Keto Mojo: A Step-By-Step Guide To Using It

The Keto-Mojo meter is a dual test kit for glucose and ketones that helps you gain insight into your diet and determine which foods may be negatively impacting your results. It comes with a free smartphone app that allows you to instantly sync your readings and track your ketones and glucose on other health apps. The new GK+ meter is more sensitive and accurate than older models, with eight sensor connectors for measuring blood. To get started, you must first set the date and time on the meter, then insert a fresh, unused ketone or glucose strip and prick your finger with the lancing device to obtain a blood sample.

How to insert a test strip

To insert a test strip into the Keto-Mojo meter, follow these steps:

Firstly, make sure you have a fresh, unused Keto-Mojo glucose or ketone strip. It is important that the strip is fresh and unused to ensure accurate results. Check that the strip is the correct way up, with the blue or brown colour facing you.

Next, insert the strip into the top of the meter. Push the strip all the way down into the port, ensuring that the electrode end is inserted correctly. The blood channel, or 'little runway', should be facing up.

Once the strip is inserted, the meter will automatically turn on and display a flashing droplet icon. This signifies that the strip is now ready to accept your blood sample.

Do not touch the top of the strip where the blood will be absorbed, as this may contaminate the sample and affect the accuracy of your reading.

Now that the strip is in place, you can proceed with pricking your finger and applying the blood sample to the strip.

How to prick your finger

To prick your finger for a blood test, it's important to follow the correct steps to ensure the procedure is accurate, efficient, and safe. Here is a detailed guide on how to prick your finger:

• Preparation: Start by putting on personal protective equipment, including a long-sleeved shirt or a lab coat, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and medical examination gloves. Cover the work surface with paper towels to prevent contamination. If you are testing yourself, choose your preferred hand and finger for the prick; the ring finger or middle finger are common choices. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, as skipping this step could contaminate the test. Dry your hands completely. You can also use an alcohol swab to sterilise the part of your finger that you will prick.
• Warming the hand: To increase blood flow to the finger, ask the patient to sit on their hands or gently squeeze the finger you plan to prick for about 12 seconds. You can also try rubbing the finger until it feels warm, shaking your hand vigorously, or holding it below hip height to encourage blood flow.
• Applying pressure: Place your thumb on the portion of the finger next to the palm and apply pressure down the finger until you see a dull red tint. Avoid applying pressure directly to the prick site.
• Using the lancet: Open a sterile lancet and position it correctly on the patient's finger. Place the lancet between the side of the finger and the centre of the fingertip. Press down on the finger with the lancet until the needle penetrates the skin. You will hear a sound when the needle goes through. Hold it in place for a second to ensure a proper prick.
• Collecting the blood: Wipe away the first drop of blood with a clean gauze pad or tissue, as it may contain more interstitial fluid (the substance just below the skin) than capillary blood and could affect the accuracy of the test. Avoid "milking" or tugging on the finger, as this can skew the results. If blood flow slows, release pressure briefly to allow blood to rush into the finger. Gently apply pressure as needed to help form a blood droplet, but do not excessively squeeze the finger.
• Testing: Follow the specific instructions for your blood testing kit. For glucose testing, insert a test strip into the monitor, then touch the strip to the blood droplet. The monitor will display your blood glucose numbers after a few seconds.

Remember to dispose of all sharp objects, such as lancets, in a sharps container to prevent injuries and the spread of blood-borne pathogens. Finish by cleaning the patient's finger with a sterile gauze pad and applying a bandage.

How to use the lancing device

The Keto-Mojo lancing device is used to obtain a blood sample for glucose and ketone testing. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the lancing device:

Prepare the Lancing Device:

• Remove the top cap of the lancing device by twisting it to the right.
• Insert a new, sterile lancet into the lancing device. Push it in firmly and then twist off the plastic cap.
• Place the device cover back on by twisting it on.
• Adjust the depth selector to your preferred setting. The depth selector usually has multiple settings, ranging from shallow to deep punctures, to accommodate different skin types.

Prepare Your Hands:

• Wash your hands with warm water and dry them thoroughly. Alternatively, you can use an alcohol swab to sterilize the part of your finger that you will prick.
• Rub or massage the area to be pricked to encourage better blood flow. Warm hands result in better blood flow.
• Shake your hands vigorously.
• Grip the finger you are going to test with your index finger and thumb of your other hand and squeeze for about 12 seconds. This increases hypostatic pressure and improves blood flow.

Puncture Your Finger:

• Pull back the spring loader or grey knob at the end of the device until you hear a click or see an orange colour in the button.
• Hold the lancing device firmly against the side of your finger.
• Press the button on the side of the device to initiate a quick and relatively painless puncture.
• Remove the lancing device from your finger.

Obtain the Blood Sample:

• Gently squeeze or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood appears. If the blood smears or runs, do not use that sample. Dry the area and try again.
• With a blood droplet formed, you are now ready to apply the blood sample to the test strip.

Dispose of the Lancet:

• Twist off the top of the lancing device.
• Use the ejector on the side of the device to remove the used lancet.
• Place the lancet into a sharps container or another puncture-proof container for proper disposal.

How to get a blood droplet

To get a blood droplet, you must first insert a fresh, unused Keto-Mojo ketone or glucose strip into your Keto-Mojo meter. Make sure the strip is pushed all the way down into the port. The meter will automatically turn on when a strip is placed inside.

Once the strip is in, wait for the meter to display a flashing droplet icon on the right-hand side of the meter screen. The strip is now ready to accept your blood sample.

Now, prick your finger with the lancing device. It is recommended to test on the side of your finger, where the skin is softer and the prick is less painful. Wipe away the first blood droplet with a clean paper towel or tissue to ensure a more accurate result. Apply gentle pressure to help form a blood droplet. Avoid excessively squeezing your finger, as this can increase interstitial fluid and affect the accuracy of your results. If you are having difficulty forming a blood droplet, you can use gravity to help by lowering your hand below hip height and gently squeezing your finger, starting from the part closest to your palm and working your way down your finger until a blood droplet forms.

How to sync your meter with the Keto-Mojo app

To sync your Keto-Mojo meter with the Keto-Mojo app, you must first ensure that you have taken at least one glucose or ketone test with your meter. This is a prerequisite for syncing your meter to your phone.

Next, make sure that your smartphone's Bluetooth is turned on. You can do this by checking your smartphone settings.

Then, download the MyMojoHealth App on your smartphone and create an account in the app settings. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. For Android users, ensure that Location services and storage permissions are turned on within the in-app settings.

Turn on your meter by pressing the home button on the front of the device. You will hear a beep, and the Bluetooth icon will start flashing.

Now, take a test with the meter before syncing it for the first time.

Finally, open the settings in either the Keto-Mojo Classic App or the MyMojoHealth App. Click on "Sync", and the app will search for, connect to, and download the readings from your device. Ensure that your device or meter is near your phone during this process.

Your meter is now synced with the Keto-Mojo app, and you can begin monitoring your ketone and glucose levels!

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