Keto Mojo: Tracking Your Ketones, Glucose, And More

The Keto-Mojo meter is a dual test kit for glucose and ketones that helps you gain deeper insights into your diet and the foods that may negatively impact your results. It is a useful tool for people following a keto or low-carb diet for weight loss, diabetes, general health benefits, or therapeutic purposes. The kit includes a meter, lancing device, lancets, and test strips. The meter has Bluetooth functionality, allowing users to sync their readings to their phones and track their ketones and glucose on other health apps.

Using the Keto-Mojo meter to test ketone levels

The Keto-Mojo meter is a valuable tool for those on a ketogenic diet or looking to improve their metabolic health. It is also useful for diabetics. The meter can be used to test both ketone and glucose levels.

Steps to Test Ketone Levels with the Keto-Mojo Meter:

• Insert a fresh, unused Keto-Mojo ketone strip into the meter.
• Wait until the meter displays a flashing droplet icon and matches the code on the vial of strips.
• Prick your fingertip with the lancing device provided. Ensure your hands are washed and dried beforehand, and sterilise the area to be pricked.
• You will need a blood droplet about half the size of a matchstick head.
• Bring the tip of the strip to the droplet and let it draw in the blood.
• Do not touch the top of the strip to avoid contamination.
• Ensure the strip is pushed all the way down and do not remove it until the meter starts counting down.
• The meter will then display your result.

Additional Tips:

• You have 3 minutes to get a reading before the meter shuts off.
• If you are testing both glucose and ketones, you can do so back-to-back.
• Results for ketone readings will appear in 9 seconds, while glucose readings take 5 seconds.
• The Keto-Mojo app can be used to track your ketone and glucose levels over time.

The Keto-Mojo meter provides an easy and accessible way to test ketone levels, especially for those on a ketogenic diet.

Testing glucose levels with the Keto-Mojo meter

Testing your glucose levels with the Keto-Mojo meter is a simple process. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you get accurate results:

Step 1: Prepare Your Hands

Start by washing your hands with warm water and drying them thoroughly. This step ensures that your test results are not contaminated. If you prefer, you can use an alcohol swab to sterilize the part of your finger that you will prick.

Step 2: Prepare the Lancing Device

Get your lancing device ready by twisting off the top and inserting a new lancet. Press down firmly on the expansion gap, remove the plastic lancet cap, and then place the device cover over the lancet. Adjust the depth selector to a setting that suits your skin type. The depth selector has five settings, ranging from the lightest to the deepest pierce, so you can choose the most comfortable option for yourself.

Step 3: Encourage Better Blood Flow

To ensure better blood flow, rub or massage the area of your finger that will be pricked. You can also try shaking your hands vigorously or gripping the finger you will test with your index finger and thumb of your other hand and squeezing for about 12 seconds. This increases hypostatic pressure and makes blood extraction easier.

Step 4: Insert a Keto-Mojo Glucose Strip

Insert a fresh, unused Keto-Mojo glucose strip into your Keto-Mojo meter. Make sure the strip is fully inserted into the port. The meter will automatically turn on when the strip is placed inside. The glucose strip usually takes about five seconds to give a reading, while the ketone strip takes nine seconds.

Step 5: Prepare for Blood Extraction

Avoid touching the top of the strip where the blood will be absorbed, as this can contaminate the sample and lead to inaccurate results. Ensure that the strip is facing up, with the blue or brown side visible. You will see a small runway-like structure on the top of each strip, which is the blood channel. Wait for the meter to display a flashing droplet icon, indicating that it is ready to accept your blood sample.

Step 6: Prick Your Finger

Use the lancing device to prick your finger gently. It is recommended to prick the side of your finger, where the skin is softer, and it is less painful. For individuals with calloused hands, such as men, it is advisable to use the ring or pinky finger. If you test regularly, remember to alternate fingers for comfort.

Step 7: Form a Blood Droplet

Wipe away the first blood droplet with a clean paper towel or tissue to ensure accurate results. You may need to gently squeeze your finger to help form a blood droplet, but avoid excessive squeezing as it can affect the accuracy of your results. If you are having difficulty forming a blood droplet, try lowering your hand below hip height and gently squeezing your finger, starting from the part closest to your palm and working your way down.

Step 8: Apply Blood to the Strip

With the strip still firmly inserted in the meter, bring the tip of the strip into contact with the blood droplet on your finger. The strip will draw the blood into the blood channel via capillary action. Ensure that you do not place blood on the top of the strip, as this will result in an error message. Make sure the blood channel is completely filled before removing the strip.

Step 9: Read Your Results

Once you have applied the blood to the strip, simply wait for the meter to display your glucose level reading. The glucose results typically appear within five seconds. If you are testing both glucose and ketone levels, you can conduct the tests back-to-back by repeating the process with a ketone strip. Remember not to touch the end of the strip that receives the blood to avoid contamination.

Preparing the lancet device for testing

Next, you will need to prepare your lancing device. Twist off the top of the lancing device and insert a new lancet. Press down firmly on the expansion gap, then twist off the plastic lancet cap and place the device cover over the lancet. The lancet device comes with multiple depth selections, ranging from the shallowest to the deepest puncture. Choose the depth that you think is best for you; a shallower puncture may be less painful.

Now you are ready to activate the lancing device. Pull back on the end of the device until you hear a click. You will see an orange colour in the button on the side of the lancet device. Place the device firmly against the side of your finger and press the button to initiate a puncture.

Tips for getting a good blood sample

Testing is a skill and getting a good blood sample may take some trial and error. Here are some tips to help you get a good blood sample when using the Keto-Mojo meter:

Warm your hands

Testing with cold hands can result in more restricted blood flow. Warm your hands by washing them with warm water and soap, shaking them vigorously, sitting on them briefly, or rubbing them together. This will increase your vascularity and improve blood flow.

Test on the side of your finger

Prick the side of your finger, where the skin is softer, and you'll get better blood flow than pricking the middle. It's also less sensitive on the sides. For men or people with calloused hands, use your ring or pinky finger.

Adjust the depth of the lancet device

The lancet device can be adjusted to accommodate a lighter prick for soft, sensitive skin or a deeper prick for thick or calloused skin. Choose the depth that you think is best for you, and with experience, you'll find the optimal depth for your skin.

Increase hydro-static pressure

Before using the lancet, grip the finger you are going to test with the index finger and thumb of your other hand and squeeze for about 10-12 seconds. This increases hydro-static pressure and will result in a better blood sample size.

Massage your finger

After puncturing your finger, gently massage your finger or softly squeeze your hand, starting at the part closest to your palm and working your way down your finger, to improve blood flow and help form a blood droplet.

Alternative testing sites

Although fingers are the most common place to draw blood, you can also test on your palms, forearms, upper arms, and above the knee. However, consult your healthcare professional before performing alternative site testing (AST) as there are some limitations.

Syncing the GK+ meter with the Keto-Mojo app

To sync your GK+ meter with the Keto-Mojo app, you must first ensure that you have taken at least one glucose or ketone test with your meter. Once you have completed a blood test, you can sync the meter to either the Keto-Mojo Classic App or the MyMojoHealth App, although the latter is recommended as more advanced features will be added to it in the future.

• Ensure Bluetooth is turned on for both your smartphone and meter.
• 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. The meter will beep, and the Bluetooth icon will flash.
• Open the settings in the Keto-Mojo app and click "Sync". The app will then look for the device, connect, and download the readings. Ensure that the device or meter is near the phone during this process.
• You are now ready to use the Keto-Mojo meter and app to monitor your level of ketosis and track your keto journey!

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