Ketone strips, what are they and are they worth it?

 it’s a small test strip and looks like this:

 It comes in a small bottle that usually contains 50-100 strips depending on the type you choose. It’s very thin and on one end if it there’s a small square of paper (this is the end you dip in the urine). If there are ketones in your urine the little paper will change color. The darker it is (light pink up to a purple color) the more ketones are in your urine. On the bottle there’s a picture you compare the color of the paper to. Follow the instructions on the bottle when you dip the stick in the urine. Usually you should only dip for 1 second and shake of the excess urine. Again follow the instructions to see for how long you have to wait until you can read the results. It shouldn’t be long, probably 30-60 seconds.Compare the color of the stick to the color on the bottle. Any shade of pink is usually a positive result.  You dom't have to be the darkest shade of pink /purple to be in ketosis. so many rumors on this and a lot of people getting discouraged using these strips. I.m.o DON'T bother using them cause you cant force your body into ketosis it will get there when it gets there, just keep eating low carb and enjoy your life and new health. To me these are just a extra added expense and headache. save the money for new clothes :)  Just my opinion and others i have talked to these are a fad and not worth it .