Ketone test strip question

[SoDonia]

So I bought some Ketone test strips today, and I'm on day 6 of induction and I only have trace amounts of Ketones...does this indicate that I'm doing something wrong? I wouldn't think it mattered what time of day you take the test, I took it in the afternoon. I drank a lot of water today, not sure if that makes a difference. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!!

[jende]

I am new to this but I think as long as you're not negative you're okay. Not sure though.

[ariannasmom]

I dont think that it is a bad thing, many people only show a trace the entire time on a diet such as this, as long as your showing it is a good sign, also if you are drinking alot of water it could easily dilute your urine where it wouldnt show as strong of a reading.

[rosetoes]

where do you get ketone strips?
Thanks,

Rose

[moon2141]

ROSETOES,
I got my ketone strips at any pharmacy in the "diabetic" section where they sell the machines that test your bloodsugars.(I forgot the name)

[SoDonia]

Originally Posted by rosetoes

where do you get ketone strips?
Thanks,

Rose

Rose, I got mine at Wal-Mart, they kept them behind the pharmacy counter, so I just had to ask for them. Any pharmacy should have them though because diabetics need them too. They were only like 7 dollars for over 100 test strips.

[jmphillips]

Pee on it...if it changes color at all...you're good to go...

Lot's of things can affect the shades of color you see...time of day, did you just exercise...did you just eat a bunch of fat...been drinking tons of water (a good thing), etc...I have heard that the best thing is to wait a few hours after breakfast to check it...but as long as every time you do check it you're seeing a color change you should be fine...