The LifeSmart blood glucose and ketone monitor is a dual-function meter sold in Australia as the 2TwoPlus, LS-946, and LS-946N. It tests glucose, ketones, and hematocrit with separate strips. Retail prices run from $18.89 to $79.95 (AUD). Buyers pick it to track both numbers cheaply.
The meter reads glucose in 5 seconds and ketones in 10 seconds from a 1.0 microlitre sample. Reviews average 4.2 to 4.3 stars on Amazon Australia and eBay. Praise centers on easy setup and a compact body. Complaints cover missing strips, pricey ketone strips, and one report of high glucose readings.
Independent accuracy data is missing, so the verdict depends on how the meter is used. The sections below cover specs, real user reviews, safety, costs, and rivals like Keto-Mojo. The final verdict comes with clear buying advice for different testers.
What Is the LifeSmart Blood Glucose & Ketone Monitor?
The LifeSmart 2TwoPlus is a dual-function meter that tests blood glucose, blood ketones, and hematocrit from one fingertip drop. LifeSmart sells it as the LS-946 with Bluetooth and the LS-946N without. Both models keep 1,000 readings in memory. Australian pharmacies and online shops stock the family under several names. Names vary, but the specs match.
Retailers use many names for it, such as 2TwoPlus, TwoPlus, and Blood Glucose Plus Beta-Ketone Monitoring System. The listings describe the same LS-946 family. To be clear, always check the model code before ordering strips.
What Does the LifeSmart 2TwoPlus Measure?
The meter reads three values: blood glucose, ketones, and hematocrit. Hematocrit is the share of red blood cells in a sample. Glucose and hematocrit come from one strip. Ketones need a separate strip. Both strips draw just 1.0 microlitre of blood, which is a very small fingertip drop. The meter shows each value separately on its small screen after the test.
Hematocrit matters because red blood cell volume can skew glucose results. LifeSmart lists a 0% to 70% range, so the meter covers infants through older adults. In fact, the ketone strips support 10% to 70%.
Measurement Ranges:
| Test | Range | Result Time |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 10-700 mg/dL (0.56-38.89 mmol/L) | 5 seconds |
| Ketones | 0.1-8.0 mmol/L (1.04-83.2 mg/dL) | 10 seconds |
| Hematocrit | 0%-70% | 5 seconds |
How Does the LifeSmart Monitor Work?
The meter uses enzyme test strips that react with a tiny blood drop. Glucose strips use GDH-FAD enzyme chemistry. Ketone strips use HBD chemistry. The meter then converts each reaction into a number on screen. In plain English: the strip does the chemistry and the meter shows the result. Glucose takes 5 seconds and ketones take 10 seconds to finish.
How small is the sample? Just 1.0 microlitre, which a standard fingertip prick delivers without a deep stick.
How Do You Use the LifeSmart Monitor?
Testing takes six steps, and inserting the strip switches the meter on. The manufacturer directions are simple and short. Here’s the thing: the first drop of blood gets wiped away before the real test begins. The second drop goes onto the strip at a tilted angle. Use only strips made for this meter model, and keep the vial closed. Never smear the drop.
Apply the second drop at a tilted angle to the strip’s absorbent hole. Keep the finger in place until the meter beeps. Smearing the sample ruins the reading.
Testing Steps:
- Insert a test strip to turn on the meter.
- Prick the chosen site with a pre-set lancing device.
- Wipe off the first drop of blood with a clean cotton swab.
- Squeeze gently to form a second drop without smearing it.
- Touch the drop to the strip’s absorbent hole at a tilted angle.
- Hold the finger in place until the meter beeps, then read the result.
What Features and Specs Does It Have?
The 2TwoPlus packs a 1,000-reading memory, rolling averages, four daily alarms, and a ketone warning into a palm-sized body. The body measures 97 by 62.2 by 28.9 millimetres (3.8 by 2.4 by 1.1 inches). It weighs 67.5 grams (2.4 ounces) without batteries. A USB port handles data transfer. The unit runs on two AAA batteries and fits easily in a pocket or bag.
Is the meter big? Not at all. Worth knowing: some listings ship the meter without batteries or strips, so check the box contents first.
Key Specs:
- Memory of 1,000 readings with date, time, and meal markers
- Glucose averages for 7, 14, 21, 28, 60, and 90 days
- Four daily alarms
- Sample size of 1.0 microlitre
- Operating range of 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Does the LifeSmart Monitor Connect to a Phone?
Yes. The LS-946 connects wirelessly to iOS and Android phones through the free LifeSmart app. The LS-946N has no Bluetooth. Diabetes Essentials says an optional Bluetooth dongle adds phone syncing to the 2TwoPlus. The app shares readings with a doctor, dietitian, or family member. The USB port gives a wired route for moving stored readings to a computer.
Which version fits? The LS-946 suits anyone who wants app sharing. The cheaper LS-946N does the same testing otherwise.
What Are the Benefits of the LifeSmart Monitor?
