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Topic "Ketostix" was discussed 777 times on 57 sites in last 3 months
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-04 07:13:00)
by fatbebanished
Ketostix...how many it too many? I find myself wanting to pee on the little buggers every time I can. Anyone else experiencing this? I am just recently on ongoing weight loss and have been in ketosis since about day 3. Cathy
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-15 13:21:00)
by Nickynoodle71
Hi guys Just wondering if anyone can assist me in query about ketostix. I'm in my second week on induction and all of last week i had purple reeding on the ketostix and this week, i'm only showing traces??? very light pink. This is a real motivator for me and feel like it's something i doing wrong, why is it just light pink this week? Still drinking the same amount of water like last week, ...
Started 2 months ago (2009-09-10 14:57:00)
by Lifeguardz
So Ive been running a High Protein low carb diet.. It has been exactly a week since I started, and the scale is saying I have lost 7 pounds. I was told to check Ketostix to see if I was burning fat. What type of reading am I looking for when taking the test?
Started 2 months, 1 week ago (2009-09-03 13:19:00)
by CheM
I know Ketostix are not 100%. I however never register positive. (morning/afternoon/evening)... always negative. I normally drink 2 gallons of water a day, hit the gym about 4-5 days a week (i make sure to go monday and tuesday for sure). I am trying to gain mass, so i normally do less than 10 reps for exercise and i am there usually 1.5hours everytime. Always thirsty, although my urine is ...
Started 2 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-08-20 21:49:39)
by aprilc1976
Does anyone with GD have to use the Ketostix? I have to use them once every morning as soon as I get up. Today was my first morning using them and the reading came out very high. I have to call my Dr. tomorrow to let him know about that and my blood sugar readings anyway..but I was just wondering what it means to have a high reading? TIA Â -- April (33) DH (34) EDD 10/26/09 Our First!...
Started 2 months, 4 weeks ago (2009-08-19 03:13:00)
by Valina
erhm.. i finally found some ketostix, hard to find over here, and after using it, it turned into a strong pink. but in the paper it was written that if it turn pink you should talk to ur doc or diabetes physician.. i'm a bit confused... pink is like 1.6 g/l Help!!!!
Started 5 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-11 02:53:00)
by dangermouth
i've been doing some research into these and it seems there not that accurate , i brought some off a website the other day and i'm getting mixed results from the tests , can anyone shed some light on this matter ???? thanks
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 21:35:00)
by vandalgirl59
I hate you.... I know we can't rely on them whatsoever, but i like to use them because i honestly cannot tell yet when I am/am not in ketosis. Today was day 5. I figured I HAD to be in ketosis today so I experimented with the stix at different times. upon waking-negative mid day-negative after work when slightly dehydrated-negative one hr later after a 45 min cardio workout-...
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-03 20:35:00)
by shawkner
I just tested for the first time, 48 hours in on my CKD cut. Came up as small-moderate. Good? Bad? Should I expect it to increase? Also, what exactly can I eat my extra virgin olive oil with. I tried chugging it, learned the hard way.
Started 2 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-10-27 23:10:00)
by LMG23
I wanted to know what time during the day is it best to test for ketosis ? I was thinking it might possibly be in the morning before breakfast or having anything to drink. Thanks
Started 4 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-11 06:43:00)
by redheadlaw7
One of the most frequently asked questions is regarding ketostix. Many people ask if they are still in ketosis if the stick is only showing trace amounts of ketones. My response to this question would be that you are either in ketosis or you are not. If you are only showing trace amounts that could be a sign that you are either properly hydrated or that you are using the excess ketones as fuel. ...
Started 3 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-12 08:50:00)
by queloque
Question: What are Ketostix? Answer: Probably the most common tools used by ketogenic dieters are Ketostix (tm) or Diastix(tm), which measure the urinary concentrations of either ketones or ketones and glucoserespectively. Typically, they are used by Type I diabetics for whom the presence of high urinary ketones/glucose can indicate the start of a diabetic emergency. Question: What ...
Started 6 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-09 06:01:00)
by kudostojen
If you're eating under 30g of carbs a day, you'll be in ketosis. How long it takes you to get there will depend on your training program or how well your body has adjusted to this diet.
Started 5 days, 17 hours ago (2009-11-10 11:39:00)
by mars88
Quote: Originally Posted by Like It Or Not I did the Adkins Diet for a few months, NEVER showed up on the sticks, was eating less than 10g/day in carbs. I thought I was doing something wrong until now. I thought everybody went into it but me. Feel better now. yeah dont think about the ketostix i too hate ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-07 13:00:00)
by gregorious
Hmm just did 2 ketostix tests and neither changed color at all. 4 days and the only carbs are coming from celery, lettuce, and metamucil (0 net carbs here), yet no keto. I guess I gotta go Eskimo on this thing to get into the zzzzzzzone! Also bought flax meal, low sodium canned salmon, natural cocoa powder, parmesan cheese, chicken drumsticks, fillet of sole, ground beef, natural ...
Started 3 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-12 15:58:00)
by kudostojen
Quote: Originally Posted by anabolicangel Here's my $.02; I apologize for my bitchiness/cynicism in advance. -(some) People come to try out keto because they think it's some magical diet that will melt away the pounds with maximum enjoyment and minimum effort. Once they find out that you still need to exercise self-control and ...
Started 4 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-12 01:05:00)
by MichelleAkers
Quote: Originally Posted by tenngirl Yes, Frank Hagan , I do eat very low carb...and I do not take any niacin. What is the best way to tell if I am in ketosis? I'm not Frank, but I can answer that one -- urine test strips, available at any pharmacy. One common brand is Ketostix. Cost will vary from
Started 5 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-10 16:28:00)
by poodlebone
Many doctors immediately diagnose Type 2 if you are an adult and/or overweight. Your symptoms sound much more like Type 1. SOme doctors don't seem to grasp the idea that Type 1 can happen at any age, not just childhood/young adulthood. Even overweight people can get Type 1. I would ask to see an endo ASAP. Have them run GAD antibody tests and a c-peptide. Those tests will pretty much ...
Having a trace of ketones in itself may not mean much. If you are sick and have not eaten, your body will naturally burn fat for energy and that will generate some ketones. This may well show up on the ketostix as trace or marginal readings. Keep an eye on things. Being sick, you will need more insulin as your body forcefully raises your blood sugar as response to being sick. As Dave notes, being...
Started 2 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-13 09:40:00)
by walk_down_another_street
Hi All Long time forum browser, literally 1st time poster! Can any one offer advice? 2nd time on LL, only doing it for a bit to drop the weight i've put back on since 2007 thru slipping back into some bad old habits (almost 2 stone). I've been on packs now for 13 days, and I have zero energy. Been off sick from work for 3 days running now with the migraine from hell, in fact ...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 17:12:00)
by echobaby
Quote: Originally Posted by toomanycats Several kinds can be found at Amazon.com - even an "organic" one that got 5 stars, but they all look pricey. Also - noticed the heinz does not say sugar-free but "reduced sugar" HI, Toomanycats. Yeah, after I recieved the ketchup, I was surprised when the ...
