High levels of ketones can create an acidic environment in your body, leading to a condition called ketoacidosis. At-home testing kits or healthcare facilities can detect ketones in urine.

For this test, you’ll place a dipstick into a clean catch of your urine. It will change colors based on the level of ketones in your urine. People living with diabetes who are seeking to lose ...

Other ways to check that you're in ketosis is with urine test strips or at-home blood and breath tests. These tests measure the ketone levels in your system. Ketones are the byproduct of fatty ...

Blood ketone testing should be performed whenever glucose exceeds 14 mmol/L (250 mg/dL) The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology, the Canadian ...

A bit of biology and nutrition before we roll into this: Ketosis is when your body runs on fat reserves instead of carbohydrates. This is the basis of diets such as Atkins, and despite the ...