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Diabetes and Ketones

Ketones in the blood occurs when the body burns its own fat

The presence of high levels of ketones in the bloodstream is a common complication of diabetes, which if left untreated can lead to ketoacidosis.

Ketones build up when there is insufficient insulin to help fuel the body’s cells.

High levels of ketones are therefore more common in people with type 1 diabetes or people with advanced type 2 diabetes.

If you are suffering from high levels of ketones and seeking medical advice, contact your GP or diabetes healthcare team as soon as possible.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-ketones.html

You need fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in your blood to metabolize completely. If carbs can't get into your cell walls (lack of carbs eaten or lack of insulin) the cells leave an ash called a ketone....