Looking for ketosis strips - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

kobe21 · 02-25-2003, 07:41 PM

Hello,

I am looking to buy some strips that test for ketones. Does anyone have any suggestions on brands? Can you give me a heads up on price?

Thanks

Ruthxxx · 02-26-2003, 08:35 AM

I am in Canada so the prices are different. I'll move this to the Low Carb! Forum so the USA Chicks will see it sooner and give you input. In Canada thet have to be bought at the drugstore but I think WalMart has them in the States.
By the way, welcome to the Board. You will love it here!

Miss.D · 02-26-2003, 09:14 AM

I bought mine at the K-Mart pharmacy--I had to ask for them-they were about ten dollars

good luck!!
mis

GinaMarie · 02-26-2003, 09:37 AM

You can order them online from www.atkinscenter.com or www.netrition.com

RobinW · 02-26-2003, 10:37 AM

I got mine at walgreens, they have them in the diet section, but they are VERY expensive. So.....go to the pharmacy and ask for them there, I paid about $15 for a jar of 50.

Ruthxxx · 02-26-2003, 11:24 AM

Cut the price in half by cutting them into two lengthwise. It works the same.

Fat Sensei · 02-26-2003, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by Ruthxxx
Cut the price in half by cutting them into two lengthwise. It works the same.

Great suggestion, Ruth! I'll try it for monitoring once I'm in ketosis (otherwise, I'll think I screwed 'em up if they keep coming out negative).

I got mine at GNC for $15 (100 strips). They had a "Low Carb Lifestyle" display right in front, with Atkins products & the strips. Forgot to look for the psyillium (sp?) husks, though. If today is any indication, I'll need them soon!