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I am diabetic and have large keytones. could that cause my urine to smell like raw meat?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Ketones: Yes ketones can cause both your breath and urine to have a distinct odor. It is important for you to see your Doctor to get your diabetes under control and improve your hydration and acid base balance.
Answered 9/11/2014
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Go to the ER: Please go to the Emergency Department for evaluation now as large ketones in a diabetic could mean that you have diabetic ketoacidosis which could be life threatening. Depending on the type of diabetes you have,your blood sugar does not have to be excessively high before you get this condition
Answered 9/12/2014
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