Ketones are a type of acid your body produces when it needs to break down body fat for energy. Trace amounts of ketones in your urine aren’t usually a cause for concern, but high levels can indicate a ...

Ketonuria happens when you have high levels of ketones in your urine. It is commonly seen in people with diabetes. It can also happen during pregnancy. Here is what you need to know about ketonuria, ...

Your ketone levels are measured by urinalysis. High ketone levels can be dangerous and may lead to ketoacidosis. Contact your ...

High levels of ketones in urine, or ketonuria, is usually a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The body produces ketones when it burns fat for fuel. DKA is a severe complication of diabetes that can ...

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Anna Nicholas receives funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Ketones are produced by the liver when the body faces a shortage of glucose (sugar). This ...

The ketogenic diet is a strict, low-carb diet that is gaining in popularity due to claimed health benefits, which include dramatic weight loss, lowered blood triglycerides, increased levels of good ...