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Getting started with your BKT meter

You're here. That's the first step.

You've just unboxed your BKT meter — and taking care of your health takes courage. Let's walk through your first test together, gently and at your pace.

You already have everything you need

It's all in the kit you just opened. Take a breath and lay it out in front of you.

Your BKT meter
Test strips
Lancing device & lancets
Clean hands

Your first test, in 7 gentle steps

Take your time. There's no rush, no wrong pace. If you need to pause between steps, please do.

1

Place a new lancet in the lancing device

Twist off the cap, click a fresh lancet in, and gently twist off the lancet's protective tab. Put the cap back on.

2

Wash your hands

Warm water helps the blood flow more easily. Dry your hands completely before testing — water can dilute the sample.

3

Insert a test strip into the meter

The meter will turn on automatically. No buttons to press.

4

A gentle poke on the side of your fingertip

Press the lancing device against the side of your fingertip — not the pad. It's less sensitive there. Then give your finger a soft squeeze to coax out a small drop of blood.

You'll feel a quick click. Most people are surprised by how little it hurts.
5

Touch the strip to the drop

Pick up the meter and lightly touch the tip of the test strip to your drop of blood. The strip will pull in just what it needs.

6

Breathe. Your result is coming.

The meter counts down a few seconds and shows your reading. That's it — you did it.

7

Download the Best Ketone Test app

Now that you've got your first reading, keep it with you. All your readings are stored on the meter and in the app — a convenient way to see your results, spot trends over time, and share them with your health care provider.

Download on the App Store Get it on Play Store

If your hands shake a little, that's okay.

If the first try doesn't work, that's okay too. Take a break, take a breath, and try again when you're ready.

Every person who has ever tested their blood
started right where you are now.

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