other hand, if you’ve followed a ketogenic diet for several months and want a more accurate picture of your ketone levels, blood keto strips are a more suitable option ( 11).

Please be aware that in some instances your parcel may be delayed due to adverse weather on the route from our warehouse, even if your local area itself is not affected. Allevia Hayfever Allergy Relief Tablets are one a day tablets that help to relieve symptoms associated with hayfever including Sneezing, Itchy, runny, blocked nose and Itchy, watery and red eyes. The test strip is simply dipped in the urine and after a few seconds the color of the strip changes. We regret that we cannot redispatch/refund sooner than the timescales listed above as these are the terms set out by the couriers. Ketostix Reagent Strips are simple and effective to use; they are designed for you to test your urine; to find out if it contains acetoacetic acid, also known as Ketone.In other words, if you’ve been in a keto-adapted state for many months, a keto strip may indicate that your urine contains only trace amounts of ketones, if any. Ketones are produced by the body when it does not have access to enough glucose (sugar) as a fuel source. Acetoacetic acid can be found in the urine from diabetics and is morecommonly referred to as a "ketone body. At 15 seconds match the test area to the colour chart on the side of the bottle and record the result. This acid is usually found in individuals with diabetes, therefore this product will alert you if there are changes in your condition which may require adjustments in your diet.