MrDuke November 21, 2008 Share MrDuke Member November 21, 2008 I think I found a blood ketone tester. No more urine testing and 4 hr delay times! Ran 3 miles after a big dinner and you aren't sure if you are in ketosis? No problem. Test and run that extra mile before bedtime if you need to! I'm working on getting some coupons for free meters. PM me if you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerisme November 25, 2008 Share farmerisme Member November 25, 2008 What is that for, making sure you aren't burning stuff you are not supposed to burn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke November 25, 2008 Author Share MrDuke Member November 25, 2008 In a healthy, non-diabetic adult, testing for ketones= making sure you are burning fat and losing weight. After you burn your free roaming glucose (created by any carbs you consumed) your body turns to fat for fuel, with ketones being one of the by-products. Since the empirical rule of fuel consumption is glucose>fat>protein, you must burn almost all of your glucose before you can burn fat. Ex: if you've been exercising and burning fat and you eat a candy bar with 100grams of sugar, your body immediately stops burning fat and switches to the candy bar. (All you biochem majors can double check my math) At 4.5cal/gram and 100 grams, that's 450 calories of carbs you have to burn (4hrs) before you go back to fat burning. Until recently, you had to use urine pass test strips to see if you had any ketones present. Since you only pee every so often, that isn't a very efficient method (especially if you squat like Fatty). Now you can use a meter and know exactly where you stand... or squat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthos December 4, 2008 Share monthos Member December 4, 2008 I am interested. to be honest half the time I have no idea what my body is burning at the time. I wouldnt use it until I started getting into my excersize routine which I have been putting off. blood weenieing may suck but at least I can get an idea if i am making progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke December 4, 2008 Author Share MrDuke Member December 4, 2008 Ok. I'm on vacation until the 8th. When I get back I'll dig further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty December 5, 2008 Share Fatty GC Founder December 5, 2008 Send me one, homo. I'll take one, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwEEziL December 5, 2008 Share dwEEziL Member December 5, 2008 Did someone say free? Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke December 5, 2008 Author Share MrDuke Member December 5, 2008 The meter is free. Everytime you want to test your blood ketones, it's $5 ($50 for a bottle of 10). Hey, it's a new technology... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty December 6, 2008 Share Fatty GC Founder December 6, 2008 Fatty doesn't understand. Anyways, last time I checked, keystone was really cheap and not worth it anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke December 6, 2008 Author Share MrDuke Member December 6, 2008 Ok Pinky, I'll explain it to you. The meter that reads the test strips is free (normally $60), but the strips you put the blood on and insert into the meter cost $5 each ($50/box of 10). If you've been eyeing a new pair of pumps and would rather not spend $50 on ketone strips, you can buy urine ketone strips for about $10. Not as accurate, but cheaper... and you get the new shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke December 12, 2008 Author Share MrDuke Member December 12, 2008 Ok, I have the ability to get 4 meters free. You will still be responsible for buying the test strips (that plug into the meter) which are $50 for 10 strips. As long as you know you're paying $5 each time you want to know your ketone levels, I'll get you a meter. Who wants one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwEEziL December 12, 2008 Share dwEEziL Member December 12, 2008 I'll pass. The only paper I'll pay $50 for better have Grant on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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