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Ketone levels in your urine are determined by a ketones in urine test. Your body's cells typically use the glucose (sugar) in your blood as energy. When your cells run out of glucose, your body turns to fat for energy. Ketones, an acid produced as a result, can accumulate in your blood and urine.

It's normal to have some ketones in your pee. However, excessive quantities of ketone in your urine could indicate that your body is overly acidic. Ketoacidosis is the name of this condition. Diabetic ketoacidosis, a consequence of diabetes, is the most prevalent kind of ketoacidosis (DKA). A medical emergency known as diabetic ketoacidosis frequently occurs swiftly and may possibly be fatal.

A urine test for ketones can detect excessive ketone levels in diabetics early on, allowing for prompt treatment. If your doctor advises frequent testing, home tests are an option.

Other terms include ketone bodies, urine ketones, and ketone tests.

What does it serve?

People who are more likely to develop high levels of ketones are frequently monitored with a urine test for ketones. If you have a health issue, follow a diet, or engage in workout routines that force your body to burn fat for energy rather than glucose, such as:

• Diabetes. High ketone levels might result in the potentially fatal condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Those with type 1 diabetes are most likely to experience it. However, type 2 diabetics are equally susceptible to DKA.
• diarrhea or vomiting that lasts a long period
• Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AK) can be brought on by alcohol use disorder (AUD).
• problems of eating and famine
• specific stomach disorders
• the "keto diet," which contains few carbohydrates (foods that supply glucose for energy)
• exercise that is excessively intense and prolonged
• Pregnancy

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