The monitor replaces two separate devices by testing glucose and ketones on one meter. Low-carb dieters get both numbers from one kit. People with diabetes get a ketone warning as well. Hematocrit adds a third reading. Short answer: fewer gadgets in the bag and one tidy kit overall. Retail kits often add a lancing device and a carry case for home testing.
The hematocrit reading adds context, since red blood cell levels can shift glucose results. What’s more, the 1.0 microlitre sample keeps fingertip pricks small. Some kits add a carry case.
Main Benefits:
- Glucose, ketone, and hematocrit readings on one meter
- Ketone warning alert
- Small 1.0 microlitre blood sample
- 1,000-reading memory with averages
- Carry case included in some kits
How Accurate Is the LifeSmart Monitor for Glucose?
The manufacturer rates glucose accuracy at plus or minus 15 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L) up to 100 mg/dL. Above 100 mg/dL the margin is plus or minus 15%. No independent lab test turned up in the research. User results are mixed, so the evidence stays thin for now. The meter ships without control solution, so home accuracy checks are limited. Caution is wise.
One eBay reviewer compared the meter against an Abbott Optium Neo. That buyer saw higher readings, with a jump of 1.5 mmol/L (27 mg/dL) within minutes. Can one review settle the question? No. Other buyers call the meter accurate.
The meter also ships without control solution, so home checks are hard. Control solution is specific to each strip brand, according to Amazon’s Q&A. Buyers who want to verify results need the matching solution.
How Reliable Are the LifeSmart Ketone Readings?
The ketone strips read beta-hydroxybutyrate from 0.1 to 8.0 mmol/L (1.04 to 83.2 mg/dL). Results appear in 10 seconds. The range runs from trace levels to very high readings overall. Hematocrit between 10% and 70% is supported. The sample size stays at 1.0 microlitre, same as the glucose strip. Single foil packs keep each ketone strip sealed until use.
Diet Doctor tested four other ketone meters against lab results. All four identified ketosis states correctly. No comparable test exists for LifeSmart. Treat its readings as a guide, not a lab result.
Is strip cost a problem? For daily testers, yes. Ketone strips cost $29.95 (AUD) for 25 on Amazon Australia, or about $1.20 each. One reviewer called the price ‘awfully eye-watering.’
What Do LifeSmart Monitor Reviews Say?
Buyers rate the meter 4.2 out of 5 on Amazon Australia and 4.3 out of 5 on eBay. Amazon counts 40 ratings. eBay counts 32 ratings and 27 written reviews. Eighty-six percent of eBay reviewers would recommend it. Ease of use earns the most praise across both platforms. Amazon reviewers describe the system as functional, and eBay buyers call it good value.
Do buyers like it? Mostly, yes. Amazon’s review summary says customers find the system functional and easy to use. Of nine functionality mentions, eight were positive. Of eight ease-of-use mentions, seven were positive.
Review Scores:
| Platform | Rating | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Australia | 4.2 out of 5 | 40 ratings |
| eBay Australia | 4.3 out of 5 | 32 ratings, 27 reviews |
| Blooms the Chemist | No score shown | 2 reviews |
What Do Users Like?
Positive reviewers praise the compact size, easy setup, quick readings, and the included carry case. One buyer called testing ‘quick and painless.’ Another liked that the meter stores readings, so nothing needs remembering. A third called it accurate and simple to use. Amazon buyers also say it is easy to read blood sugar results. Good value comes up often.
Buyers also praised fast delivery. Strip pricing drew the only repeated caveat. Bottom line: fans like the simplicity and accept the strip cost.
What Do Users Complain About?
The most serious complaint is inaccurate high glucose readings from one eBay buyer in 2021. That buyer compared the meter against an Abbott Optium Neo. The same reviewer called the hematocrit values erratic. The bad news? One person’s test is not proof, but it is a warning. Most other reviewers described accurate, easy results, so opinions clearly split.
Practical complaints are more common. Some units arrive without strips, batteries, or instructions. One Amazon buyer said the meter ‘just sits there’ until the right strips arrive. Another worried the maker may stop producing strips.
Ketone strips draw the price complaints. The glucose strips come in a vial, not single foil packs, and one reviewer flagged humidity exposure. The ketone strips do ship in single foil packs.
How Does the LifeSmart Monitor Compare With Keto-Mojo and Precision Xtra?
LifeSmart costs less up front than Keto-Mojo or Precision Xtra. The prices come from different markets, so treat the gap as a rough guide. Diet Doctor priced Keto-Mojo at $59.99 (USD) and Precision Xtra at $74.99 (USD). LifeSmart kits run $18.89 to $39.95 (AUD) in Australian stores. Strip prices differ too, so testing frequency drives the total cost.
Diet Doctor ranked Keto-Mojo best overall in its test of four ketone meters. Precision Xtra was slightly more accurate. Keto-Mojo won on price and strip cost. LifeSmart wasn’t in that test.
