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Why do diabetics produce high levels of ketone bodies?

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Fat catabolism: Lack of Insulin and/or resistant to Insulin makes body unable to use glucose; the body then burns fats, but cannot burn fats completely without using glucose. Ketone bodies are products of incomplele burning of fats.

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Answered 11/5/2019

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What is the condition in which both glucose and ketone bodies are present in urine? Not diabetic

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My urine ketones are 15 mg/dl but my glucose levels are always normal and I dont starve myself I eat all the time somewhat healthy and dont gain wait my ketones are abnormal quite a few times do I have diabetes? Im confused?

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Type 2 Diabetic, High Ketones for over a week, Can this cause strong Heart Palpitations? Also, not on meds for diabetes, ex insulin user.

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I had ketones in 3 urine tests, should I be tested for diabetes? I had high ketones in 3 separate urinalysis tests. 1st test was taken by rheum (no autoimmune anomalies). PCP thinks it might be from taking tests before breakfast? Had a sugary latte?

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My 5 year old had vomiting and runny nose. He also had a fever of 100-102 for two days. The fever broke yesterday. He is much better back 2 school. He is not diabetic but I tested his ketones in his urine and it shows moderate levels. Please advise.

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