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* The ketone test strips for Nova Max are cheaper (around $27 for 10 strips), but less accurate and there tend to be a high number of 'bad' test strips. <jfs id=" B006TIEUS0" noreferb="true"/>.
* The ketone test strips for the Precision Xtra are far more expensive (around $58 for 10 strips), but better quality. <jfs id=" B00XIBK8HS" noreferb="true"/>.
* The best option I've found is to order the Precision Xtra strips from Canada for $23 for 10 strips. I've ordered from the Ketone Strips from Universal Drugstore many times and I've been pleased with their service. It takes a couple of weeks for delivery, and shipping is $7. Another option is [https://www.ebay.com] and search for "Abbott Freestyle Optium ketone", which are from Australia and cost nearer $1/strip.
* You have to draw a drop of blood for this testing, and I'd recommend the Owen Mumford Advanced Lancing Device <jfs id=" B002NPCC1A" noreferb="true"/>. It's not much less painful than other lancing devices, but every bit helps. I also use the narrow (33) gauge BD Ultra-Fine Lancets <jfs id=" B0000DD8VM" noreferb="true"/>.
=Measuring Acetoacetate (AcAc)=