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What do high ketone levels indicate? does it indicate high or low blood sugar?
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Ketones: Ketones indicate your metabolism has shifted to burning fat. This can happen in response to high blood sugar and lack of insulin. Unchecked ketones and the underlying metabolic derangement can be a serious health risk.
Answered 9/22/2013
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High blood sugar: When diabetes mellitus is uncontrolled very high blood sugars may be associated with high ketones. The abnormalities can be corrected with appropriate treatment.
Answered 8/21/2013
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