Ketosis is a metabolic process that involves the body converting fat to ketones for energy. Ketoacidosis is when the body creates an excessive number of ketones, which can be fatal. Those at risk of ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes. It can occur when the body does not have enough insulin to use sugar as energy. Instead, it breaks down fat and produces ketones. This can ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD You may have higher than normal ketone levels during exercise, fasting, or sleep. High ketone levels can be dangerous, especially if you have diabetes.You can test ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Jay H. Shubrook, DO: Hi. I'm Jay Shubrook, a family physician and diabetologist at Touro University California. We're here at the 79th Scientific Sessions ...

In a recent article published in Metabolites, researchers evaluated the short-term impact of the very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) and Mediterranean diet (MD) on the gut microbiota (GM) of obese ...

In a recent review published in the journal Diabetes Therapy, researchers weighed the evidence regarding ketogenic diets and their efficacy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes ...

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by raised blood glucose levels, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who ingested ketones ...

After feeding mice with high blood sugar a keto diet, which is high in fat and low in carbohydrates, researchers saw the diet lowered their blood sugar and improved their response to exercise.

Low carb eating can help keep your blood sugar levels from rising too high — and benefit your health in many other ways, too. Here’s where to start. Why low carb diets for diabetes? Because they help ...