For those following a ketogenic diet or managing certain health conditions, many people need a way to monitor their ketone levels. Our ketone test strips provide an easy, reliable way to track your ketone levels from the comfort of your home.

Monitor your ketone levels: Stay on track with your health goals

A ketogenic diet shifts your body from burning glucose to burning fat for energy, a metabolic state known as ketosis. This can lead to benefits like weight loss, better appetite control, and improved body composition—key reasons why many athletes and health-conscious individuals follow keto. As the ketogenic diet gains popularity, having a reliable way to check your ketone levels is essential.

Regularly monitoring your ketone levels helps you stay on track with your health goals and make informed adjustments to your diet or lifestyle. Additionally, the results from our keto test strips can alert you when it's time to consult your doctor. Ribbon’s ketone test strips go beyond just measuring ketones—they also assess 10 critical health indicators, providing you with comprehensive insights to discuss with your physician.

How to test for ketones with Ribbon

Using our ketone strips is straightforward, with results available within minutes. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to start monitoring your ketone levels at home:

  1. Dip your strip: Produce a urine sample in one of the provided cups, then dip your ketone test strip into the sample. Submerge it with the yellow end in first, and up to the blue line.
  2. Set your strip on the card: Put your dipped keto strip on the color card in the center of the black block
  3. Take a picture: Open the free Ribbon app and take a photo of your color card. You should receive your results within seconds.
  4. Review your results: You’ll receive an analysis of 10 key health indicators, including ketones, protein, glucose, and more. Each indicator is labeled as “normal” or “abnormal.” If you get an “abnormal” result, the app’s “Talk to doctor” button lets you discuss your results with a medical professional immediately.

Why choose Ribbon for ketone testing?

While there are other at-home urine test kits on the market, we’ve gained the trust of over 35,000 clients for good reasons. Below are the benefits of using Ribbon ketosis test strips.

  • High accuracy you can trust: Precision matters when it comes to your health. We use an advanced algorithm and proprietary computer technology to analyze your urine sample, ensuring there’s no room for human error.
  • Effortless testing for anyone: The hassle of visiting a doctor’s office can deter some individuals from staying on top of essential tests, including urine tests. Our keto strips eliminate these obstacles, allowing you to monitor your ketones at home.
  • Instant results, no waiting: At a doctor’s office, your urine sample is sent to a lab, often resulting in a week-long wait for results, which can be hard to understand. Our kit delivers results in seconds, with actionable insights in plain language.
  • Comfort, privacy, and convenience: For many, taking a urine test in a clinic or doctor’s office can feel intrusive. Our at-home kit offers complete privacy and discretion, so you can use your results to guide conversations with your physician.
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What’s in a Ribbon kit?

At Ribbon, we offer two bundles: a 2-pack and a 24-pack. We also offer subscriptions, so you don’t need to remember to re-order kits every month. Each kit will contain the following items: 

  • Ketone urine test strips
  • Color cards
  • Absorbent pads
  • Urine sample cups
  • Free Ribbon app access
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  • Expert-Led Innovation

    Our advanced computer vision technology was developed by a team of medical experts, so you can feel confident that your results are precise. Plus, we use hospital-grade test strips for the most accurate detection.

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“I had abnormal glucose levels in my urine. My doctor did some testing and discovered I had diabetes. ”

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FAQs

What are ketones, and why should I test them?

Ketones are a chemical your liver produces when it breaks down fat to produce energy. When ketones are present in your urine, this demonstrates that your body is relying on its backup fuel source (fat) instead of glucose, and you are in a state of ketosis. Strips that let you monitor ketone levels can help you achieve certain health goals and manage some conditions, like diabetes.

What do my ketone test results mean?

Depending on your health goals, you may or may not want to find ketones in your urine. Low levels of ketones can indicate a state of ketosis, and remaining in ketosis is the goal for individuals on a ketogenic diet. However, for diabetics, high levels of ketones can be an indicator of ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

How quickly will I see results from the Ribbon app?

After taking a photo of your test strip on the color block, our free app will produce results within seconds. You can click through each one for a more in-depth analysis and access actionable insights you can discuss with your doctor.

How do Ribbon’s test strips compare to blood ketone meters?

Though blood ketone tests are generally considered more accurate than urine tests, our ketones test strips are still a valuable tool in your health management journey. They allow you to test from the comfort of your home, which can encourage some individuals to take a more active approach to managing their health. Our at-home urine tests can also be preferable for those uncomfortable with blood tests.

What should I do if my ketone test result is high?

Ketone levels detected in urine samples are measured in milliliters per deciliter (mg/dL). There are three levels of ketones:

  • Small: less than 20 mg/dL
  • Moderate: Between 30 and 40  mg/dL
  • Large: over 80 mg/dL

If your levels are large, this could indicate a serious medical condition, and you should contact your healthcare provider immediately. However, any sudden and drastic change in ketone levels should prompt a phone call to your doctor, which is why having keto urine stripsat home can be vital to managing your health.

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