The Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) is a powerful metabolic biomarker used to measure the relationship between blood glucose and ketone levels. It’s particularly useful for people on a ketogenic diet, those managing chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, or individuals undergoing metabolic therapies for conditions such as epilepsy or cancer.
At its core, the GKI gives you a snapshot of your body’s metabolic state whether you're burning sugar or ketones for energy. A lower GKI score suggests a deeper state of ketosis, which is the goal for many individuals following a keto lifestyle or fasting protocol.
This calculator is especially helpful for:
- Ketogenic dieters who want to validate if they’re in deep or light ketosis.
- Individuals with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes tracking glucose management.
- Patients undergoing metabolic therapies for epilepsy or cancer, where therapeutic ketosis is essential.
- Health-conscious individuals wanting better insight into how their lifestyle or diet affects their metabolic state.
By simply entering your blood glucose and ketone readings from a glucometer or ketone meter, the tool instantly computes your GKI. Instead of manually converting and calculating, NGDrives makes it effortless and fast. You’ll also get feedback on your result ranging from "Not in Ketosis" to "Therapeutic Ketosis" so you can act accordingly.