Wellion GALILEO Ketone Teststrips
- detecting elevated ketone levels in good time
- test strips for measuring ketones with the Wellion GALILEO GLU/KET meter
- a reliable ketone value with only a small drop of blood
Detect elevated ketone levels in time
The Wellion GALILEO Ketone test strips are used in conjunction with the Wellion GALILEO GLU/KET meter to measure the concentration of blood ketones in venous blood or fresh capillary blood from the fingertip.
The Wellion GALILEO Ketone test strips are plasma-calibrated to ensure comparability with laboratory results. They are intended for self-testing at home or for use in healthcare settings by qualified healthcare professionals. The test strips are intended exclusively for use with the Wellion GALILEO GLU/KET meter.
Handling
- Remove a Wellion GALILEO Ketone test strip from the foil. Insert the test strip into the meter to turn it on. The display shows the “Ket” symbol, the flashing blood drop symbol, and the test strip symbol.
- Press the lancing device (with a fresh lancet) laterally against your fingertip and press the release button to prick and obtain the blood drop.
- Now hold the tip of the test strip at a slight angle into the blood sample. The test strip sucks the blood like a straw. The meter beeps to let you know when there is enough blood for the test. The display shows the countdown, and after 8 seconds the result is shown on the display.
Useful tips
- Do not use expired test strips. Check the expiration date printed on the test strip foil and package.
- Use test strips immediately after removing them from the foil.
- Do not use wet or damaged test strips.
- Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Store the test strips in a dry, cool environment (not in the bathroom).
- Dispose of the used test strip and the used lancet immediately after measurement.
Packaging unit: 10 pieces, test strips individually foil wrapped
The Wellion GALILEO ketone test strip is intended for self-testing or for use by healthcare professionals. The Wellion GALILEO ketone test strip is not intended for use in newborns or for the diagnosis of ketone-related conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
See manual for warnings and safety information
Why measure ketones?
Glucose/ blood sugar is the main supplier of energy in the body. The body can only use glucose for energy if there is sufficient insulin available at the same time. If this is lacking, the body has to resort to fatty acids as an alternative energy source – this produces ketones, which in high concentrations can lead to life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis. Therefore, when blood sugar levels are high, the ketone level in the blood should also be measured in order to be able to prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis in time.
Measuring ketones on a ketogenic diet
The Wellion GALILEO GLU/KET meter, used with Wellion GALILEO ketone test strips, can also measure your ketone levels whilst following a ketogenic diet. Simply take a measurement using just one drop of blood from your fingertip (as easy as a blood glucose test).
