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Ketone Test

Test Overview

A ketone test checks for ketones in your blood or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body gets the energy it needs from carbohydrate, Opens dialog in your diet. But stored fat is broken down and ketones are made if your diet does not contain enough carbohydrates to supply the body with sugar (glucose) for energy or if your body can't use blood sugar (glucose) properly.

Ketones can be tested in a laboratory. Or you can test for ketones anywhere you may be by using home blood or urine tests.

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Current as of: April 30, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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