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There are several Because of the [[Health Risks of the Ketogenic Diet]], so unlike other diets, health tests and monitoring are important. Note that a ketogenic diet The [[Ketogenic Diet]] should be under medical supervision, which includes this testing and monitoring.{{Skeleton}} 

These tests are critical for the Ketogenic Diet, and several can be performed at home. * '''[[Measuring Ketones| Ketone Testing]]. ''' To know if you are on a ketogenic diet or not, you will need to check your ketone levels.** '''Daily Blood Ketone Testing'''. The levels of Blood [[Ketones]] should be checked each day. ** '''Urine Ketone Levels'''. In addition to checking Blood Ketones, it is fairly cheap and simple to check urine ketone levels. This is not as accurate or reliable as blood testing, but it can be performed more frequently, so you get a sense of how your ketone levels change to through the day.* '''Blood Glucose'''. Blood glucose should be monitored every 6–8 hours during the first few days of the diet<ref name="Kossoff-2011-p240"/>. * '''Blood in the Urine'''. Because of the risk of kidney stones, urine should be checked for trace levels of blood at least weekly. It can be done with [http://www.amazon.com/Multistix-10-100-Test-Strips/dp/B004WNSZGC Multistix] or the cheaper [http://www.amazon.com/Phinex-Parameter-Urinalysis-Reagent-Strips/dp/B0099WTWTA Phinex Multistix equivalent]. These strips check for 10 different things, including trace blood, Ketone levels, hydration status and urine acidity. * '''Blood lipid levels'''. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be checked before starting the diet, and every few months<ref name="Kossoff-2011-2882"/>.* '''Blood selenium levels ''' should be checked every three months, though this may not be frequent enough<ref name="Sirikonda-2012"/>.Selenium deficiency can occur rapidly; one child was diagnosed with selenium deficiency and related heart problems before their scheduled 3 month selenium test<ref name="Sirikonda-2012"/>.

The following tests are recommended for children starting the ketogenic diet for epilepsy<ref name="Kossoff-2011-1889"/>. Details of these tests are outside the scope of this article.* Complete blood count with (CBC). A CBC gives information about the numbers and kinds of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.* Electrolytes, including serum bicarbonate, total protein, calcium, zinc, selenium, magnesium [[Magnesium]] and phosphate.* Serum liver and kidney test (including albumen, AST, ALT, blood urea nitrogen creatinine).

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