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 ...

VTT has developed a quick, easy-to-use ketosis test for consumers that can detect acetone on exhaled breath. The test will benefit diabetics and dieters in particular, but it can easily be adapted to ...

VTT has developed a quick, easy-to-use ketosis test for consumers that can detect acetone on exhaled breath. The test will benefit diabetics and dieters in particular, but it can easily be adapted to ...

At the beginning of every year, I try to consider what I can do better when it comes to managing my patients with diabetes. This year, I've decided I need to be better at prescribing both glucagon and ...

Monitoring blood sugar and ketone levels can help prevent complications. In some cases, people may experience euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis. This refers to when a person has high ketone levels but ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin to utilize glucose (sugar) for energy. Instead, the liver starts breaking down and ...

Ketone bodies are not just about energy. These metabolites are powerful signaling molecules that have profound effects on the proteome and protein quality control in the brain. Scientists, working in ...