{"id":13648,"date":"2023-05-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/?p=13648"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T19:09:54","slug":"how-i-test-my-ketones-at-home-with-a-ketone-meter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/19\/how-i-test-my-ketones-at-home-with-a-ketone-meter\/","title":{"rendered":"How I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Navigate to where you want to go:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d88c10b4e40\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d88c10b4e40\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/19\/how-i-test-my-ketones-at-home-with-a-ketone-meter\/#Necessary_to_test_ketones_at_home_with_a_Ketone_Meter\" >Necessary to test ketones at home with a Ketone Meter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/19\/how-i-test-my-ketones-at-home-with-a-ketone-meter\/#How_I_test_my_ketones_at_home_with_a_Ketone_Meter\" >How I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/19\/how-i-test-my-ketones-at-home-with-a-ketone-meter\/#Useful_links\" >Useful links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In this post, I will explain how I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter. In the past, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.nl\/-\/en\/dp\/B09RZTLH8Y?crid=7DX3MPAVTPMJ&amp;keywords=ketone+strips&amp;qid=1683223487&amp;sprefix=ketones+strips%2Caps%2C106&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tnc08-21&amp;linkId=d7b83c21f11ed68ce99eb375d435320c&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>urine strips<\/strong><\/a>, which are very simple in the use, but they are not always accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New technology involves breath to measure ketones: you can find breath meters, <a href=\"https:\/\/ketofitshop.com\/products\/deversify-br-acetrack-ketone-breathanalyser?_pos=12&amp;_sid=c08b3d8fb&amp;_ss=r&amp;ref=4lecmvdl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">like this one<\/a>, but I never tried this method. Maybe in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most accurate way to test your ketone levels is testing your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the beginning, using a meter was challenging. In particular, I couldn&#8217;t pinch my finger and get a decent amount of blood for the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I finally learned how to do it, I am sharing my tips with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Necessary_to_test_ketones_at_home_with_a_Ketone_Meter\"><\/span>Necessary to test ketones at home with a Ketone Meter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you will need is of course a Ketone Monitor Kit. A Ketone Monitor (or Ketone meter) is a machine that in a few seconds examines the levels of glucose and ketones in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you buy a device, you will have a full starter kit: a lancing device, ketones + glucose tester strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of brands available in the market. I own a device from Keto Mojo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another famous brand is Go-Keto, available also at Holland &amp; Barrett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ketofitshop.com\/collections\/measuring\/products\/keto-mojo-br-2nd-chance-gki-basic-starter-kit-mmol?ref=4lecmvdl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Keto Mojo Meter<\/a> (10% discount with the code TRUSTNOCARB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.nl\/dp\/B08XQY74GN?crid=2IVP1XX9F0KKY&amp;keywords=ketone+meter&amp;qid=1683212944&amp;sprefix=ketones+mete%2Caps%2C487&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tnc08-21&amp;linkId=4b7fe7a4684c9439aeaf592e4879238d&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Go-Keto Meter on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=8108&amp;awinaffid=853144&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollandandbarrett.nl%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fgo-keto-kickstart-set-60062931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go-Keto Meter at Holland &amp; Barrett<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ketofitshop.com\/collections\/measuring\/products\/go-keto-glucose-ketone-meter-kickstart-set-incl-10-ketonen-strips?ref=4lecmvdl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Go Keto Meter <\/a> (10% discount with the code TRUSTNOCARB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol swabs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with a Ketone Monitor kit, you will need also an alcohol swab to sterilize the part of your finger that you will prick. It is always recommended to wash your hands, prior to starting the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_test_my_ketones_at_home_with_a_Ketone_Meter\"><\/span>How I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I start with washing my hands. I open the case of my Ketone Monitor Kit, and I take out the necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The device, 1 lancing device, 1 ketone test strip (1 for the glucose), and an alcohol swab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assemble the lancing device, by adding a lancing in the pen. Select the depth of the lancing. I chose always a medium depth, 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"523\" data-id=\"14008\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7910.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7910.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7910-287x300.jpeg 287w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7910-160x167.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"613\" data-id=\"14007\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7913.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7913.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7913-245x300.jpeg 245w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7913-160x196.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"14006\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7911.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7911.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7911-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7911-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the strip from the shell. Turn on the machine. Insert an unused strip in the device&#8217;s hole, leaving the blood monitor outside (see photo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rub a swap in the part of the finger I will prick. I suggest you to prick the softer part of your finger, to get more blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"14011\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7956.jpeg\" alt=\"How I test my ketones at home\" class=\"wp-image-14011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7956.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7956-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7956-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"14009\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7967.jpeg\" alt=\"How I test my ketones at home\" class=\"wp-image-14009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7967.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7967-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7967-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"14010\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7975.jpeg\" alt=\"How I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter\" class=\"wp-image-14010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7975.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7975-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7975-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prick your finger, and massage to push blood out. Deposit 1 or 2 drops of blood into the ketone strip. A countdown will start and in a few seconds, you will have the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"14012\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8008.jpeg\" alt=\"How I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter\" class=\"wp-image-14012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8008.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8008-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8008-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"515\" data-id=\"14013\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8043.jpeg\" alt=\"How I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter\" class=\"wp-image-14013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8043.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8043-291x300.jpeg 291w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8043-160x165.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do the same with the glucose strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also sync the device with the app<\/strong> and then you can save your results on the phone. <br>Syncing in the app is very useful because a number in the machine won&#8217;t tell you anything about your ketone situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the app, you will also find the explanation of your ketosis and you can keep track of your levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8050.jpeg\" alt=\"How I test my ketones at home\" class=\"wp-image-14014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8050.jpeg 466w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8050-180x300.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8050-160x267.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And this is how I test my ketones at home with a Ketone Meter. The ketone meter is my favorite because is the most accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_links\"><\/span>Useful links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keto-mojo.com\/meter-how-to-test-ketone-glucose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simple tutorial on the Keto Mojo website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keto-mojo.com\/article\/testing-what-should-ketone-levels-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What should your ketone levels be?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keto-mojo.com\/article\/what-should-your-glucose-levels-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What should your glucose levels be?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keto-mojo.com\/glucose-ketone-index-gki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glucose Ketone index<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joslin.org\/patient-care\/diabetes-education\/diabetes-learning-center\/conversion-table-blood-glucose-monitoring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conversion table<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/29\/intermittent-fasting-weight-loss-benefits-and-tips\/\">Intermittent Fasting, weight loss, benefits and tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/31\/my-experience-with-high-protein-keto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My experience with high-protein keto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/02\/grocery-list-for-the-keto-diet\/\">Grocery list for the Keto diet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/01\/prozis-keto-products-what-you-need-to-try\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prozis Keto Products: What You Need to Try<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1382-copy-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16573\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1382-copy-2.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1382-copy-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1382-copy-2-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Hi, I\u2019m Simona! After experiencing the restrictions of keto, I\u2019m now enjoying a balanced diet that brings freedom and happiness to my eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You find me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/justsimonaz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nl.pinterest.com\/trustnocarb\/_created\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>, and sometimes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Trust-No-Carb-104584455040607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I also write a lot of keto recipes on my Italian blog <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.giallozafferano.it\/ketowithsimona\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.giallozafferano.it\/ketowithsimona\/\" target=\"_blank\">keto-with-simona<\/a>.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Check also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/discount-codes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/discount-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discount Codes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201c<em>This post may contain affiliate links. 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