KetoCoach is an FDA-approved blood ketone meter. A blood ketone meter analyzes a small amount of capillary blood looking for ketones. What are ketones, you say? Ketones are produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel. They are also produced when you lose weight or if there is not enough insulin to help your body use sugar for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. When this occurs, ketones form in the blood and spill into the urine.
Testing for ketones is a primary test for keto dieters and for folks with diabetes. This meter specifically measures beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), the most common ketone the body produces. Since the blood cannot get altered as much as urine can, blood is considered a more accurate, and more consistent measurement of ketosis.
What’s in the box?
- KetoCoach unit
- Carry case
- User guide
- Quick start guide
- 10 lancets
- Lancing device
- Lancet instructions
- 10 test strips
- Test strip instructions
- KetoCoach decal
Hardware specs
- Test range: 0.1 – 8.0 mmol/L
- Blood sample size: >= 0.8 microlitres
- Hematocrit range: 20 – 60%
- Display: Backlit LCD
- Memory: 500 tests with date and time
- Dimensions: 99L x 58w x 16H mm
- Weight: 49g without batteries
- Batteries: 2 x CR2032 3v lithium coin cell
- Battery life: 1000 tests in continuous use or one year
- Auto power-off: 1.5 minutes of inactivity
What I like
- Easy to use (but not as easy as urine test strips)
- Accurate
- Nice carry kit allows you to easily take it with you
- Low start-up cost
What needs to be improved
- Cost of test strips is a bit high but is lower than competing brands
Final thoughts
I am pretty impressed with the KetoCoach. As home-based medical devices go, it is easy to use, and the supplied lancing tool does a good job minimizing the pain usually associated with finger-prick testing. They kept the cost of the required supplies reasonable when compared to competing brands. When compared to urine-based ketone testing, however, the cost is significantly higher.
So, is it worth it? That’s up to you. The initial cost at just under $50 is pretty reasonable. If the ongoing costs work for you, then getting the accuracy of a blood ketone test at a relatively low cost is a pretty good deal. Combine that with a good design and easy interface and KetoCoach may be for you.
The review from: https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/05/12/ketocoach-blood-ketone-meter-review/
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Mathew - November 2, 2019 @ 19:50
Don’t guess if you’re in ketosis by using sticks. Be sure. This kit is simple to use. I use it hand in hand with my diet to gauge the effect of foods on blood ketone levels. I love it and recommend it to anyone who is serious about living the lifestyle.
Don’t guess if you’re in ketosis by using sticks. Be sure. This kit is simple to use. I use it hand in hand with my diet to gauge the effect of foods on blood ketone levels. I love it and recommend it to anyone who is serious about living the lif
Steven - November 3, 2019 @ 20:48
Loved it. Tested it on myself and sure enough I tested 1.2. I had my wife try she is not on the keto diet and it tested negative for her. Love this device. Game changer.
Jaf - November 8, 2019 @ 12:04
So far I really like this ketone meter. It seems to be a lot more accurate than the keto urine strips. The kit includes enough to last for the first 10 days and the additional test strips are cheaper than I have found anywhere else. This provides fast results and helps me keep on track with my keto diet. The main complaint I have has to do with the fact that I get error messages quite frequently. I am not sure if this is related to the monitor or the strips themselves. The Error message is ERR3 which is identified as “not enough of a blood sample” however it is at least the same amount of sample as other times when I have had no problem. I am learning that it seems to have more to do with how I apply the sample to the test strip. The problem is that it will sometimes take me 2-3 strips to get a result. Even with the lower priced strips, this is a waste.
So far I really like this ketone meter. It seems to be a lot more accurate than the keto urine strips. The kit includes enough to last for the first 10 days and the additional test strips are cheaper than I have found anywhere else. This provides fas
Bonnie - November 8, 2019 @ 23:17
I love this monitor is does what it’s supposed to do the only problem I have with my order is the case that was sent with it To put my monitor and strips in will not stay closed. The zipper is defected and will not stay zipped all my strips and monitor falls out of it. I would like the seller to send me a another case to protect my product.
But otherwise I’m satisfied with the monitor and strips. Love the display and how easy it is to take my readings, also it was completely set up and ready to use. Directions to use are very easy to understand
I love this monitor is does what it’s supposed to do the only problem I have with my order is the case that was sent with it To put my monitor and strips in will not stay closed. The zipper is defected and will not stay zipped all my strips and mon
Khris - November 11, 2019 @ 22:53
Worth every penny! It took me about 8 different tries but I finally got it down and this tiny little machine works fantastically! Just make sure you buy more test strips because the 10 that come with this is just enough to learn the machine. I’m so glad I chose this one instead of KetoMojo. Better price, better machine, cheapest test strips.
Worth every penny! It took me about 8 different tries but I finally got it down and this tiny little machine works fantastically! Just make sure you buy more test strips because the 10 that come with this is just enough to learn the machine. I’