Glucometer reading while in Ketosis....

[TEXWS6]

just wondering what the glucometer will read while you are in ketosis....


TEXWS6

 

[Mr.X]

just wondering what the glucometer will read while you are in ketosis....


TEXWS6

50-60 dl would be sufficient

don't go below that, might throw you into a hypoglycemic coma

Mr.X

 

[TEXWS6]

Mr. X,

I wait to hear a reply from you on every one of my Ketogenic questions, your knowledge amazes me. Some people say the glucometer will give you false readings about your state in Ketosis, is this true?

 

[Ceebs]

Some people say the glucometer will give you false readings about your state in Ketosis, is this true?

Why would anyone use a glucometer to check ketones? A glucometer by definition is used to test blood sugar.

 

[The Shadow]

Why would anyone use a glucometer to check ketones? A glucometer by definition is used to test blood sugar.

True - but blood glucose and carb metabolism are closely inter-related...when sugar is down ketones are burned for fuel(fractures fats)...therefore a ketogenic diet will force blood sugar down and vice versa

 

[Mr.X]

Mr. X,

I wait to hear a reply from you on every one of my Ketogenic questions, your knowledge amazes me. Some people say the glucometer will give you false readings about your state in Ketosis, is this true?

actually a glucometer only measures blood sugar, I think you have the glucometer cofused w/ ketosix (keto sticks that you urinate on).....
W/ a glucometer just make sure your blood sugar is not over 60, that will signal a steady ketonic level; however, I prefer 50.

Mr.X