Meter Comparison:
| Meter | Kit Price | Ketone Strip | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeSmart 2TwoPlus | $18.89-$39.95 (AUD) | About $1.20 (AUD) | 1,000 readings |
| Keto-Mojo | $59.99 (USD) | $0.99 (USD) | 1,000 readings |
| Precision Xtra | $74.99 (USD) | $1.85 (USD) | 450 readings |
Which Meter Costs Less Per Strip?
Keto-Mojo has the cheapest ketone strips in Diet Doctor’s comparison at $0.99 (USD) each. Precision Xtra strips cost $1.85 (USD). LifeSmart ketone strips work out near $1.20 (AUD) at the Amazon Australia pack price. Currencies differ, so the comparison stays rough. Diet Doctor found Keto-Mojo cheaper overall after about 70 strips, mostly through strip cost.
Does the 70-strip math apply to LifeSmart? Only roughly, because Australian and US prices can’t be compared directly.
Is the LifeSmart Monitor Safe and Legit?
Yes. The LifeSmart monitor is a real pharmacy product, and the official Diabetes Australia store lists it. Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Blooms the Chemist, Healthylife, and Amazon Australia also carry it. The maker runs its own product site at mylifesmart.net.au. Each listing shows a model code and specifications, as a normal retail product usually does.
Accuracy claims need caution. One reviewer quoted LifeSmart’s claim that the meter exceeds the ‘ISO 15197:2013’ standard, then said personal testing didn’t match. Is the claim verified? Not independently. Confirm unusual readings with a second test or a clinician.
Who Should Avoid the LifeSmart Monitor?
Buyers who need verified accuracy are better served by meters with published independent testing. Diet Doctor compared four such ketone meters against lab results. LifeSmart has no comparable public data. Treatment decisions need numbers that can be checked against a lab. LifeSmart’s own accuracy claims remain unverified by outside testers in the research.
Anyone who dislikes buying strips separately will also struggle. Strips, batteries, and sometimes a lancing device sell apart from the meter. Buyers who need phone syncing must pick the LS-946, not the LS-946N.
Is stock reliable? Not always. Diabetes Essentials and Able Health both list the meter as out of stock. One Amazon buyer said the model had been discontinued.
How Much Does the LifeSmart Monitor Cost?
The meter costs $18.89 to $79.95 (AUD), depending on the retailer and the Bluetooth option. Blooms the Chemist sells the non-Bluetooth meter for $18.89. The maker’s site lists the wireless LS-946 at $79.95. Strips cost extra at every retailer in the research. Budget for them upfront. Retailer prices differ because some kits add a case and a lancing device.
Why do prices swing so much? Retailers bundle different extras. Able Health lists the Bluetooth model at $69.00 (AUD), currently out of stock. Diabetes Essentials lists $39.16 (AUD), also out of stock.
Retailer Prices:
| Retailer | Model | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Blooms the Chemist | LS-946N | $18.89 |
| Healthylife | TwoPlus | $27.99 |
| Diabetes Shop | 2TwoPlus | $34.95 |
| Keto Australia | Kit with case | $39.95 |
| mylifesmart.net.au | LS-946 wireless | $79.95 |
Is the LifeSmart Monitor Worth the Price?
Yes, with caveats. The monitor offers two tests on one device at a low entry price. Strip costs decide the real long-term value. Light testers come out ahead. Daily ketone testers pay more over time. Glucose strips run far cheaper than ketone strips, so the testing mix matters. Lancets cost $15.00 (AUD) for 100, and a lancing device costs $12.95 (AUD).
Strip prices add up. Glucose strips cost about $27 (AUD) for 100 from third-party sellers and $24.95 (AUD) at Able Health. Think of it this way: the meter is cheap, the strips are the subscription.
A person testing ketones once daily spends roughly $437 (AUD) a year on ketone strips at $1.20 each. And here is the best part: glucose testing alone stays cheap, so mixed testers can limit ketone checks.
Where Can You Buy the LifeSmart Monitor?
Buyers can order the meter from Australian pharmacies, diabetes shops, Amazon Australia, eBay, and the maker’s own site. Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Blooms the Chemist, and Healthylife all list it. Stock changes often, so check availability first. Some retailers already show the meter as out of stock. Always confirm the exact model code before ordering.
Check that the strips match the meter model before checkout. Many kits ship without any strips. For example, Keto Australia’s bundle includes batteries, a lancing device, and a carry case, but strips cost extra.
Who Should Buy the LifeSmart Monitor?
Budget-conscious keto dieters and casual glucose testers get the most from this meter. The meter combines both tests at a low entry cost. Shoppers who want independent accuracy data fit Keto-Mojo or Precision Xtra better. Heavy ketone testers face the highest ongoing strip bill. Anyone who needs medical-grade confirmation needs to pair it with lab tests.
The final verdict: the LifeSmart 2TwoPlus is a decent, easy-to-use dual meter with a thin accuracy record. Check it against a lab test or a second meter before relying on it for treatment decisions.